How Much Does a Trip to Saudi Arabia Cost from Dubai?

Here is a typical cost picture for a 5-day trip to Saudi Arabia from Dubai, per person, travelling mid-range. Treat every figure as indicative, because fares and rates move with the season.

The flight from Dubai to Riyadh or Jeddah takes around 2 to 3 hours. Return economy fares typically fall in the 600 to 1,500 range, lower if you book early and avoid peak holidays, higher over Eid, summer and the winter break.

For the cheapest fares, travel in the destination's quieter season. Our best time to visit Saudi Arabia guide shows when that is.

Visa cost depends on your passport and the route. As a guide, budget e-visa, fees apply. The exact figure and process for your nationality are set out on our Saudi Arabia visa from Dubai guide.

Accommodation is usually the biggest cost after flights. Budget stays run around 250 to 550 per night, mid-range around 400 to 800, and comfortable or luxury well above that. Daily spending on food, transport and sightseeing typically runs 200 to 450 per person.

• Budget: guesthouses and hostels, local food, public transport.
• Mid-range: three to four star hotels, a mix of restaurants, some paid attractions.
• Comfortable: four to five star hotels, private transfers, tours and dining.

Putting it together for a 5-day trip from Dubai, per person:

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• Travel in the quiet season for the lowest fares and rates.
• Book flights early, and avoid Eid, summer and the winter-break peaks.
• Stay slightly outside the centre and use public transport.
• Mix paid attractions with free ones, and eat where locals eat.
• Bundle flight, hotel and visa through one operator to save time and often money.