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 hotel price
£110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in July
Estimated hotel price
£110
1 night at 3-star 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 London and takes around 9h 10m.

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 Avis, 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 London and takes around 9h 10m.

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 Avis, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,274 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,818 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,527 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,627 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,408 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 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 Violet Al Azizia Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Samama Almaqam Hotel and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of holiday rental options $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from £13 to £406 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Al Haram - In Mecca’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Makkah Hotel, Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah and Intercontinental Hotels Dar Al Tawhid Makkah By IHG.
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)
£200+
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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£175+
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Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£26+
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Voco Makkah By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hilton Hotel & Convention Jabal Omar Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Time Ruba Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£22+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

Hiring a car in Mecca costs £33 per day, on average, or £163 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, 9% 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 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mecca costs £33 per day, on average, or £163 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, 9% 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 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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