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Jeddah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jeddah

With a population of 2,87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.

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When to visit Jeddah

Jeddah in August
Estimated hotel price
$347
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in August
Estimated hotel price
$347
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Jeddah

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 50m.

Airports near Jeddah

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JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,048 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf to great affordable options like the Taj Al Worood Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $381 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from $46 to $832 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

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Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Centro Shaheen Jeddah by Rotana
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$315+
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Hiring a car in Jeddah

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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