Jeddah · inside the city · 24 hours · fixed fares
Taxi Service in Jeddah, a big city, one fixed fare.
Jeddah is 60 kilometres end to end, and a wrong turn costs half an hour. Hujjaj Umrah Taxi is the taxi service in Jeddah for the city rides: JED airport pickup to your Jeddah hotel, the Corniche, Al Balad, the malls, the Haramain station and the business districts, at one fixed fare per trip or per hour. Professional drivers, well maintained air conditioned vehicles, online booking 24/7 and a support team on WhatsApp at every hour.
146 Tripadvisor reviews
Jeddah at a glance
Getting around the Red Sea city by taxi
Jeddah is spread along the coast. North (Obhur, Corniche, malls) to south (Al Balad, the port) is a real drive, and the airport is 20 km north-east of the old town.
Sedan SAR 80 an hour, Hyundai Staria SAR 100, for sightseeing, shopping and business days. Single city rides start at SAR 60; airport pickup to a Jeddah hotel from SAR 100.
Traffic congestion peaks 7 to 9 AM and 5 to 8 PM. Book ahead for those hours; outside them a car is usually with you in 20 minutes anywhere in central Jeddah.
Late check-ins, dawn departures, night drives on the Corniche. Online booking is available 24/7 and the fare does not change with the hour.
Where we take you inside Jeddah
The city rides people book most, and what they cost
All fares are per car, never per person, calculated based on the districts you name and the vehicle you choose, and confirmed on WhatsApp before pickup. Going on to Makkah, Madinah or KAEC? Those are intercity journeys with their own pages, linked at the end of this one.
Jeddah Airport to your Jeddah hotel
Meet and greet inside arrivals at King Abdulaziz International Airport, luggage to the car, straight to any hotel in Jeddah: Corniche, Al Hamra, Tahlia, Obhur or Al Balad. Flight tracked, waiting free.
from SAR 100one way · sedanHotel to the Corniche and Jeddah Waterfront
Evening walks, King Fahd's Fountain, the floating mosque, the new waterfront restaurants. Book the return too; the Corniche fills from Asr on Fridays.
from SAR 60one wayAl Balad, the old city
The UNESCO-listed coral houses, Souq Al Alawi and Bab Makkah. Your driver knows where to park in the old town and waits or returns when you are done.
from SAR 60one way · waiting on requestHaramain train station (Al Sulaymaniyah)
Hotel or airport to the Haramain High Speed Railway station with luggage help, timed to your train to Makkah, Madinah or KAEC.
from SAR 70one wayHospitals, consulates and business districts
Dr Soliman Fakeeh, King Fahd Armed Forces, Saudi German Hospital, the consulate district, Tahlia and the Jeddah Chamber. Any hour, waiting on request, receipts for corporate travel.
from SAR 60one wayMalls, sightseeing and family outings
Red Sea Mall, Mall of Arabia, Al Andalus Mall, the fish market, Fakieh Aquarium. Hire the car by the hour and the driver handles parking and the bags.
SAR 80 / hoursedan · SAR 100 StariaJeddah taxi fare
Choose the car by group size, fixed price per car
Every vehicle is private, modern, air conditioned, well maintained and driven by a Ministry-vetted professional driver, with comfortable seating and space for luggage on every ride. Inside Jeddah the fare is per trip or per hour; only the vehicle changes with your family size or group size, from a Toyota Camry for a couple to a Hyundai Staria for family trips and a Coaster for large groups and comfortable group travel.
SEDAN
Toyota Camry
- Best for Couples, solo
- Passengers 4
- Per trip SAR 60
- Per hour SAR 80
FAMILY VAN
Hyundai Staria
- Best for Small families
- Passengers 7
- Per trip SAR 80
- Per hour SAR 100
SUV
GMC Yukon
- Best for Extra comfort
- Passengers 7
- Per trip SAR 120
- Per hour SAR 130
GROUP VAN
Toyota Hiace
- Best for Large groups
- Passengers 10
- Per trip SAR 100
- Per hour SAR 100
MINIBUS
Toyota Coaster
- Best for Umrah groups
- Passengers 17
- Per trip On request
- Per hour On request
A family of six in the Staria at SAR 80 pays under SAR 14 a head for a Corniche run, roughly one app fare at evening surge. Prices are reasonable and affordable for a city this size because they are calculated based on district and vehicle, not on the meter. The GMC Yukon is the luxury option for business trips, corporate travel and special occasions.
