Transport passes Expires
Riyadh Metro passes
SAR 4 for 2 hours, SAR 20 for 3 days, SAR 40 for 7 days
Standard class, bought in the Darb app. A 3-day pass pays for itself in five single trips.
Published Prices and Practical Deals
Tourist SIM prices, Riyadh Metro passes, Haramain airport fares and low-cost family days in Saudi Arabia, each with the date it was last checked.
Checked against official sources: November 2026
Deals & SIMs
Airport transfers Expires
Jeddah Airport to Makkah by train
From about SAR 34 economy, SAR 78 business
Usually the cheapest reliable airport transfer. Fares change with date and demand, so check the live price.
SIMs & eSIMs Expires
Airport tourist SIM (stc, Mobily, Zain)
Roughly SAR 35 to 150, depending on data
Take your passport to the arrivals kiosk. Prices are often slightly higher at the airport than in town.
SIMs & eSIMs Expires
Travel eSIM before you fly
Compare prices per GB across providers
Best for short stays with a phone that supports eSIM. You land connected, but you will not get a Saudi number.
Umrah Expires
Rawdah visit permit
Free in the Nusuk app
Nobody needs to pay for this permit. Be wary of anyone selling Rawdah appointments.
Umrah Expires
Umrah hotels: paying for proximity
Compare walking minutes, not star ratings
Rates climb steeply near the Haram in Ramadan. For a longer stay, a hotel further out with a reliable shuttle can save a lot. Check the shuttle runs at Fajr.
Family Expires
Family days that cost little
Corniches, Elephant Rock, Al-Balad and more
Filter the place explorer by Family and Free Entry to see every option near you.
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