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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 19h 45m.
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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Jeddah.
Mecca’s bus station is located 7 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Makkah Hotel to great affordable options like the ibis Styles Makkah, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nada Al Majd Hotel and Palestine Hotel Makkah. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from $20 to $546 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 121% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Mecca costs $58 per day, on average, or $232 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.
Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.