Makkah

Transportation

شركة النقل و المواصلات العامة بالسعودية توفر خدمة الحافلة التي تسلك طرقات معينة بمكة. و عادة، يكون هذا من طريق مسجد الحرام (الكعبة) إلى مسجد عائشة، ذهابا و إيابا. و في موسم الحج، تسلك طرق أخرى و هي من مسجد الحرام إلى الجمرات و من مسجد الحرام إلى منى/المزدلفة. و السعر المعتاد هو ريالين سعودي. هاتف: 5201771

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Transportation

Taxi

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Bus

The Saudi Arabia Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) runs a bus service along specific routes in Mecca. Primarily this route is from Masjid Al Haram (Ka'aba) to Masjid-e-Aisha and back. During the Hajj season, another route, i.e. from Masjid Al Haram to Jamarat and Masjid Al Haram to Mina / Muzdalifa are run. The standard fare is SAR2

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Private Cabs

During the Hajj season, many car owners provide services as cab drivers. These are shared cabs charging single person fare from a group of people. These vehicles range from the GMC SUVs to mini coasters / vans and saloon cars and are quite inexpensive. Bewarned, they wont budge till all the space in the car is crammed with people. Common hunting ground is in and around the Haraam. Prices start at SAR 2.

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Car for hire

You can hire a private vehicle – car or van – on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and with or with a driver. Fuel is extremely cheap, around SAR 0.46 per litre of petrol (Water costs SAR 1 minimum). Rentals start at SAR 50 per day.

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From the airport

Makkah does not have an airport. Land at the King Abdul Aziz Airport, Jeddah and either take a taxi or use the bus service.

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Driving Tips

Women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Even if you have won the desert rally or the F1 championships, it is illegal for women to drive in Saudi Arabia.

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