Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mecca travel guide

Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide

You're Going to Love Mecca

With a population of 1.32 million, Mecca is a must-see destination in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.

When to visit Mecca

Mecca in July
Estimated flight+hotel price
£62
2 travellers
Flight to Mecca
3 nights at hotel
Mecca in July
Estimated flight+hotel price
£62
2 travellers
Flight to Mecca
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Mecca

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 46 miles from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 41 miles from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Key Car Rental, SA and Hanco, among others, in Jeddah.

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 46 miles from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 41 miles from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Key Car Rental, SA and Hanco, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,859 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,210 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,262 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (427 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mecca

From 5-star hotels such as the Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel, Makkah to great affordable options like the Makarem Mina Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Makkah Hotel and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from £15 to £276 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Al Haram - In Mecca’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah, Intercontinental Hotels Dar Al Tawhid Makkah By IHG and Makkah Towers.

Ajyad - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel, Le Méridien Makkah and Al Shohada by Palm Rich Makkah. The average nightly price for a double room in Ajyad is £55.

Al Haram - In Mecca’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah, Intercontinental Hotels Dar Al Tawhid Makkah By IHG and Makkah Towers.
Ajyad - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel, Le Méridien Makkah and Al Shohada by Palm Rich Makkah. The average nightly price for a double room in Ajyad is £55.
Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Voco Makkah By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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Makkah Towers
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

Hiring a car in Mecca costs £42 per day, on average, or £208 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mecca costs £42 per day, on average, or £208 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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