A taxi from Riyadh to Makkah is about 870 km and takes roughly 8 hours. The fare is fixed, confirmed on WhatsApp door-to-door, with prayer and rest stops and a Miqat stop for Ihram on request.
- Distance
- ~870 km
- Time
- ~8 hours
- Fare
- On WhatsApp
- Hours
- 24/7
- Riyadh
- ~870 km~8hPrivate car & chauffeur
- Makkah
Get your Riyadh to Makkah quote
Fill a few details and we confirm your fixed fare on WhatsApp — a private, door-to-door transfer to Makkah with a professional chauffeur, and prayer and rest stops on request.
Trip type
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Final pricing depends on route, vehicle, date, and passengers — confirmed with you directly before booking.
Private Transportation Only·Every booking is your own private vehicle and professional chauffeur.
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
Riyadh to Makkah: 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.
Umrah group from Riyadh to Makkah?
For families and Umrah groups we arrange a full-size SUV or van so everyone travels together with their luggage on the long drive from Riyadh — one vehicle and one chauffeur, with a Miqat stop at Qarn Al-Manazil for those coming from Najd, and prayer and rest stops along the way.
Organising for an Umrah group or through a travel agency? Send your details and party size and we'll put together the transfers with one point of contact and a written quote.
Riyadh to Makkah FAQs
How long is the drive from Riyadh to Makkah?
Riyadh to Makkah is about 870 km — roughly an 8-hour drive. We include prayer and rest stops, and a Miqat stop for Ihram if you are performing Umrah.
How much is a taxi from Riyadh to Makkah?
The fare is fixed, confirmed on WhatsApp for a sedan, confirmed before booking, with SUVs and vans for families and luggage.
Can the driver stop at the Miqat for Ihram?
Yes. Tell us in advance and the driver will stop at the relevant Miqat (Qarn Al-Manazil for those coming from Najd) so you can enter Ihram.
Plan the rest of your Makkah trip
Riyadh to Makkah is one leg. These pages cover the others.
- Private transportation in MakkahAll Makkah services, vehicles and routes in one place
- The drive home to RiyadhReturn leg
- Onward to MadinahUmrah itineraries often include both cities
- 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
Riyadh
Dropoff
Makkah
Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup