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Makkah, destination of the taxi from Riyadh
Fare guide · updated October 2026

Riyadh to Makkah Taxi Fare

A taxi from Riyadh to Makkah costs SAR 1,500 one way in an economy sedan for 880 km, about 8 h 30 min. Below are fares for every vehicle, return and night prices, and the real cost per person for groups.

Economy
SAR 1,500
Distance
880 km
Time
8 h 30 min

Fare by vehicle

VehicleSeatsOne wayReturnNight one way
Economy Sedan1–3SAR 1,500SAR 2,850SAR 1,800
Standard Sedan1–3SAR 1,760SAR 3,340SAR 2,110
Comfort MPV4–6SAR 2,200SAR 4,180SAR 2,640
Family Van7–11SAR 2,820SAR 5,360SAR 3,380
Group Bus / Coaster12–50SAR 5,720SAR 10,870SAR 6,860
SUV4–7SAR 3,080SAR 5,850SAR 3,700
Luxury / VIP1–4SAR 5,280SAR 10,030SAR 6,340
Female Driver / Family-Safe1–6SAR 2,290SAR 4,350SAR 2,750
Wheelchair Accessible Van1–4 + wheelchairSAR 3,080SAR 5,850SAR 3,700
Pet-Friendly Taxi1–4SAR 2,470SAR 4,690SAR 2,960
Cargo / Luggage Van1–3 + luggageSAR 3,080SAR 5,850SAR 3,700

Cost per person by group size

The cheapest vehicle choice for each group size on this route, and what it works out to per traveller.

GroupCheapest optionTotalPer person
1 personEconomy SedanSAR 1,500SAR 1,500
2 peopleEconomy SedanSAR 1,500SAR 750
3 peopleEconomy SedanSAR 1,500SAR 500
4 peopleComfort MPVSAR 2,200SAR 550
6 peopleComfort MPVSAR 2,200SAR 367
8 peopleFamily VanSAR 2,820SAR 353
11 peopleFamily VanSAR 2,820SAR 257
15 people2 × Family VanSAR 5,640SAR 376
22 people2 × Family VanSAR 5,640SAR 257
30 peopleGroup Bus / CoasterSAR 5,720SAR 191
45 peopleGroup Bus / CoasterSAR 5,720SAR 128

What is included

  • Fuel, tolls and the driver
  • Meet-and-greet and help with luggage
  • Night rides (00:00–05:00) add 20%.
  • Child seat SAR 25. Extra large luggage SAR 20 per item.
  • Free waiting: 60 minutes at airports, 15 minutes elsewhere.
  • Rest, prayer and Miqat stops on intercity trips are free.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Fare questions

How much is a taxi from Riyadh to Makkah?

An economy sedan costs SAR 1,500 one way for the 880 km trip, about 8 h 30 min. A family van for up to 11 people costs SAR 2,820. Prices are per car and fixed before you book.

What is the cheapest way for a group to go from Riyadh to Makkah?

For 6 people the cheapest option is Comfort MPV at SAR 2,200 in total. For 45 people it is Group Bus / Coaster at about SAR 128 per person.

Is the fare higher at night or during Ramadan?

Night rides between 00:00–05:00 add 20%. Our fares do not surge in Ramadan or Hajj season, but vehicles sell out, so book early.

Is a return trip cheaper?

Yes. A return booking costs about 5% less than two one-way fares, so an economy return is SAR 2,850.

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