Umrah cost from Riyadh: $349–$1,925 per person

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An honest, fully computed estimate for a complete Umrah from Riyadh: flights to Jeddah, visa, Mecca and Medina hotels in three tiers, food and transport. The range above spans a 7-night budget trip to a 14-night luxury one outside Ramadan; the typical 10-night mid-range trip is $679 per person.

All figures are comparable estimates, not quotes; flight prices change daily.

FX: SAR figures use the official 3.75 SAR/USD peg — pegged rate · Approximate FX rates — as of August 2026

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Tier

When on: flights, hotels, food and transport are multiplied by ×1.6; the visa is unchanged.

Estimated total for 2 travelers

5,093 SAR

≈ $679 per person

SAR converted at the pegged rate (3.75 SAR/USD) · Approximate FX rates — as of August 2026 — All figures are comparable estimates, not quotes; flight prices change daily.

Return flights (est.)581 SAR
Umrah visa (est.)0 SAR
Hotels (6 M / 4 Md)1,380 SAR
Food330 SAR
Local transport49 SAR
Arrival transfers206 SAR
Not included: ihram clothing and expenses, the Nusuk permit for praying in the Haram (issued via Nusuk), and emergency costs.

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Cost breakdown for a 10-night trip (6 Mecca / 4 Medina)

Per person in USD. Mecca and Medina prices come from a local-currency (SAR) price base converted at the official 3.75 SAR/USD peg.

Item	Budget	Mid-range	Luxury
Return flights (est.)	$155	$155	$155
Umrah visa (est.)	$0	$0	$0
Mecca hotel (6 nights)	$96	$240	$640
Medina hotel (4 nights)	$53	$128	$373
Food	$37	$88	$203
Local transport (Mecca + Medina)	$13	$13	$13
Arrival transfers (airport → Mecca → Medina) $30–$80	$55	$55	$55
Total (before Ramadan)	$409	$679	$1,439
In Ramadan (×1.6)	$654	$1,086	$2,302

The flight figure is distance-based only — compare live prices before booking. Visa: Saudi citizens need no Umrah visa (a Nusuk permit only); non-Saudi residents need a visa/permit per their residency rules.

Getting there from Riyadh

Fly to Jeddah (~2h) then take the Haramain high-speed train from Jeddah station to Mecca, or use direct buses from Riyadh to Mecca.

852 km RUH → JED

Before you book

One of the main domestic Umrah departure points, and many Riyadh residents drive (~950 km) to cut family costs.

By trip length

7 nights

4 M / 3 Md

Budget$349
Mid-range$536
Luxury$1,067

In Ramadan from $558

10 nights

6 M / 4 Md

Budget$409
Mid-range$679
Luxury$1,439

In Ramadan from $654

14 nights

8 M / 6 Md

Budget$488
Mid-range$864
Luxury$1,925

In Ramadan from $781

Frequently asked questions

How much does Umrah from Riyadh cost?

From about $349 per person (7 nights, budget tier) to about $1,925 (14 nights, luxury tier) outside Ramadan. The most common scenario — 10 nights, mid-range — is ≈$679 per person, rising to ≈$1,086 during Ramadan.

What is the cheapest way to do Umrah from Riyadh?

The 7-night budget tier (4 Mecca / 3 Medina nights): ≈$155 for return flights (distance-based estimate — compare live prices), ≈$104 hotels, ≈$26 food and ≈$64 transport — ≈$349 per person in total.

How much more does Umrah cost in Ramadan?

We apply an estimated ×1.6 multiplier to flights, hotels, food and transport (the visa is excluded): a 7-night budget trip rises from ≈$349 to ≈$558 per person, and a 10-night mid-range trip from ≈$679 to ≈$1,086.

How many nights are enough for Umrah?

7 nights comfortably cover the rituals (4 Mecca / 3 Medina) at ≈$536 mid-range, 10 nights give ≈$679 with more time for visits, while 14 nights (≈$864) suit those combining Umrah with a relaxed stay in Medina.