Ask ten pilgrims what their Umrah cost and you will hear ten different answers. There is no single price for Umrah: the total depends on the choices you make and on when you travel. This guide explains the main cost factors, so you can plan a realistic budget before you ask for quotes.

Why There Is No Single Umrah Price

An Umrah trip is made up of several parts: flights, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, transport inside Saudi Arabia, your visa and permit, and day-to-day spending. Each part has its own price, and each changes with your dates, your preferences and how many people are travelling. Any figure quoted without these details is only a rough guess.

1. Your Travel Dates

Dates usually make the biggest difference. Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, and school holidays in your home country are among the busiest periods, and hotels near the Haram and flights are in highest demand then. Travelling outside these periods usually gives you more choice of hotels and flights. Ramadan and Eid dates are expected dates that depend on moon sighting, so confirm them before you book.

2. Flights

Fares depend on where you fly from, how far ahead you book, whether the flight is direct or has connections, and whether you land in Jeddah or Madinah. Landing in one city and leaving from the other can save you one journey between the two cities, so it is worth comparing both options.

3. Hotels in Makkah and Madinah

Hotel costs depend on the star rating, how close the hotel is to Masjid al-Haram or Masjid an-Nabawi, the room type, how many people share a room, and whether meals are included. A hotel a little further from the Haram usually costs less, but means more walking or transport each day. Think about this carefully if you are travelling with children or elderly relatives; our tips on Umrah for elderly pilgrims can help. For an overview of areas and hotel types, see our Makkah and Madinah hotels guide.

4. Length of Stay

Every extra night adds hotel and living costs. Many pilgrims split their stay between Makkah and Madinah, so decide how many nights you want in each city before you compare prices. Our Umrah guide explains how to think about the length of your trip.

5. Group Size

Travelling as a family or a group often lowers the cost per person, because rooms and vehicles are shared. A larger vehicle costs more in total, but less for each traveller.

6. Transport Inside Saudi Arabia

Include every journey in your budget: your airport transfer (for example, Jeddah Airport to Makkah or Madinah Airport to your hotel), the journey between the two cities (Makkah–Madinah transport), and any day trips. Choosing between a private vehicle and the Haramain train also changes the total, because the train still needs transport between the stations and your hotels. If you prefer the train, you can ask us for help with tickets and station transfers in the same quote.

7. Visa and Umrah Permit

Visa requirements and fees depend on your nationality and where you live, and they can change, so check the current official requirements when you plan. You will also need to book your Umrah permit through the Nusuk app. Our Umrah visa guide explains the official routes.

Health insurance for your stay is normally included in the price of the Saudi tourist eVisa and the Umrah visa, so you usually do not need to buy a separate policy to meet the visa rules. Read what it covers before you travel: the policies shown on official Saudi platforms cover emergency treatment and accidents inside Saudi Arabia, but not treatment that can wait until you are home, and not lost baggage. Many pilgrims also take out travel insurance at home for flight cancellations, baggage and anything that happens before they arrive.

8. Ziyarat and Other Extras

Ziyarat tours, meals, a local SIM card, travel insurance and personal spending all add to your budget. Some of these are optional, so decide early which ones matter to you.

9. Currency, Cards and Cash

Prices in Saudi Arabia are in Saudi riyals (SAR). The riyal is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.75 riyals per dollar, so travellers paying in US dollars see little change in the rate. If you pay in pounds, euros, Canadian or Australian dollars, the rate moves, so the same quote can cost you more or less at home a few weeks later.

Cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants, but it helps to carry some riyals in cash for small purchases, laundry and taxis. Check your bank’s foreign transaction fees before you go, and compare your own card or a multi-currency card with airport exchange counters, which do not always offer the best rate.

10. Cancellation and Change Rules

Flexible flight fares and refundable hotel rates usually cost more than non-refundable ones. Some packages and hotel rates have strict refund rules, especially once a visa has been issued or close to the travel date, so read the cancellation terms before you pay. With us, hotel bookings follow the hotel’s own cancellation rules, and we ask you to let us know on WhatsApp at least 24 hours in advance if your plans change.

Practical Ways to Keep Your Umrah Budget Under Control

Avoid the busiest periods if you can. The last ten nights of Ramadan and school holidays are usually the most expensive times. Our guide to the best time for Umrah explains the seasons and this year’s key dates.
Be flexible by a few days. Moving your departure date slightly can change both flight and hotel prices.
Compare the full price, not the headline figure. A lower price may leave out airport transfers, the journey between Makkah and Madinah, meals or checked baggage.
Share a room. Triple and quad rooms usually cost less per person than double rooms. Families can compare a family room with two separate rooms.
Choose the hotel location with care. A hotel a short ride from the Haram can cost less, but check how often the shuttle runs, including late at night and around prayer times, before you book.
Check your baggage allowance. Extra bags on long-haul flights can be expensive, so check what your ticket includes before you pack. Our Umrah packing checklist helps you pack light.
Plan your shopping. Dates, perfume, prayer mats and gifts add up quickly, so set an amount before you go.
Keep 10–15% aside for the unexpected. This covers exchange-rate changes, flight changes, taxis, laundry, mobile data and emergencies.
Keep emergency money in more than one place, such as a second card and some cash, not only on one card.

What to Check Before You Pay for an Umrah Package

Whoever you book with, ask for these details in writing, for example in a WhatsApp message or an email:

The exact hotel names in Makkah and Madinah, and how far each one is from the Haram
The room type and how many people will share each room
The number of nights in each city
Whether airport transfers and the journey between Makkah and Madinah are included, and by which type of transport
Which meals are included: none, breakfast, half board or full board
Whether the visa and insurance are included
Whether any ziyarat tours are included
If flights are part of the package: the route, the length of any layovers and the baggage allowance
The cancellation, date-change and refund rules
The total price per person, including taxes and any payment fees

Be cautious with offers that will not put these details in writing. Umrah visas and permits are issued only through official Saudi channels, such as the Nusuk platform, so check the official requirements yourself as well.

How to Get an Accurate Figure

The most reliable way to know what your Umrah will cost is to get a quote for your actual dates, hotels and group size. Prices change with availability, so compare quotes close to the time you plan to book. Our quotes are valid for 3 days and are subject to availability when you confirm. To see what we arrange for travellers from your country, visit our package pages for the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and the UAE.

Umrah Cost FAQs

Is there a fixed price for Umrah?

No. The cost depends on your dates, flights, hotels, length of stay, group size, transport and extras.

When is Umrah usually more expensive?

During peak periods such as Ramadan and school holidays, when demand for hotels and flights is highest.

Does staying further from the Haram save money?

Often, yes. Hotels further from the Haram usually cost less, but you should allow for extra walking or transport each day.

Is it cheaper to travel as a group?

Often, yes, per person, because rooms and vehicles can be shared. The total cost still depends on your dates and choices.

Is it cheaper to book flights and hotels separately?

Sometimes. Booking each part yourself can save money if you are confident comparing options, but you then need to make sure your flight times, hotel dates, visa and transport all match. A single arrangement reduces the risk of gaps, such as landing late at night with no transfer booked.

How much extra should I budget beyond my quote?

Many pilgrims keep around 10–15% of their total budget aside for exchange-rate changes, local transport, laundry, mobile data, gifts and emergencies.

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