Khobar Taxi Service - Fixed Fares from 100 SR | Ziyarah Taxi
Private Taxi in Al Khobar | City Centre, Corniche, half Moon Bay, Tarout Island & DMM Airport
Khobar Taxi Fares 2026
| Service (in Al Khobar) | Sedan | Staria (7) | Hiace (11) | GMC | GMC XL | Coaster (19) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City centre & hotels (≤5 km) | 100 SR | 175 SR | 250 SR | 250 SR | 300 SR | 450 SR |
| Corniche & dining district return (wait incl.) | 100 SR | 175 SR | 250 SR | 250 SR | 300 SR | 450 SR |
| Wider city & outskirts / Dhahran (5-15 km) | 150 SR | 200 SR | 275 SR | 275 SR | 325 SR | 475 SR |
| Tarout Island (~35 km north, wait incl.) | 200 SR | 275 SR | 350 SR | 350 SR | 400 SR | 550 SR |
| Half Moon Bay day trip (~50 km south, return + wait) | 250 SR | 325 SR | 400 SR | 400 SR | 475 SR | 625 SR |
Available Vehicles - Khobar Taxi
Sedan - from 100 SR
Staria (7) - from 175 SR
Hiace (11) - from 250 SR
GMC - from 250 SR
GMC XL - from 300 SR
Coaster (19) - from 450 SR
Getting Around Al Khobar
Al Khobar is the Eastern Province’s most liveable city – a long corniche, the best restaurant scene outside Riyadh and Jeddah, and easy ports to Dhahran, Dammam, Tarout Island and the Half Moon Bay coast. The city centre and corniche district are in-town runs; Dhahran and the ARAMCO compounds sit 5-15 km out; Tarout Island lies ~35 km north and Half Moon Bay ~50 km south.
Khobar attractions & how to reach them
| Attraction | Distance / time | Best vehicle | Book this trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corniche & dining district | City centre | Sedan (return + wait) | Book |
| City centre & hotels | Within 5 km | Sedan | Book |
| Dhahran & compounds / universities | 5-15 km band | Sedan | Book |
| Tarout Island | ~35 km north | Sedan (return + wait) | Book |
| Half Moon Bay | ~50 km south / ~45 min | Sedan / GMC (day return) | Book |
| Dammam Airport (DMM) | ~30 km / ~30 min | Sedan | Book |
Good to Know for Khobar
Half Moon Bay: Dawhat Nakheel’s curved beach ~50 km south – day-pass resorts, water sports and shaded seating. A beach day needs a driver who waits: return transfer from 250 SR (sedan) with waiting included.
Tarout Island: over 5,000 years of history – Tarout Castle, the old fishermen’s houses and palm groves. Free half-day from 200 SR (sedan).
Dhahran / ARAMCO: the Aramco Energy Exhibit in Dhahran is a world-class free museum – ~20 min from Khobar, Sat-Wed 09:00-17:00, in the 5-15 km band from 150 SR.
King Fahd Causeway: crossing to Bahrain runs on the dedicated Khobar to Bahrain taxi page – visa-on-arrival for most nationalities.
Airport (DMM/KFIA): ~30 km NW / ~30 min. Fixed transfers from 125 SR sedan. See the Khobar to Dammam Airport taxi page.
Best time to visit: November-April for the corniche and Half Moon Bay; weekdays at the bay avoid the weekend crowds.
Khobar Taxi vs Uber & Other Options
| Option | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ziyarah Taxi private | 24/7, pre-booked | Fixed fare from 100 SR, return-trip pricing with driver waiting, full per-vehicle table, door-to-door across the city, corniche, Tarout, Half Moon Bay and the airport |
| Uber / Careem | App-based, dynamic pricing | Operate heavily in Khobar – cheaper for very short rides, but surge at peak hours and no reliable return-trip/waiting option for corniche evenings, Tarout or the beach |
| Metered local taxi | Hail on street | Variable pricing, no fixed table, limited and reluctant on the longer beach and island runs |
| Car rental | Airport / city desks | ~150-250 SR/day for sedan – worthwhile for many scattered stops, but our day-trip returns with free waiting are simpler for the beach and island |
How to Book Your Khobar Taxi
Booking takes under a minute:
- Send a WhatsApp message with your pickup point in Khobar, destination and time.
