The ranges above are estimates for 2026, taken from a travel platform's UAE section and from operators quoted by UAE press. They aren't quotes, and they don't tell you what's included. Two packages at the same price can cover very different things.
What moves the price
- Season. Ramadan, and especially its last ten days, costs the most.
- Hotel distance and star rating. Closer to the Haram costs more.
- Bus or flight. Packages that go by road from the UAE are cheaper.
- Room sharing. A single room can cost far more per person than a shared one.
- Length of stay. More nights in each city add up quickly.
Questions to ask before you agree
- Is the visa included, and is the Nusuk permit handled for me?
- Which hotels, in which cities, for how many nights, and how far from the Haram?
- Are flights included, with which airline, and what baggage allowance?
- Does the price include transfers between airports, hotels and cities?
- Is health insurance included? Platform guides say it is part of the visa, so ask what it covers.
- Is the vaccine included? Usually it isn't.
- What are the cancellation and refund terms, in writing?
- Is the company licensed, and can I see its licence? (See the scams guide.)
Work out your own number
Add up the real parts of your trip with the budget calculator. It doesn't come with prices filled in, because the right numbers are the ones on your quotes.
Why we show ranges, not one price. Prices change by season and provider, and the sources we found conflict on visa costs. A range you can verify is more useful than a precise number you can't.