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Umrah Taxi Prices 2026 — Complete Fare Guide for All Routes and Vehicles

How much does an Umrah taxi cost?

Umrah taxi fares in Saudi Arabia range from SAR 80/hr (Hourly Private Hire) and SAR 100 (Train station transfer / Masjid Aisha Miqat, Camry) to SAR 1,500 (Jeddah to Taif Return Makkah, VIP GMC / Coaster). All fares are per vehicle — not per person. A family of seven in a Hyundai Staria pays one fixed fare for the whole group. Zero deposit is required; you pay the driver in cash on arrival.

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One of the most common questions pilgrims ask before booking is: how much will the taxi actually cost?

The answer should be simple. With us, it is.

Every fare on this page is fixed — agreed before your booking is confirmed, paid in cash when you arrive at your destination, and unchanged regardless of traffic, time of day, or how many bags you have. No meter. No negotiation. No looking up at a total that is different from what you expected.

The tables below cover every route we operate and every vehicle in our fleet. Prices are shown primarily in Saudi Riyals (SAR). Approximate equivalents in GBP, USD, CAD, and AUD are provided for international pilgrims planning their budgets from home — final payment is always in cash SAR.

One Rule That Changes Everything

Prices are per vehicle, not per person.

This is the detail that makes the biggest difference when comparing private taxi to train or shared transfers. A family of seven travelling from Jeddah Airport to Makkah in a Hyundai Staria pays SAR 300 total — not SAR 300 each. That works out to approximately SAR 43 per person, or roughly £9 / $12 / CA$15 / AU$17.

The Haramain High-Speed Railway charges SAR 120–315 per person for the Makkah–Madinah route alone, and still requires a taxi at each end. For groups, the private vehicle is consistently more cost-effective once the full journey is calculated.

Airport Transfer Prices

Jeddah Airport (JED / KAIA) Transfers

Route Camry / Sonata STAREX / Staria HIACE (11-seat) GMC 2016–19 GMC 2023–24 (VIP) Coaster
Jeddah Airport → Jeddah Hotel SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 300 SAR 400 SAR 500
Jeddah Airport → Makkah Hotel SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 400 SAR 450 SAR 600 SAR 800
Makkah Hotel → Jeddah Airport SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 350 SAR 450 SAR 500 SAR 700
Jeddah Airport → Medina Hotel SAR 500 SAR 550 SAR 600 SAR 750 SAR 1,100 SAR 1,100
Medina Hotel → Jeddah Airport SAR 450 SAR 500 SAR 600 SAR 750 SAR 1,100 SAR 1,100
  • Miqat stop at Masjid al-Taneem (Masjid Aisha) on Jeddah → Makkah route: SAR 100 add-on

Madinah Airport (MED) Transfers

Route Camry / Sonata STAREX / Staria HIACE (11-seat) GMC 2016–19 GMC 2023–24 (VIP) Coaster
Madina Airport → Madina Hotel SAR 150 SAR 200 SAR 300 SAR 300 SAR 300 SAR 500
Madina Hotel → Madina Airport SAR 120 SAR 150 SAR 250 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 450
Makkah Hotel → Madina Airport SAR 450 SAR 500 SAR 600 SAR 750 SAR 1,100 SAR 1,100

Intercity & Taif Transfer Prices

Route Camry / Sonata STAREX / Staria HIACE (11-seat) GMC 2016–19 GMC 2023–24 (VIP) Coaster
Makkah Hotel → Medina Hotel SAR 450 SAR 500 SAR 600 SAR 750 SAR 1,100 SAR 1,100
Medina Hotel → Makkah Hotel (Miqat stop included) SAR 450 SAR 500 SAR 600 SAR 750 SAR 1,100 SAR 1,100
Makkah Hotel → Taif Ziyarat & Return SAR 450 SAR 500 SAR 600 SAR 750 SAR 1,100 SAR 1,100
Jeddah to Taif Ziyarat & Return Makkah SAR 700 SAR 1,000 SAR 1,200 SAR 1,500 SAR 1,500 SAR 1,500
  • Free Miqat stop at Masjid Dhul Hulayfah (Bir Ali) included on all Madinah → Makkah bookings.

Haramain High-Speed Train Station Transfers

Route Camry / Sonata STAREX / Staria HIACE (11-seat) GMC 2016–19 GMC 2023–24 (VIP) Coaster
Makkah Hotel → Makkah Train Station SAR 100 SAR 150 SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 400
Makkah Train Station → Makkah Hotel SAR 100 SAR 150 SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 400
Medina Train Station → Medina Hotel SAR 100 SAR 150 SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 400
Medina Hotel → Medina Train Station SAR 100 SAR 150 SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 400

Ziyarat & Miqat Tour Prices

Tour / Route Camry / Sonata STAREX / Staria HIACE (11-seat) GMC 2016–19 GMC 2023–24 (VIP) Coaster
Makkah Ziyarat SAR 200 SAR 300 SAR 350 SAR 400 SAR 500 SAR 600
Medina Ziyarat SAR 200 SAR 250 SAR 300 SAR 350 SAR 450 SAR 550
Madina Ziyarat & Wadiya Jin SAR 300 SAR 350 SAR 450 SAR 450 SAR 600 SAR 650
Masjid Aysha Meeqat SAR 100 SAR 150 SAR 300 SAR 200 SAR 300 SAR 300
Masjid Jurana Meeqat SAR 150 SAR 150 SAR 400 SAR 250 SAR 350 SAR 400

Hourly Private Hire Rates

For pilgrims who want a dedicated vehicle and driver available on an hourly basis — shopping, hospital visits, flexible touring, or custom itineraries:

Vehicle Class Hourly Rate Minimum Duration
Toyota Camry / Sonata SAR 80/hr 2 hours
Hyundai STAREX / Staria SAR 100/hr 2 hours
Toyota HiAce SAR 150/hr 2 hours
GMC (2016–2019) SAR 200/hr 2 hours
GMC (2023–2024 VIP) SAR 200/hr 2 hours
Toyota Coaster SAR 250/hr 2 hours

International Fare Guide — Approximate Equivalents

For budget planning purposes only. All payments are made in Saudi Riyals (SAR) in cash on arrival. Exchange rates fluctuate — these are approximate conversions at the time of publishing.

Route
Hyundai Staria (7 Pax) Top Pick
Saudi Arabia Flag SAR Saudi Riyal United Kingdom Flag GBP Pound Sterling United States Flag USD US Dollar Canada Flag CAD Canadian Dollar Australia Flag AUD Australian Dollar
Jeddah Airport → Makkah
300 £59 $80 CA$111 AU$111
Makkah → Madinah
500 £99 $133 CA$184 AU$185
Madinah → Makkah
500 £99 $133 CA$184 AU$185
Madinah Airport → Hotel
200 £39 $53 CA$74 AU$74
Makkah Ziyarat Tour
300 £59 $80 CA$111 AU$111
Makkah to Taif (Return)
500 £99 $133 CA$184 AU$185

*Exchange rates based on SAR 1 = approximately £0.20 / $0.27 USD / CA$0.37 / AU$0.37 (September 2026).

What Is — and Is Not — Included in the Fare

Every fare includes:

  • Door-to-door service (hotel lobby to hotel lobby, or airport exit to hotel lobby)
  • Full air conditioning throughout the journey
  • Luggage loading and unloading assistance
  • Up to 60 minutes free waiting time for delayed flights
  • Free Miqat stop at Bir Ali on all Madinah → Makkah bookings
  • Salah stops (driver stops for prayer without being asked)

What is not included in standard fares:

  • The Miqat stop at Masjid al-Taneem on Jeddah Airport → Makkah route (SAR 100 add-on, requested at booking)
  • Extended waiting time beyond 60 minutes for flight delays (discussed transparently, never charged without notice)
  • Tolls or road charges on specific long-distance routes (these are minimal and disclosed at booking)

When Prices Are Higher — Seasonal Surcharges

Umrah taxi fares in Saudi Arabia follow a seasonal pattern tied to pilgrimage demand. The prices on this page represent standard rates. Two periods see higher demand and a corresponding surcharge of 15–25%:

Ramadan season — Ramadan 2026 (1447H) runs approximately 28 February to 28 March. Demand for all routes surges dramatically in the final 10 nights. Vehicles fill 3–4 weeks ahead.

Pre-Hajj and post-Hajj season — the weeks surrounding Hajj 2026 (approximately 24–29 May) see extremely high demand on all routes. Note that Umrah is suspended during the Hajj period itself and resumes from 1 June 2026.

When to book for the best rates: January, February (before Ramadan), July, August, and September are typically the lowest-demand months. Off-peak prices are lower, roads are quieter, and availability is excellent.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pricing

Q1: Are Umrah taxi prices per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. A Toyota Staria carrying seven passengers from Jeddah Airport to Makkah costs SAR 300 total — for the whole vehicle. This is confirmed in writing before your booking is accepted.

Q2: Do you charge extra for late-night arrivals?

No. Our fares apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A 2am landing at Jeddah Airport is the same fare as a 2pm landing. There is no night surcharge, no weekend surcharge, and no public holiday surcharge outside of Ramadan and Hajj season.

Q3: Is there a deposit required when booking?

No. Zero advance payment. You pay the driver directly in cash — Saudi Riyals — when you reach your destination. No card required, no bank transfer before your journey. This is our firm policy.

Q4: What is the cancellation policy?

For standard bookings, cancellations made more than 24 hours before your scheduled transfer carry no charge. For cancellations within 24 hours, please contact us — we will always try to find a fair resolution. Because no deposit is taken, there is no automatic charge to you.

Q5: Why are fares during Ramadan higher?

Ramadan sees the highest Umrah pilgrim volumes of the year — demand for all vehicles increases significantly, particularly in the final ten nights. The seasonal surcharge of 15–25% reflects real market conditions. We recommend booking 4–6 weeks before your Ramadan travel date to secure current rates.

Q6: Do prices vary by vehicle model within a category?

Within the same seating category, prices reflect the vehicle's comfort level, age, and operational cost. The Hyundai Staria and GMC Yukon both seat 7 passengers, but the GMC carries a premium for its larger frame, superior suspension, and VIP positioning. We provide both GMC (2016–2019) and latest-model GMC (2023–2024 VIP) so you can choose based on your preference — standard SUV or VIP luxury.