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 August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 49
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 9h 15m.

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 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 9h 15m.

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 Budget, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,268 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,643 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,025 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,018 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 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 S$ 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 189 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Samama Almaqam Ajyad Hotel Makkah and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from S$ 15 to S$ 501 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 25% 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)
S$ 279+
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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 233+
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Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 248+
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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
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Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 286+
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Pullman Zamzam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 238+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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