Madinah to AlUla Taxi - Fixed Fares from 700 SR
Private Taxi from Madinah to AlUla | Fixed Fares, Full-Day Return
Private taxi from Madinah to AlUla from 700 SR per vehicle – roughly 335-340 km / about 3.5-4 hours each way on the AlUla-Madinah highway. Fixed, all-inclusive fares, door-to-door, licensed chauffeur. We sell only the ride: your fare covers the car and driver, including waiting with you all day on the return trip.
Route Facts: Madinah to AlUla
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance (one way) | ~335-340 km |
| Distance (return day trip) | ~670-700 km |
| Drive time (each way) | 3.5-4 hours |
| Total driving in the day | ~7-8 hours behind the wheel |
| Total duty (return day trip) | ~16 hours – two standard 8-hour shifts in one |
| One-way fare | From 700 SR per vehicle (sedan) |
| Return fare (full day, includes all-day waiting) | From 1,400 SR per vehicle (sedan) |
| Included | Vehicle, licensed chauffeur, fuel, tolls, VAT, bottled water, hotel/airport pickup, and the driver’s time with you for the whole day |
| Not included | Entry tickets (bought by you at official Experience AlUla prices), meals, personal expenses |
Fare 2026 - Madinah to AlUla Taxi
All fares are fixed per-vehicle and all-inclusive: licensed chauffeur, fuel, tolls, VAT, bottled water and hotel/airport pickup. The return fare covers the full day’s driving and waiting. Entry tickets are not included and are bought by you at the official Experience AlUla price.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way | Return (full day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Toyota Camry) | 4 | 700 SR | 1,400 SR |
| Full-Size Sedan (Ford Taurus) | 4 | 950 SR | 1,600 SR |
| Premium Van / MPV (Hyundai Staria) | 7 | 1,100 SR | 1,800 SR |
| Comfort Van (Toyota HiAce) | 11 | 1,300 SR | 2,000 SR |
| Luxury Sedan (Lexus ES 350) | 4 | 1,300 SR | 2,000 SR |
| Large SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 | 1,600 SR | 2,300 SR |
| Premium SUV (GMC Yukon XL) | 7 | 1,800 SR | 2,500 SR |
| Minibus (JMC Fushun) | 15 | 1,700 SR | 2,400 SR |
| Ultra-Luxury Sedan (BMW i7) | 4 | 2,100 SR | 2,650 SR |
| Executive SUV (Cadillac Escalade) | 6 | 2,400 SR | 3,000 SR |
Available Vehicles - Madinah to AlUla
Sedan - from 700 SR
Full-Size Sedan - from 950 SR
Premium Van (MPV) - from 1,100 SR
Comfort Van - from 1,300 SR
Luxury Sedan - from 1,300 SR
Large SUV - from 1,600 SR
Premium SUV - from 1,800 SR
Minibus - from 2,000 SR
Ultra-Luxury Sedan - from 2,100 SR
Executive SUV - from 2,400 SR
Route Overview - Madinah to AlUla
Madinah to AlUla is roughly 335-340 km, about 3.5-4 hours each way, on the AlUla-Madinah highway (Hwy 15 north) through the Hijaz volcanic desert. A same-day round trip is a full-day duty of about 16 hours and nearly 700 km – roughly 7-8 hours driving plus time at the sites – so the return fare covers the whole day. A complimentary desert/Harrat photo stop is available on request.
Good to Know for the Journey
Journey time is about 3.5-4 hours each way over roughly 335-340 km; a return day trip runs about 16 hours and nearly 700 km. The fare includes the driver’s time with you all day on the return. Official heritage tours depart from Winter Park, and the ticket does not include transport from your hotel to Winter Park – your pre-booked car covers that leg and waits. There is no Uber in AlUla, so pre-booking is essential. Entry tickets are bought by you on experiencealula.com.
One-Day Madinah to AlUla Itinerary (Return the Same Day)
| Time | Stop | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Depart Madinah hotel | – |
| ~09:30 | Hegra (Madain Saleh) – pre-booked official tour | SAR 95 / person |
| ~13:00 | AlUla Old Town + Market Street (lunch) | Free |
| ~14:30 | AlUla Oasis trails | Free |
| ~16:00 | Elephant Rock (sunset) | Free |
| ~19:00 | Return drive to Madinah – arrive ~22:30 | – |
We Only Sell the Ride - Tickets at the Official Price
We are a licensed transfer company, not a tour operator. Every AlUla ticket is bought by you on the official platform, Experience AlUla (experiencealula.com). No mark-up, no bundling of free sites.