Why travellers choose us
A reliable, highly recommended taxi service in Jeddah for pilgrims, families and business travel
Tourists, Umrah pilgrims and business travellers arriving in Jeddah all need the same thing: reliable transport at a price confirmed before the wheels move. Hujjaj Umrah Taxi is a Ministry of Hajj and Umrah licensed Umrah taxi service provider based in Saudi Arabia, and inside Jeddah we run city rides the way we run our reliable airport transfer services: fixed fares, professional drivers, and safety as the first priority.
Every driver is Ministry-vetted, speaks Arabic and English (Urdu on request) and is trained on local traffic conditions: the Corniche loop, the Madinah Road at rush hour, where to stop in Al Balad. Experienced drivers make an efficient journey out of a sprawling city.
Clean, air conditioned, comfortable vehicles serviced on schedule. Toyota Camry, Hyundai Staria, GMC Yukon, Hiace and Coaster, so there is a vehicle for every family size and group.
The fare is confirmed before pickup with no hidden charges and no airport-related surcharges. It does not change with traffic, time of day or surge. Pay cash or card after the ride; no advance deposit.
Online taxi service 24/7: booking a taxi online takes a few steps in the form above or the Hujjaj app, or send hotel, time and passengers on WhatsApp. You get the driver's name, photo and number, and can track the car.
For rides from JED airport the driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board, tracks your flight, waits free if it is late, and helps with luggage to the car. The same service pilgrims get on our Jeddah Airport to Makkah transfers.
A human on WhatsApp at every hour to assist, confirm a booking, change a pickup time or send a second car. Customer satisfaction is measured in our Google and Tripadvisor reviews, both linked below.
Taxi services beyond the city: intercity travel from Jeddah
Most of our Jeddah customers use the same drivers for the long distance journeys that follow. Reliable airport transfer services from Jeddah Airport to Makkah are fixed at SAR 250 for a sedan, Jeddah to Madinah at SAR 500, and Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic City at SAR 300. Pre-booking a private transfer is the normal way to do long distance travel in Saudi Arabia, and it is the same booking: tell us where, when and how many, and one price covers the whole vehicle for the whole journey between the holy cities and the major cities of the Kingdom.
Business trips, corporate travel and group travel
Jeddah is the commercial capital of the western region, and a good share of our weekday rides are business travel: airport to hotel, hotel to the business districts along Tahlia and King Abdullah Road, and back for an evening flight. We provide receipts, hourly hire with the driver staying, and a GMC for clients who expect it. For group travel and large groups, the Hiace and Coaster carry up to 17 passengers with luggage, and a single WhatsApp thread coordinates the day.
Coverage
Every district of Jeddah, door to door
Distances are deceptive in Jeddah: Obhur to Al Balad is 40 km. Give us the hotel or building name and the district and we quote for the real route. Watch the car do the loop we drive every day.
Compare your options
The best ways to get around in Jeddah, honestly compared
Taxi services in Jeddah include app-based rides, traditional metered taxis, airport taxis and private transfers. Each gives a different travel experience; here is what each one costs, and what it trades away.
| OPTION | BEST FOR | TYPICAL COST | AT THE AIRPORT? | THE CATCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private taxi, pre-booked | Airport pickup, families, business days, night rides | SAR 60 trip / SAR 80 hour, fixed | Inside arrivals, name board | Costs more than a bus seat. In return you get comfortable vehicles at the time you said, the price you were told, and great service from arriving to drop off. |
| Uber or Careem | Single daytime hops when you are not in a hurry | Meter plus surge, SAR 20–70 in town | Pickup zone outside, no meet and greet | Popular in Jeddah with upfront pricing and vehicle tracking, and drivers usually speak basic English. Surges at rush hour and Friday evenings; drivers cannot enter arrivals, so you find each other in the car park. |
| Metered street taxi | When you are already standing at the road | Meter, or a fixed fare in busy periods | Rank outside terminals | Traditional metered taxis are available throughout Jeddah, but the meter is not always used and cash in Saudi riyals is expected. Agree the fare before starting if the meter is off. |
| Airport taxi rank at JED | Arriving without a booking | SAR 80–150 to central Jeddah | Yes, outside arrivals | No booking needed, but airport-related charges apply, you negotiate while tired, and there is no recourse if the car is not what you expected. |
| Public buses and the Haramain train | Budget travel, intercity | SAR 3–10 bus, train from SAR 40 | Train yes, from JED station | Cheap and modern, but buses run on fixed routes with long walks in the heat, and the train leaves you at a station, not a hotel. |
On camera
Customers recorded these themselves
Verified, not claimed
Check us before you pay us
Every taxi in Jeddah says it is licensed. These four links let you confirm ours in under a minute.
