With a population of 530 848, Taif is a must-see destination in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taif has to offer.
When flying to Taif, you’ll arrive at Taif (TIF), which is located 27 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Taif from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 05m.
Another option to get to Taif is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 130 km from Taif. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Jeddah.
Average rates range from around £45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.
The most frequently booked car type in Taif is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.