| Place / experience | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Hegra Day Tour (guided, shared) | SAR 95 / person | Pre-book |
| Hegra Premium (private 4×4, up to 7) | SAR 1,000 / vehicle | Pre-book |
| Dadan + Jabal Ikmah (guided) | SAR 60 / person | Pre-book |
| Dadan + Jabal Ikmah (audio / private 4×4) | SAR 90 / person – SAR 1,000 / vehicle | Pre-book |
| Old Town guided tour (Rawi) | SAR 70 / person | Optional |
| Oasis Heritage Trail guided | SAR 35 / person | Optional |
| Maraya Tour (interior) | From SAR 95 / person | Pre-book |
| Elephant Rock – Oasis trails – Old Town Market St – AlJadidah – Harrat | Free | None |
| Maraya exterior | Free | Interior via Maraya Tour or event ticket |
What's Free vs What Needs Booking in AlUla
| Place | Entry | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Rock | Free | Daily 16:00-00:00; ~20 min NE of Old Town |
| AlUla Oasis | Free | Open day & night; ~6 km trails |
| AlUla Old Town Market Street | Free | Visitor Centre on site, 08:00-00:00 |
| AlJadidah Arts District | Free | Street art, cinema, walkable |
| Harrat Viewpoint | Free | 14:00-22:00; ~30 min drive |
| Madain Saleh / Hegra Day Tour | SAR 95 per person | Pre-book; 2-3 h; Winter Park |
| Dadan + Jabal Ikmah Tour | SAR 60-90 per person | Pre-book |
| Old Town guided tour | SAR 70 per person | Optional |
| Oasis guided trail | SAR 35 per person | Optional |
| Maraya | Exterior free | Interior via official Maraya Tour (from SAR 95) or event ticket |
Madinah to AlUla: Taxi + Official Tickets vs Tour Packages
| Option (4 passengers) | Total | What is really inside |
|---|---|---|
| Ziyarah Taxi private car + official tickets | ~1,780 SR | Private car, your schedule, tickets at face value |
| Bundled guided private tour | ~3,680 SR | Official tickets resold + driver-narrator + lunch |
| Hala Yalla day trip | 3,900 SR | Hegra + Elephant Rock only |
How to Book Your Madinah to AlUla Taxi
Booking takes under a minute:
- Send a WhatsApp message with your pickup location in Madinah, number of passengers, and preferred departure time.
- Get an instant fixed quote for your vehicle – from 700 SR for a sedan, up to 3,000 SR for an Executive SUV.
- Pre-book your AlUla tickets on experiencealula.com (Hegra is 95 SR per person; no walk-up gate).
- Meet your driver at your Madinah hotel, apartment, Airbnb or the airport at the confirmed time.
- Enjoy the day – we drop to the Winter Park bus stop, a visitor centre or your hotel, and wait while you explore. Pay by card or cash.
Why Book With Ziyarah Taxi?
- Fixed prices from 700 SR – per vehicle, not per person; no meter, no surge, all-inclusive.
- We sell only the ride – tickets are bought by you at the official Experience AlUla price; we never mark them up.
- Full-day return covered – the return fare includes the driver’s time with you all day (about 16 hours, nearly 700 km).
- Door-to-door and waiting included – pickup from any Madinah hotel, apartment, Airbnb or the airport, and drop to Winter Park, a visitor centre or your hotel.
- No Uber in AlUla – a pre-booked private car is the dependable option, with airport taxis limited and first-come-first-served.
- Class-based honesty – fleet 2021 or newer, representative models shown; no over-promising a specific model year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Madinah to AlUla?
From 700 SR per vehicle one-way (sedan); a full-day return from 1,400 SR per vehicle. Fares are per vehicle, not per person; tolls and VAT are included. Entry tickets are separate and bought by you at official prices.
Are tickets included in the fare?
No – we only charge for the ride. Book tickets on experiencealula.com (the Hegra Day Tour is 95 SR per person); we never mark them up.
Why is the return more than double the one-way?
Because it is not just a drive. The return day is a ~16-hour, ~700 km duty with the driver waiting on site for most of the day – effectively two standard 8-hour working days in one.
How long is the drive from Madinah to AlUla?
~335-340 km, about 3.5-4 hours each way via the AlUla-Madinah highway (Hwy 15 north).
Can I visit AlUla and return the same day?
Yes. Depart around 06:00 and return around 22:30 – a long but comfortable day in a private car that waits at the sites.
Is there Uber in AlUla?
No. Public ride-hailing is not available in AlUla. Pre-book a private taxi, or use the limited on-demand Darb AlUla app.
What vehicle do I need for the Madinah-AlUla drive?
A Sedan is fine for the drive; families and groups should take the Premium Van (7-seat) or Comfort Van (11-seat); larger groups the Minibus (19-seat).
Can we stop along the way?
Yes – tell your driver; the Harrat/desert volcanic overlooks are a known photo stop, free as part of your pre-booked ride.
Related Ziyarah Taxi Services
- AlUla Taxi (Local) – transport inside AlUla
- Madinah to Tabuk Taxi – north toward the Jordan border
- Madinah to Yanbu Taxi – the northern Red Sea corridor
- Madinah to Makkah Taxi – the holy corridor
- AlUla Travel Guide – what to see, what is free, best time to visit
- Hegra (Madain Saleh) Guide – tickets, history and how to visit
- Is AlUla Cursed? – the real story behind the forbidden city
- How to Visit Maraya – free exterior, guided interior
Ready to Book Your Madinah to AlUla Taxi?
Fixed fares from 700 SR per vehicle, full-day return covered, and tickets at official prices. Send us a message and your driver will be waiting.