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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.

When to visit Mecca

Mecca in August
Estimated hotel price
$251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in August
Estimated hotel price
$251
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 45m.

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 Sixt and Budget, 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 45m.

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 Sixt and Budget, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,800 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,151 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,539 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,248 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 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 $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 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 $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from $37 to $634 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 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$292+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$295+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$295+
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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Pullman Zamzam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$271+
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Sheraton Jeddah Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$305+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.