Taxi to Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah
Jeddah's UNESCO-listed old town of coral-stone houses with wooden balconies and old souqs. It is about 5 km from Jeddah city centre. A private car with the driver waiting costs from SAR 240.
- Distance
- 5 km
- Allow
- 2 h 30 min
- Return from
- SAR 240
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Visiting Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah
- Distance
- 5 km
- Allow
- 2 h 30 min
- Best time
- October to April, evenings
Tips from our drivers
- Wear comfortable shoes; the lanes are best on foot.
- Evenings are cooler and livelier.
Fares from Jeddah
| Drop-off only, economy sedan | SAR 60 |
| Return, driver waits about 3 h, economy sedan | SAR 240 |
| Return, family van for up to 11 people | SAR 450 |
Prices per vehicle in SAR, fixed before the trip. Pickup from any hotel in Jeddah; entry tickets are not included.
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Every booking comes with the same eight promises, whether it is a 20-minute airport run or a 900 km drive across the Kingdom.
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The fare you get on WhatsApp is the fare you pay. Fuel, tolls and meet-and-greet included; no surge, no meter.
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Drivers follow your flight and wait 60 minutes free after landing, at any of the 27 Saudi airports.
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Name, photo, plate number and live location before every ride, so you know exactly who is picking you up.
English, Urdu & Arabic drivers
Licensed drivers who speak your language and know the Haram gates, airport terminals and hotel drop points.
Licensed & insured fleet
Transport General Authority licensed vehicles, Hajj and Umrah transport permits, full passenger insurance.
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Offices in Makkah & Madinah
Local teams in both holy cities plus partner drivers in 90 cities across all 13 regions.
Free cancellation 24 h
Plans change. Cancel or reschedule free up to 24 hours before pickup, no questions asked.
Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah: FAQ
How far is Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah from Jeddah?
About 5 km by road from Jeddah city centre. Most visitors spend 2 h 30 min there.
How much is a taxi to Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah?
A drop-off in an economy sedan costs from SAR 60. A return trip with the driver waiting costs from SAR 240 for about 3 hours. Prices are per car and fixed before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah?
October to April, evenings. Wear comfortable shoes; the lanes are best on foot.
Can you pick us up from Jeddah Airport?
Yes. Jeddah Airport (JED) is about 19 km from Jeddah. We can meet your flight and go straight to Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah or to your hotel first.
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From SAR 240 per car with the driver waiting.