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
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 50m.
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Jeddah.
Bus
Mecca’s bus station is located 7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Mecca
Where to stay in Mecca
From 5-star hotels such as the Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel, Makkah to great affordable options like the Borj Al Deafah Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 780 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nada Al Majd Hotel and Al Aseel Ajyad Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from RM 58 to RM 1,967 per night. is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca
Most booked hotels in Mecca
Hiring a car in Mecca
Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.