Jeddah travel guide
Jeddah Tourism | Jeddah Guide
You're Going to Love Jeddah
With a population of 2.87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.
Where to Eat in Jeddah
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brioche (3127 Al Kayyal) and Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Jeddah
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Jeddah
Plane
When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Jeddah include Air France, ITA Airways and China Southern. The shortest flight to Jeddah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 0 miles from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.
Airlines serving Jeddah
Where to stay in Jeddah
From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall to great affordable options like the Dyar Al Hamra Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 370 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,198 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from AED 114 to AED 10,878 per night. Al-Hamra'a is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah
Most booked hotels in Jeddah
Hiring a car in Jeddah
Hiring a car in Jeddah costs AED 208 per day, on average, or AED 831 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.