RIYADH ⇄ MAKKAH · ABOUT 870 KM · 8–9 HOURS
Private car and driver between Riyadh and Makkah, in either direction. Fixed fare from 1,000 SAR per vehicle, with a stop at the miqat for ihram and prayer and rest breaks included.
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The journey between Riyadh and Makkah is about 870 km and usually takes eight to nine hours. Pilgrims coming for Umrah can stop at the miqat on the way to change into ihram, and the driver waits while you pray and rest.
The fare is fixed per vehicle and the same in both directions, so a family of four pays 1,000 SAR between them in a Camry, from Riyadh to Makkah or Makkah to Riyadh.
AT A GLANCE
Distance
~870 km
Journey time
8–9 hours
Fares from
1,000 SR per vehicle
Booking
WhatsApp, 24/7
The same fixed fare applies in both directions (Riyadh to Makkah and Makkah to Riyadh). Prices are per vehicle, not per person, in Saudi Riyals.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | Fixed Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 large + 2 small | 1,000 SAR |
| Hyundai Staria | 7 | 5 large + 3 small | 1,400 SAR |
| Toyota Hiace | 11 | ~10 large bags | 1,500 SAR |
| GMC Yukon XL | 7 | ~6 large bags | 2,500 SAR |
Prices are for the full journey, one way, per vehicle. Round-trip and multi-stop journeys are available on request — message us for a quote.
The journey between Riyadh and Makkah is around 870 km. The usual route runs west from Riyadh across the Najd plateau towards Taif and then down to Makkah. It is a long motorway drive, and our drivers plan the stops so the journey stays comfortable.
Allow eight to nine hours including stops for prayer, food and rest.
If you are travelling to Makkah for Umrah, you must be in ihram before you pass the miqat. Coming from Riyadh, the miqat on this route is Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sayl al-Kabir), near Taif. Your driver stops there so you can wash, change into ihram and pray, and waits for as long as you need — at no extra cost.
Some hotels near the Haram have restricted vehicle access. Your driver knows which ones and will arrange to meet you, or drop you, at the nearest point the car can reach.
Prices are one way, per vehicle, and the same in both directions. On a long drive, choose a vehicle with room to spare — a Staria for a family of five with luggage is far more comfortable than a full Camry.
After Umrah, many pilgrims travel on to Madinah — see our Makkah to Madinah taxi — or to the airport with our Makkah to Jeddah Airport taxi. For trips around the city, see Makkah taxi and Makkah Ziyarat taxi. All fares are on our Prices page.
Message us on WhatsApp or call +966595433891, 24/7, with your pickup point, drop-off, date and time, and the number of passengers and bags. We confirm the fixed fare and your driver. Cancellation is free with 12 hours’ notice — see our Cancellation Policy.
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