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
$246
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in August
Estimated hotel price
$246
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 75 km from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 66 km from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 75 km from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 66 km from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,046 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,497 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,028 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 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 $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Razana Al Rowdah and Saif Al Majd Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from $36 to $627 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 27% 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)
$377+
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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$330+
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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Pullman Zamzam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$321+
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Intercontinental Hotels Jeddah By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.