Do Makkah ziyarat sites charge an entry fee?

Most are open to visit, and the company's page says its tour has no entry fees. Some managed sites sell tickets. Discover Makkah refers visitors to a booking link for Hira Cave and the Exhibition of the Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques. It gives no price. The exhibition is open from 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday to Thursday.

What is the best time of day for a Makkah ziyarat tour?

Early morning suits most stops. Halal Booking advises Jabal al-Nour before 8 am, Arafat in the morning, and Masjid al-Jinn in the early morning or late evening. Jabal Thawr suits early morning or late afternoon. Midday on Jabal al-Nour can pass 45°C in summer.

What should I bring on a Makkah ziyarat tour?

Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with grip soles for the mountain climbs, and carry 1 litre of water per person, according to Halal Booking. If your tour includes Masjid Aisha for Umrah, you put on ihram before the visit, so pack your ihram clothing.

Can I enter Masjid Namirah or Mina outside Hajj?

Masjid Namirah opens one day a year, so you see it from outside on a tour. Mina is empty outside the Hajj season. Arafat is a wide plain, and Jabal al-Rahmah, with its white pillar on top, is about a ten-minute walk. The company's ziyarat guide gives these details.

Makkah ziyarat · taxi fares, extras and a sample budget · 2026

Makkah Ziyarat Taxi Cost

Private taxi on a Makkah ziyarat tour — What a Makkah ziyarat taxi costs per car, what the fare includes, and the extras that change the total.

A standard 3 to 4 hour private taxi tour of the Makkah ziyarat sites costs about SAR 150 to 300, according to Halal Booking. The quote is only part of the price, because extra hours and extra stops change the total.

I am Rohail Arshad, founder of Hujjaj Umrah Taxi. The first thing to check on any ziyarat quote is if the price is per person or per car. This guide shows every cost of a Makkah ziyarat taxi, from the base fare to the extras. You will know the full amount before you book.

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Makkah Ziyarat Taxi Cost by Vehicle

Fares are per car, not per person. These are the published fares of Hujjaj Umrah Taxi for a standard 3-hour ziyarat circuit. I worked out the cost per person by dividing the fare by the seats.

Vehicle	Seats	Fare per car	Cost per person if full
Toyota Camry	4	200 SAR	50 SAR
Hyundai Staria	7	250 SAR	About 36 SAR
Toyota Hiace	10	300 SAR	30 SAR
GMC Yukon XL	7	350 SAR	50 SAR
Toyota Coaster	17	550 SAR	About 32 SAR

Other operators charge in the same range. One lists SAR 220 for a sedan and SAR 500 for a GMC Yukon XL. The Makkah ziyarat taxi page lists the same five cars.

What Your Ziyarat Taxi Fare Includes in Makkah

The fare covers fuel, tolls, parking and a driver who waits at every stop. There is no meter and no hidden charge, according to the company's pricing page. Pickup and drop-off are at your hotel, and child seats are free on request.

I recommend asking every operator for this list in writing, especially if waiting time is included.

Extra Charges That Change the Taxi Cost in Makkah

Three things can raise the total above the base fare.

Extra time: Each extra hour costs SAR 80 for a sedan and SAR 100 for a van. You agree on it with the driver during the tour.
Extra stops: A custom route is quoted as one fixed price on WhatsApp. Hudaybiyah and Masjid al-Ji'ranah are about 22 km from the Haram, and Hunayn is about 30 km, according to the company's ziyarat guide. Taif is a separate full-day trip, and the Taif ziyarat taxi starts at SAR 500 per car.
Busy seasons: Halal Booking says prices rise in Ramadan and peak seasons. Ask if the fare is fixed for your dates.

How Long a Ziyarat Tour in Makkah Takes

The standard circuit runs 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and stops. Halal Booking gives these times for the main stops.

Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah: a single 3 to 4 hour circuit.
Jabal al-Nour: 45 to 60 minutes up for a moderately fit pilgrim.
Jabal Thawr: 60 to 90 minutes.
Masjid al-Jinn and Jannat al-Mu'alla: 45 to 60 minutes together.

Climbing both mountains and doing the Arafat circuit will pass 3 hours. Choose your stops from the ziyarat places in Makkah before the tour, and tell the driver the order.

Makkah Ziyarat Taxi Cost Compared With Buses

The public bus is far cheaper per ride. Gulf News listed SAR 4 for a regular one-way ticket and SAR 15 for a one-day pass in September 2024. Its list of 12 routes does not name Arafat, Mina or Jabal al-Nour, so a bus will not replace the tour.

The Royal Commission for Makkah City launched cultural bus tours in July 2025. They cover sites such as Hira Cave and Jabal Thawr and are booked through the Mawakeb Al-Khair portal. No price was published, so check it there.

A Sample Budget and Ways to Save on a Makkah Ziyarat Day

These totals use the fares above. They are my own calculations and not quotes.

Family of 4 in a Camry: SAR 200, or SAR 50 each. One extra hour makes it SAR 280, or SAR 70 each.
Group of 7 in a Staria: SAR 250, or about SAR 36 each.
Group of 10 in a Hiace: SAR 300, or SAR 30 each.

I recommend choosing the larger car early. For five to seven people, one Staria at SAR 250 costs less than two Camrys at SAR 400.

Book Your Makkah Ziyarat With Hujjaj Umrah Taxi

Looking for the best Umrah taxi for your group? Message Hujjaj Umrah Taxi on WhatsApp with your stops and your group size to get your exact figure.

Nothing is charged online. You pay the driver after the tour, and cancellation is free up to 12 hours before pickup. The company is part of Al Harbi Transport and is registered with Nusuk.

MAKKAH ZIYARAT · 3-HOUR CIRCUIT · FIXED FARE · PER CAR

Get your exact ziyarat fare on WhatsApp

Hujjaj Umrah Taxi picks you up at your Makkah hotel, waits at every stop and brings you back, with fuel, tolls and parking in the fare. From SAR 200 for a Camry to SAR 550 for a 17-seat Coaster. Driver name and plate sent ahead, nothing charged online, free cancellation up to 12 hours before.

Send your stops, date and group size on WhatsApp and we reply with one fixed price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Makkah ziyarat sites charge an entry fee?: Most are open to visit, and the company's page says its tour has no entry fees. Some managed sites sell tickets. Discover Makkah refers visitors to a booking link for Hira Cave and the Exhibition of the Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques. It gives no price. The exhibition is open from 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday to Thursday.
What is the best time of day for a Makkah ziyarat tour?: Early morning suits most stops. Halal Booking advises Jabal al-Nour before 8 am, Arafat in the morning, and Masjid al-Jinn in the early morning or late evening. Jabal Thawr suits early morning or late afternoon. Midday on Jabal al-Nour can pass 45°C in summer.
What should I bring on a Makkah ziyarat tour?: Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with grip soles for the mountain climbs, and carry 1 litre of water per person, according to Halal Booking. If your tour includes Masjid Aisha for Umrah, you put on ihram before the visit, so pack your ihram clothing.
Can I enter Masjid Namirah or Mina outside Hajj?: Masjid Namirah opens one day a year, so you see it from outside on a tour. Mina is empty outside the Hajj season. Arafat is a wide plain, and Jabal al-Rahmah, with its white pillar on top, is about a ten-minute walk. The company's ziyarat guide gives these details.