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 5 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 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Jeddah include Air Canada, Air France and ITA Airways. 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 Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Mecca.
Airlines serving Jeddah
Where to stay in Jeddah
From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf 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 465 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 846 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from AED 99 to AED 8,770 per night. Al Shaty is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 9% 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 182 per day, on average, or AED 909 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.