Makkah Taxi Service - Fixed Fares from 100 SR | Ziyarah Taxi
Private Taxi in Makkah | Haram Zone, Masjid Aisha, Ziyarat Tours & Landmark Transfers
Makkah Taxi Fares 2026
Available Vehicles - Makkah Taxi
Sedan - from 100 SR
Staria (7) - from 150 SR
Hiace (11) - from 200 SR
GMC - from 250 SR
GMC XL - from 250 SR
Coaster (19) - from 300 SR
Getting Around Makkah
Makkah is the holiest city in Islam – the Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba at its centre – and the mix is in-town transfers, return trips to the Miqat (Masjid Aisha), landmark visits (Jabal al-Noor, Masjid al-Jinn, Kiswah Factory), and ziyarat day tours covering the sacred sites. Everything runs on fixed, per-vehicle fares with a driver who waits at each stop.
Makkah Ziyarat Tours
Standard 3-hour tour covering the key sacred sites: Sedan 250 / Staria 300 / Hiace 350 / GMC 450 / GMC XL 500 / Coaster 550 SR. Want a licensed guide (English + Arabic)? Add-on: +200 SR standard, +350 SR half-day, +500 SR full-day. See Makkah Ziyarat Tours for booking.
Makkah attractions & how to reach them
| Attraction | Distance / time | Best vehicle | Book this trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masjid al-Haram / Kaaba | City centre – walk or 5 min ride | Sedan | Book |
| Jabal al-Noor / Cave of Hira | ~4 km NE / 15-20 min | Sedan + waiting | Book |
| Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower | Adjacent south side – walk | Sedan | Book |
| Arafat / Mina / Muzdalifah | ~5-20 km E / 15-25 min | Sedan or Staria | Book |
| Masjid Aisha (Al-Tan’im) | ~7 km N / 15 min | Sedan return + wait | Book |
| Masjid al-Jinn | ~2 km / 5-10 min | Sedan | Book |
| Kiswah Factory | ~5 km / 10-15 min | Sedan | Book |
| Ziyarat day tour (multiple sites) | 3 h standard / half or full day | Sedan or Staria | See ziyarat page |
| Full Makkah planner | 1-4 days | Any vehicle | See travel guide |
Good to Know for Makkah
Entry rules – Muslims only. Non-Muslims may not enter Makkah – enforced at all highway checkpoints. All visitors need a valid visa (Hajj, Umrah or Saudi eVisa) and a free Nusuk permit for Umrah entry to the Haram.
Harramain high-speed rail: the station is ~2.8 km from the Haram. For station drop-offs, Uber is cheaper and we recommend it. Our private fare is the same as a station pickup (sedan 60 SR).
Masjid Aisha Miqat: the nearest Miqat for entering ihram and performing a second Umrah. ~7 km north of the Haram. Return fare 125 SR sedan with waiting.
Prayer times: Fajr ~4:30-5:30, Dhuhr ~12:15, Asr ~3:30-3:50, Maghrib ~6:15-6:45, Isha ~7:45-8:15 – the shift daily; check Nusuk or alharamain.gov.sa.
Best time to visit: October – March for comfortable weather. The busiest periods are Ramadan (last 10 nights) and Hajj season (~late May).
Airport arrival: JED Airport is ~100 km / 60-90 min – sedan 200 SR fixed with a complimentary Miqat stop at Rabigh. See Jeddah airport to Makkah taxi.
Jabal al-Noor climb: ~1,200-1,750 steps, 45 min-2 h up. No shade or water on the slopes. Best before Fajr or after Asr to avoid the heat. Our base round trip includes waiting at the Hira Cultural District – if climbing to the summit, waiting is charged per hour.
Makkah Taxi vs Uber & Other Options
| Option | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ziyarah Taxi private | 24/7, pre-booked | Fixed fare from 100 SR, door-to-door, full per-vehicle table, driver waits at sites, available everywhere in Makkah |
| Uber / Careem | App-based, dynamic pricing | Available in Makkah – cheaper for very short rides like station drop-off, but surge pricing at prayer times and no return-trip/waiting guarantee |
| Metered local taxi | Hail on street / stands | Variable pricing, no fixed table, no guarantee of availability during peak Umrah times |
| Haramain Express (to JED/Madinah) | Train from Makkah station | Good for JED-Madinah corridor but station is ~2.8 km from the Haram – you still need a cab for the last leg |
How to Book Your Makkah Taxi
Booking takes under a minute:
- Send a WhatsApp message with your pickup point in Makkah, destination and time.
- Get an instant fixed quote – from 100 SR for a Haram zone ride, 125 SR for Masjid Aisha return, or your choice from the full rate grid above.