- Get an instant fixed quote – from 100 SR for a city zone ride or corniche return, 150 SR for the wider city band, 200 SR for Tarout, 250 SR for a Half Moon Bay day, or your choice from the full rate grid above.
- For a beach or island day trip, tell us your plan so we schedule the driver and the right vehicle.
- Meet your driver at your hotel or the airport and pay by card or cash.
Why Book With Ziyarah Taxi?
- Fixed prices from 100 SR, no surge – per vehicle, not per person; no meter, no surge, a full rate card for every vehicle class.
- Corniche & dining returns – from 100 SR sedan with driver waiting included.
- Half Moon Bay day trips – from 250 SR sedan return with waiting while you swim.
- Tarout Island & Dhahran coverage – 200 SR Tarout, 150 SR Dhahran/compounds, on a clear 5-15 km band.
- Airport transfers – DMM to your city hotel at fixed rates with meet & greet and flight tracking.
- Anti-surge by design – the fixed table the apps won’t show you, in an app-strong city.
- Published zone bands – city 100 SR, wider city 150 SR, Tarout 200 SR, Half Moon Bay 250 SR – the only complete per-vehicle Khobar table on the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi in Khobar?
From 100 SR per vehicle for a city centre ride. The full per-vehicle table covering the corniche returns, Dhahran, Tarout Island, Half Moon Bay and DMM airport transfers is published on this page.
Is there a fixed-rate taxi in Khobar?
Yes, with us. Ziyarah Taxi publishes a complete per-vehicle Khobar rate card – the fixed table Uber and Careem won’t show you.
Is Uber available in Khobar?
Yes – Uber and Careem operate heavily in Al Khobar, but fares are estimated and surge at peak hours. For corniche evenings, Tarout, Half Moon Bay and airport pickups, our fixed fares are the reliable option.
How do I get to Half Moon Bay from Khobar?
Half Moon Bay is ~50 km south (~45 min). Our day-trip return fare is 250 SR (sedan) and includes driver waiting while you swim.
Can you take us to Tarout Island or Dhahran?
Yes – Tarout (~35 km north) runs as a half-day from 200 SR (sedan) with driver waiting; Dhahran and the ARAMCO compounds sit in the 5-15 km band from 150 SR.
Can I get a taxi from Khobar to Bahrain?
Yes – cross-border trips run via the King Fahd Causeway on our dedicated Khobar to Bahrain taxi page with its own fixed fares.
How do I get from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Khobar?
KFIA is ~30 km NW / ~30 min. Fixed-price transfer from 125 SR sedan. See the Khobar to Dammam Airport taxi page for the full table.
Is the fare fixed or metered?
Fixed. Every Khobar fare on this page is agreed before the ride – per vehicle, not per person, no meter, no surge, no hidden charges.
Related Ziyarah Taxi Services
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- Khobar to Bahrain Taxi – Causeway crossing
- Dammam Taxi – the wider metro
- Jubail Taxi – the northern coast
- Khobar Travel Guide – things to do & how to plan
- All Fares – intercity fare guides
Ready to Book Your Khobar Taxi?
Fixed fares from 100 SR per vehicle, 24/7, door-to-door – the only complete per-vehicle Khobar rate card on the field, and the answer to app surge pricing. City centre from 100 SR, corniche returns from 100 SR with waiting included, Dhahran from 150 SR, Tarout from 200 SR, Half Moon Bay from 250 SR, DMM airport transfers from 125 SR. Send us a message and your driver will be waiting.