Good to know
Three things about taxis in Jeddah nobody tells you
Distances are deceptive
- Jeddah runs 60 km along the coast; Obhur to Al Balad is 40 km and can take an hour
- Ask for the fare by district, not "across town"
- The airport is north-east, the old town south: they are opposite ends of the city
- Hotels on the Corniche are convenient for the sea, far from everything else
Rush hour and Friday evening
- Traffic congestion peaks 7 to 9 AM and 5 to 8 PM on Madinah Road and King Abdullah Road
- The Corniche and Al Balad fill from Asr on Fridays; go at Maghrib for the light and book the return
- Ride apps surge in exactly those windows; a pre-booked fare does not
- Late night and early morning are the emptiest roads for sightseeing
Cash, meters and the airport
- Traditional street taxis prefer cash in Saudi riyals; carry small notes if you use them
- If the meter is not running, agree the fare before the car moves
- Airport taxis at JED add airport-related charges; a pre-booked pickup does not
- With us the payment method is cash or card after the ride, and the fare is fixed in advance
Jeddah taxi guide
How taxis actually work inside Jeddah
The practical part nobody puts in a booking form, from Hujjaj Umrah Taxi, a Ministry of Hajj and Umrah licensed, Nusuk registered transport company that runs city rides, airport transfers and intercity travel from Jeddah every day.
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport
Terminal 1 handles most international airlines and Saudia; the North Terminal handles a few carriers and the Hajj Terminal opens only in season. Give us your flight number and we track it, so a late arrival costs nothing. The driver waits inside arrivals with a name board, past customs. From JED to a hotel on the Corniche or in Al Hamra is about 25 to 35 minutes; to Al Balad or the port side, 35 to 45. If you are heading straight to Makkah or Madinah instead, that is a separate fixed-fare transfer, linked at the end of this page.
Jeddah traffic, hour by hour
Morning peak is 7 to 9 AM on the north-south spines, Madinah Road and King Abdullah Road, as the city commutes toward the business districts. Evening peak is 5 to 8 PM, heavier on Thursdays. Friday is quiet until Asr, then the Corniche, Al Balad and the malls fill until midnight. Prayer times matter less than in Makkah, but shops and restaurants close briefly at each prayer, which affects where you want to be dropped.
What changes in Ramadan and Hajj
In Ramadan the whole city shifts to the night: rush hour moves to 9 PM to 2 AM, the Corniche becomes a pedestrian promenade after Tarawih, and app availability thins in the small hours. In Hajj season the Hajj Terminal opens, the road to Makkah is checkpoint-controlled, and only licensed pilgrim transport moves freely. Hujjaj Umrah Taxi holds those permits, which is why our airport transfers keep running when others stop. Pre-book in both seasons.
Sightseeing by the hour
Jeddah rewards a driver who stays. A typical half day: Al Balad in the morning while it is cool, the fish market and a seafood lunch, Fakieh Aquarium or Red Sea Mall in the heat of the afternoon, then the Corniche and the fountain at Maghrib. That is four hours of sedan at SAR 80 an hour with the driver waiting at each stop, air conditioning on and bags in the boot. Tourists and families on a stopover between flights do exactly this from the airport, luggage and all.
Finding a private driver in Jeddah
The safe way is a licensed company rather than a driver found at a hotel door: you get a vetted driver, a fixed fare, a named contact and recourse if something goes wrong. Hourly and daily hire with Hujjaj Umrah Taxi works as a private driver for the day, the week or a business trip, with the same driver each day where possible, and English or Urdu speaking drivers on request.
How to give your pickup location
Jeddah addresses are new and drivers still navigate by district and landmark. Give the hotel's full name, or for apartments the building name, the district (Al Hamra, Al Rawdah, Al Salamah and so on) and a nearby landmark or mall. A WhatsApp location pin beats any address. For airport pickups we only need the flight number and your name for the board.