- For ziyarat tours, pick a standard 3-hour loop or custom half/full day; add a licensed guide if preferred.
- Meet your driver at your hotel and pay by card or cash.
Why Book With Ziyarah Taxi?
- Fixed prices from 100 SR – per vehicle, not per person; no meter, no surge, a full rate card for every vehicle class and every Makkah zone.
- Published zone bands – Haram zone 100 SR, Aziziyah 125 SR, Thakher 150 SR (with 40-min wait), Masjid Aisha return 125 SR, Masjid al-Jinn 100 SR, Jabal al-Noor 100 SR – the only complete per-vehicle Makkah table on the field.
- Masjid Aisha (Miqat) return – 125 SR sedan, driver waits, you perform your second Umrah and ride back.
- Jabal al-Noor ready – base round trip from 100 SR, per-hour waiting if climbing to the Cave of Hira summit.
- Ziyarat tours with licensed guides – standard 3-hour loop, half & full day options; guide add-on from +200 SR (fluent English & Arabic).
- Tourist depth – every attraction row links its guide in our Makkah blog cluster (9 posts – Haram, Jabal, Umrah, Abraj, Arafat, Miqat, Weather, and more), so you plan the stops, we handle the car.
- Haramain station – from 60 SR; we recommend Uber for cheaper station drop-offs (available in Makkah).
- Complimentary Miqat stop on every Jeddah airport → Makkah transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi in Makkah?
From 100 SR per vehicle for the Haram hotel zone. The full per-vehicle table with 8 zones covering Masjid Aisha, Jabal al-Noor, Masjid al-Jinn, ziyarat tours and the train station is published on this page. Fares are per vehicle, not per person.
Is there a fixed-rate taxi in Makkah?
Yes, with us. Ziyarah Taxi publishes a complete per-vehicle Makkah rate card – most local operators show a single from price or ask you to contact them.
Is Uber available in Makkah?
Yes – Uber and Careem operate in Makkah. For very short trips like the Haramain station drop-off (~2.8 km), Uber is often the cheaper option. For return trips with waiting (Masjid Aisha, Jabal al-Noor, ziyarat tours), our fixed-price fare including waiting time is the better value.
How do I get from Jeddah Airport to Makkah?
200 SR sedan (300 Staria / 400 Hiace / 450 GMC / 500 GMC XL / 600 Coaster) for the ~100 km run, with a complimentary Miqat stop at Al-Juhfah (Rabigh) for entering ihram. See Jeddah airport to Makkah taxi.
What is the nearest Miqat for Umrah from Makkah?
Masjid Aisha (Al-Tan’im) – ~7 km north of the Haram. Return fare 125 SR sedan with driver waiting while you perform your second Umrah.
How do I book a Makkah ziyarat tour?
Standard 3-hour tour: Sedan 250 / Staria 300 / Hiace 350 / GMC 450 / GMC XL 500 / Coaster 550 SR. Add a licensed English & Arabic guide: +200 SR. See Makkah Ziyarat page for full details.
Can I get a taxi to Jabal al-Noor with waiting?
Yes – round trip to the base from 100 SR sedan. If you climb to the Cave of Hira summit, waiting is charged per hour (80 SR sedan, 100 Staria, 125 Hiace, 175 GMC/XL, 225 Coaster).
How do I get to the Haramain train station?
The station is ~2.8 km from the Haram. Uber is cheapest. Our private fare is the same as a station pickup: sedan 60 SR. See Makkah to Haramain station taxi.
Do you offer guided ziyarat tours?
Yes – licensed guides fluent in English and Arabic. Standard 3-hour tour: +200 SR. Half-day: +350 SR. Full-day: +500 SR.
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- Makkah Ziyarat Tours – sacred sites day tours
- Makkah Travel Guide – things to do & how to plan
- Masjid al-Haram Guide – Kaaba & Zamzam
- Jabal al-Noor Guide – Cave of Hira climb
- Step-by-Step Umrah Guide – rites & Nusuk 2026
- English Ziyarat Guide Makkah – reader companion
- Arafat, Mina & Muzdalifah Guide – pilgrimage geography
- Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower Guide – viewing deck
- Makkah Weather & Best Time – climate guide
- Miqat Guide for Umrah – all 5 Miqats
- All Fares – intercity fare guides
Ready to Book Your Makkah Taxi?
Fixed fares from 100 SR per vehicle, 24/7, door-to-door – the only complete per-vehicle Makkah rate card on the field. Masjid Aisha return from 125 SR, Jabal al-Noor round trip from 100 SR, ziyarat tours from 250 SR with optional licensed guide. Send us a message and your driver will be waiting.