A private car from Makkah to Taif is about 90 km and takes ~1 hr 10 min up the Al Hada escarpment, or via the gentler Al Sail road on request. Book a one-way transfer, or a day trip with a timed return — the fare is agreed before booking.
- Distance
- ~90 km
- Time
- ~1 hr 10 min
- Road
- Al Hada or Al Sail
- Fare
- Agreed before booking
- Makkah
- ~90 km~1h 10mPrivate car & chauffeur
- Taif
Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Group
* All fares are fixed with zero surge pricing — confirmed on WhatsApp or email prior to dispatch.
Clear QuoteExecutive Sedan
Latest Toyota Camry / Ford — 2025–26 models
Clear QuoteFamily SUV
GMC Yukon / Suburban — spacious & premium
Clear QuoteLuxury VIP
Mercedes S-Class / Lexus — subject to route
Clear QuoteGroup Van
Hyundai Staria — comfortable for groups
Makkah to Taif: Route Details & Tips
Clear, All-Inclusive Pricing
Your fare is confirmed with you on WhatsApp before booking. No hidden fees, no surge pricing, tolls and taxes included.
Meet & Greet Service
Your driver will wait at the pickup location holding a name sign with your name on it.
English & Arabic-Speaking Drivers
Drivers in our partner network speak English and Arabic, and trips run 24 hours a day.
Makkah to Taif FAQs
How far is Taif from Makkah by car?
About 90 km, ~1 hr 10 min. The road climbs from Makkah up to Taif's mountain plateau, so the weather is noticeably cooler at the top.
Which road does the car take — Al Hada or Al Sail?
Al Hada is the steeper, more scenic climb; Al Sail Al Kabeer is the gentler alternative. Say which you prefer when you book.
Can I do a day trip from Makkah to Taif and back?
Yes. Book a transfer with a timed return, or a private driver by the hour so the car waits at each stop in Taif.
Can you take me to a Taif hotel or resort?
Yes. Give us the hotel or resort and the drop-off is arranged there. There is a separate page for Makkah hotels to Taif resorts.
Which vehicle should I choose?
A sedan suits one to three people with normal luggage. A GMC or full-size SUV, or a Hyundai Staria, suits families with more luggage. A Hiace van or coaster suits larger groups; coaches are arranged on request. We confirm the vehicle against your passenger and luggage count when we quote.
Can I book the return, Taif to Makkah?
Yes. Taif to Makkah is booked the same way, from any Taif address or Taif Regional Airport.
How do I get a quote?
Send pickup, drop-off, date, passengers and luggage by the form or on WhatsApp. We reply with the vehicle and one fixed fare before anything is booked.
Makkah to Taif route details
- Pickup
- Your Makkah hotel or address
- Drop-off
- Any Taif address, hotel, resort or Taif Regional Airport
- Distance and time
- About 90 km, ~1 hr 10 min
- Roads
- Al Hada (steeper, scenic) or Al Sail Al Kabeer (gentler)
- Return leg
- Taif to Makkah, or a timed return the same day
What changes the journey time
Mountain road
The climb is slower than a motorway; weather and weekend traffic add time.
Weekends and summer
Taif is a popular summer escape; Thursday and Friday traffic is heavier.
Car sickness
Families with children or elders often prefer the gentler Al Sail road.
Day trips
A timed return or hourly hire keeps the car with you between stops.
Plan the rest of your Makkah trip
Makkah to Taif is one leg. These pages cover the others.
- Private transportation in MakkahAll Makkah services, vehicles and routes in one place
- Return: Taif to MakkahBook the way back
- Makkah hotels to Taif resortsResort-specific version
- Back via JeddahOnward or return
- Hire a private driver in MakkahHourly or full-day hire
- Makkah Ziyarat by private carSites visited by car with waiting time
- Vehicle categories for your group sizeSedan, SUV, Staria, van, coaster
- Other intercity transfersAll routes between Saudi cities
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Pickup
Makkah
Dropoff
Taif
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