Booking a taxi in Jeddah from your phone
Book in the form at the top of this page, in the Hujjaj Umrah Taxi iPhone or Android app, or on WhatsApp. Online booking is available 24/7, no advance deposit is required, and you receive the driver's name, photo and number before pickup. Pay cash or card at the end of the ride. More posts on Umrah travel and Jeddah stopovers are on our blog.
Leaving Jeddah?
This page covers rides inside the city and to or from the airport within Jeddah. For the long distance journeys we run the same fixed-fare service: Jeddah Airport to Makkah, Jeddah Airport to Madinah and Jeddah Airport to KAEC, each with its own page and its own fixed price.
Questions
Taxi in Jeddah, answered
How much does a taxi cost in Jeddah?
With Hujjaj Umrah Taxi a private sedan inside Jeddah is from SAR 60 per trip and SAR 80 per hour; a Hyundai Staria from SAR 80 per trip and SAR 100 per hour; airport pickup from JED to a Jeddah hotel from SAR 100. Fares are per car, fixed before pickup, no hidden charges. For comparison, Careem and Uber run SAR 20 to 70 for a city hop plus surge, and metered street taxis are similar when the meter is on.
What is the cheapest taxi service in Jeddah?
For a single short hop at a quiet hour, a metered street taxi or a Careem at base fare is cheapest, typically SAR 15 to 30. For anything from the airport, at rush hour, on a Friday evening or with a family and luggage, a pre-booked fixed fare usually ends up cheaper than a surged app fare or a negotiated airport taxi, and it is the only option that cannot go up on the day.
Which taxi company is the best in Saudi Arabia?
Judge any taxi company on three things: a licence you can verify, a fixed fare in writing before the ride, and reviews readable at their source. For general city rides in Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam, Careem and Uber are the standard apps. For pilgrim and airport transport between Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, Hujjaj Umrah Taxi is on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah register and the Nusuk platform, with 4.9 from 146 Tripadvisor reviews and 5.0 on Google, which is why it is highly recommended by pilgrims.
Which taxi is 24 hours in Jeddah?
Hujjaj Umrah Taxi runs 24 hours a day in Jeddah with the same fixed fares at every hour, and online booking and WhatsApp support are also 24/7. Taxi services in Saudi Arabia generally operate around the clock, but late-night app availability drops away from the airport and the Corniche.
How do I order a taxi in Jeddah?
Three ways: the booking form at the top of this page, the Hujjaj Umrah Taxi app for iPhone or Android, or a WhatsApp message with your hotel or flight number, time and passengers. You receive the driver's name, photo and number, and pay at the end of the ride.
What taxi app should I use in Jeddah?
Careem and Uber are the two general ride-hailing apps and both are popular in Jeddah, with upfront pricing, cashless payment and vehicle tracking. Use them for daytime hops. For airport pickup with meet and greet, rides timed to a flight or train, hourly hire and anything in Ramadan or Hajj, use the Hujjaj Umrah Taxi app or WhatsApp for a fixed fare and a car booked in advance.
Is Uber available in Jeddah, and is it cheaper than a taxi?
Yes, Uber operates in Jeddah alongside Careem, and both are widely used. For one short trip at a quiet hour they are often cheaper than a taxi. At rush hour, on Friday evenings and from the airport, surge pricing usually pushes the app fare above a fixed pre-booked fare, and app drivers cannot meet you inside arrivals.
Where can I find a private driver in Jeddah?
Book hourly or daily hire with a licensed company rather than a driver found at a hotel door. Hujjaj Umrah Taxi provides a vetted driver with a modern vehicle at SAR 80 per hour for a sedan and SAR 100 for a Staria, the same driver each day where possible, for sightseeing, business days or a family stopover.
What are the best ways to get around in Jeddah?
A pre-booked private taxi for airport pickup, families and business days; Careem or Uber for single daytime hops; metered street taxis when you are already at the road; public buses on fixed routes for the budget-minded; and the Haramain High Speed Railway from the airport or Al Sulaymaniyah station for intercity travel to Makkah, KAEC and Madinah. Walking works inside Al Balad and along the Corniche and nowhere else in summer.
How much does a taxi cost from Jeddah Airport to Makkah?
From SAR 250 for a private sedan, fixed per car, with meet and greet inside arrivals; SAR 300 for the Hyundai Staria, SAR 350 for the GMC or Hiace. About 90 km and 60 to 90 minutes. An Uber on the same route runs roughly SAR 180 to 350 before surge. Full details on the Jeddah Airport to Makkah page; Jeddah to Madinah is from SAR 500.
