Is the return discount the same for every vehicle?

Yes. Every class is priced the same way, about 5% less than two one-way fares. A family van from Jeddah to Makkah and back is SAR 590 instead of SAR 620.

How do I pay for a return booking?

In cash (SAR) or by card in the car, or by bank transfer or the STC Bank app before the ride. There is no deposit. If you prefer to pay leg by leg, say so when you book.

I fly in and out of Jeddah for Umrah. How should I book the airport trips?

Book both airport trips at the same time, or the whole trip as an Umrah transport package covering the airport, Makkah, Madinah and the way back. We confirm one total before you travel.

Can the driver wait for me on a same-day return?

A return covers two trips. If you want the driver to wait, book by the hour from SAR 80 per hour with a 3-hour minimum; the driver then waits at every stop.

Is Jeddah to Makkah, then Makkah to Madinah, a return?

No. That is two one-way trips on different routes. For an Umrah itinerary like this, the Umrah transport package puts all the legs in one booking.

Return taxi trips: when booking both ways saves money

Booking a return taxi in Saudi Arabia with us costs about 5% less than two one-way fares, so Makkah to Madinah and back is SAR 1,460 in an economy sedan instead of SAR 1,540. The saving grows with distance and vehicle size; if you want the driver to stay with you between the two trips, an hourly booking is the better fit.

Updated 29 October 2026 · Saudi Arabia Taxi Services

How much does a return taxi cost?

A return taxi in Saudi Arabia is two trips booked together: the journey out and the journey back. With us, a return booking costs about 5% less than two one-way fares, rounded to the nearest ten. Like every fare, it is per car, fixed before you book, and includes fuel, tolls and the driver.

Here is what that means on popular routes in an economy sedan, which carries up to 3 passengers.

Route	One way	Two one-way fares	Return	You save
Jeddah to Makkah	SAR 170	SAR 340	SAR 320	SAR 20
Makkah to Taif	SAR 160	SAR 320	SAR 300	SAR 20
Madinah to Badr	SAR 260	SAR 520	SAR 490	SAR 30
Riyadh to Dammam	SAR 680	SAR 1,360	SAR 1,290	SAR 70
Makkah to Madinah	SAR 770	SAR 1,540	SAR 1,460	SAR 80
Riyadh to Jeddah	SAR 1,620	SAR 3,240	SAR 3,080	SAR 160

When does booking both ways save the most?

The discount is a percentage, so it is worth more on long routes and in bigger vehicles. On a short route such as Jeddah to Makkah it is SAR 20 in an economy sedan. On Makkah to Madinah it becomes a real sum, especially in a family van or group bus.

Makkah to Madinah	Seats	One way	Return	You save
Economy Sedan	1–3	SAR 770	SAR 1,460	SAR 80
Standard Sedan	1–3	SAR 900	SAR 1,710	SAR 90
Comfort MPV	4–6	SAR 1,130	SAR 2,150	SAR 110
SUV	4–7	SAR 1,580	SAR 3,000	SAR 160
Family Van	7–11	SAR 1,440	SAR 2,740	SAR 140
Group Bus / Coaster	12–50	SAR 2,930	SAR 5,570	SAR 290

Return trip or a driver by the hour?

A return booking is priced as two trips at times you set. If you want the driver to stay with you between them, wait at each stop and take you to several places, book by the hour instead.

A driver by the hour costs SAR 80 per hour in an economy sedan, with a 3-hour minimum, so a 10-hour day in the city is SAR 800. For a day out of the city with several stops, send the full plan and we quote the whole day as one fixed price. Our hourly chauffeur vs point-to-point comparison sums up when each fits.

Makkah to Taif shows the choice. A return in an economy sedan is SAR 300. If you would rather keep the driver in Taif and be driven around before the trip back, ask for a day quote.

Which trips suit a return booking?

Jeddah to Makkah and back for Umrah from a Jeddah hotel: SAR 320 in an economy sedan or SAR 590 in a family van. Makkah is open to Muslims only.
Madinah to Badr and back to visit the battlefield site: SAR 490 in an economy sedan. See Badr Ziyarat from Madinah.
Makkah to Taif and back for a day in the mountains: SAR 300 in an economy sedan.
Riyadh to Dammam and back for meetings in the Eastern Province: SAR 1,290 in an economy sedan or SAR 1,520 in a standard sedan.

How to book a return taxi

Ask for the return fare, not two single fares, and give both pickup times.
If you come back on a different day, give both dates and check that the quote shows the return price.
Give the pickup address for each leg. If the way back starts somewhere else, such as another hotel, say so, so the quote covers it.
Tell us about stops on either leg. Rest, prayer and Miqat stops on intercity trips are included.
A leg between 00:00 and 05:00 carries the 20% night surcharge, shown in the quote.
You receive the driver's name and plate the day before each trip. We keep the same driver for both legs where possible.

What if your plans change?

Changes to the time or vehicle are free whenever possible: message us on WhatsApp. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup. If a change affects the price, for example a larger vehicle or dropping one of the legs, we confirm the new fare with you before the ride.

Is a return taxi cheaper than the train both ways?

For one person travelling light, the train often makes sense. For a family, compare one per-car return fare with train tickets for everyone, both ways, plus a taxi at each station. Train fares and timetables change, so check the operator's website for today's prices.

The Haramain stations in Makkah and Madinah are outside the central areas, so a train trip still needs a taxi at each end. Our Makkah to Madinah taxi vs train comparison sets out the door-to-door picture.