The average price of a 7-day trip to Jiddah is $1,538 for a solo traveler, $2,762 for a couple, and $5,178 for a family of 4. Jiddah hotels range from $36 to $126 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are between $810 and $1,290 per person for economy flights and $2,542 to $4,048 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $51 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Jiddah, SA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JED and stay in a Jiddah hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jiddah is usually mid to late September.
Average Jiddah Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jiddah for a week is $928-$2,348($133-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $1,097 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jiddah for a week is $2,358-$4,188($337-$598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $2,194 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jiddah for a week is $3,244-$7,244($463-$1,035 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $4,388 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jiddah
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jiddah? The cheapest trip to Jiddah is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $30.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Jiddah for a week is $727-$1,727($104-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $1,097 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jiddah for a week is $1,274-$3,034($182-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $2,194 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jiddah for a week is $2,548-$5,816($364-$831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $4,388 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Jiddah cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jiddah Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jiddah.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jiddah for a week is $1,979-$10,342($283-$1,477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $995 to $2,402 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $126 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jiddah for a week is $3,478-$13,388($497-$1,913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,990 to $4,804 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $126 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jiddah for a week is $6,956-$23,860($994-$3,409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,980 to $9,608 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $252 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,946 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jiddah Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jiddah is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jiddah due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Jiddah Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Jiddah hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Jiddah.
Flight Costs to Jiddah
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,290 average in early August to a low of $810 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $792. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jiddah our data includes 246 originating airports, and 142 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jiddah from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,370 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz (YNB) in Yenbo (Saudi Arabia) at an average of just $73.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jiddah, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $480, so you can easily save about 59% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Jiddah can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $447 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.