Is there a free shuttle from Jeddah to Mecca?
No. There is no free shuttle. The lowest-cost options are SAPTCO buses from about SAR 25 and the Haramain train from about SAR 40, both leaving you at a station rather than your hotel. Some Umrah packages include coach transport, so check what your operator arranged.
How much does a taxi cost from Jeddah Airport to Jeddah train station?
From SAR 70 for a sedan to the Haramain High Speed Railway station at Al Sulaymaniyah, about 25 minutes, with luggage help and pickup inside arrivals. Note that the Haramain line also has its own station at the airport terminal, so check which departure you booked.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash or credit and debit card to the driver at the end of the ride. Nothing is charged online and no advance deposit is required; cancellation is free up to 12 hours before pickup. Traditional street taxis in Jeddah usually want cash in Saudi riyals.
Do you take families with children and large groups?
Yes. Child seats are free on request, the Hyundai Staria seats seven with luggage, and the Hiace and Coaster carry ten and seventeen for group travel. Tell us the family size or group size and bags and we send the right vehicle.
Leaving Jeddah?
Airport transfers and intercity routes
Fixed price per car, meet and greet in arrivals, and a driver who waits for a late flight. Drifting past; hover to pause, use the arrows or swipe.
Jeddah Airport to Makkah Taxi
Where most pilgrims start, with an ihram stop at the miqat on request.
SAR 250from · sedan · per car
Makkah Hotel to Madinah Hotel Taxi
The usual next leg after Umrah, hotel lobby to hotel lobby.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMadinah to Makkah Taxi
The reverse leg, with the miqat stop at Dhul Hulayfah built in.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMakkah to Jeddah Airport Taxi
The return run, picked up at your hotel door in central Makkah.
SAR 250from · sedan · per car
Jeddah Airport to Madinah Hotel Taxi
For pilgrims starting in Madinah, with no overnight in Jeddah.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMadinah to Jeddah Airport Taxi
The trip home, timed against your departure, not a schedule.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMadinah Airport to Hotel Taxi
Meet and greet in arrivals, straight to your Madinah hotel.
SAR 200from · sedan · per carJeddah Airport to KAEC Taxi
Direct to King Abdullah Economic City and the Haramain station.
SAR 300GMC offer · per carJeddah Airport to Makkah Taxi
Where most pilgrims start, with an ihram stop at the miqat on request.
SAR 250from · sedan · per carMakkah Hotel to Madinah Hotel Taxi
The usual next leg after Umrah, hotel lobby to hotel lobby.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMadinah to Makkah Taxi
The reverse leg, with the miqat stop at Dhul Hulayfah built in.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMakkah to Jeddah Airport Taxi
The return run, picked up at your hotel door in central Makkah.
SAR 250from · sedan · per carJeddah Airport to Madinah Hotel Taxi
For pilgrims starting in Madinah, with no overnight in Jeddah.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMadinah to Jeddah Airport Taxi
The trip home, timed against your departure, not a schedule.
SAR 500from · sedan · per carMadinah Airport to Hotel Taxi
Meet and greet in arrivals, straight to your Madinah hotel.
SAR 200from · sedan · per carJeddah Airport to KAEC Taxi
Direct to King Abdullah Economic City and the Haramain station.
SAR 300GMC offer · per carZiyarat
Private ziyarat tours, driver waiting at every site
Makkah Ziyarat Taxi
Jabal al-Nour, Arafat, Mina and Taneem with the driver waiting.
SAR 200from · per car
Madinah Ziyarat Taxi
Quba, Qiblatain, Uhud and the Seven Mosques, unhurried.
SAR 150from · per car
Badar Ziyarat Taxi
The battlefield, the martyrs' cemetery and Jabal Malaika.
SAR 400from · per car
Taif Ziyarat Taxi
Ibn Abbas, Masjid Addas and the Al Hada mountain road.
SAR 500from · per carBook a taxi in Jeddah for your dates
Tell us your hotel or flight number and the rides you need. One fixed price back on WhatsApp in minutes, pay the driver at the end, free cancellation up to 12 hours before. Stress free, smooth, and a great experience from the first ride, according to the pilgrims who comment on our Google reviews.