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Car for hire

Shary Rent A Car Phone: 645 0770 Price: from SR70 per day for a 2WD, including full insurance with 150km daily included (SR0.30 per extra km thereafter).

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Shary Rent A Car Phone: 645 0770 Price: from SR70 per day for a 2WD, including full insurance with 150km daily included (SR0.30 per extra km thereafter).

Hanco Phone: 6855069-6691428, 800-304-1111 Price: Small Car: SR 50-80 Medium Car: SR 90-120 Large Car/GMS Van: SR 250-350

Abu Diyab Phone: 6610925-6692692 Price: Small Car: SR 50-80 Medium Car: SR 150-250

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Taxi

There are two types of taxis in Jeddah, the licensed yellow ones with a TAXI sign on them. They are cheaper though a little rougher with no air conditioning. They cost around $3-6 for a 10 minute ride. The other is white Limosine Taxi, which charges $1-3 more but are of a better quality. Its recommended to negotiate with the taxi for a fixed price before booking one as there can be instances of taxi being “lost” resulting in extra payment.

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From the Airport

Jeddah serves as the entry point for airlines all across the world. King Abdulaziz International Airport is the largest airport of Saudi Arabia and the North terminal is dedicated to all international flights while the South terminal caters to the domestic Saudi airline and all Saudi Airways flights. The pilgrims heading towards mecca enter through the other two special terminals. Taxi from the airport to the city should cost SR 50 so do make sure you fix this price before taking one.

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Driving Tips

If you have an international driving license it is recommended (with translation) but not required by the law. A national license is valid upto 3 months only if complemented with an officially sanctioned Arabic translated one. Women are not permitted to drive and also not allowed to travel with men who are not blood related.

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