Common Questions
Everything you need to know about booking a private taxi in Saudi Arabia — prices, routes, vehicles, and how to book.
Yes — Taxi Bhai provides dedicated Umrah taxi services across Saudi Arabia, covering Makkah (Mecca), Madinah, Jeddah, Taif, and Badr. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during peak Umrah and Hajj seasons. All transfers are private, with no shared passengers.
A private taxi from Jeddah Airport (King Abdulaziz International Airport, JED) to Makkah costs SAR 250 in a Camry/Sonata sedan, SAR 350 in a Hyundai Staria (7-seater), SAR 550 in a GMC Yukon XL, SAR 400 in a Toyota Hiace, SAR 800 in a Coaster, or SAR 800 in a full-size bus. The journey takes approximately 1–1.5 hours (~80 km) via the Haramain Expressway. All fares are fixed — no meter, no surge pricing.
A private taxi from Makkah to Madinah with Taxi Bhai costs SAR 450 in a Camry/Sonata sedan, SAR 550 in a Hyundai Staria (7-seater), or SAR 1,000 in a GMC Yukon XL. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours on the Haramain Expressway (~420 km) and includes a rest stop. Larger vehicles — Hiace (SAR 650), Coaster (SAR 1,100), and Bus (SAR 1,400) — are available for groups.
Yes — Taxi Bhai offers airport pick-up transfers from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah (MED). The driver monitors your flight and waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, even if your flight is delayed.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah is approximately 80 km from central Makkah. By private taxi, the journey takes 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic. Taxi Bhai operates this route 24/7 at a fixed fare of SAR 250 for a sedan.
Yes — Taxi Bhai operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year, including Ramadan and Hajj season. You can book via WhatsApp at any hour, and drivers are available for early-morning airport runs, late-night transfers, and overnight inter-city journeys.
The journey from Makkah to Madinah by private taxi takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, covering around 420 km via the Haramain Expressway. A rest stop is included on all Makkah–Madinah routes. This is the most travelled inter-city route for Umrah pilgrims.
Taxi Bhai's fleet includes Camry/Sonata sedans (1–3 passengers), the Hyundai Staria 7-seater MPV, the new-model GMC Yukon XL (7 passengers, luxury SUV), the Toyota Hiace (up to 12 passengers), the Coaster (up to 30 passengers), and full-size buses for large pilgrim groups. All vehicles are air-conditioned and regularly serviced.
Yes — Taxi Bhai serves groups of all sizes. For larger groups, we offer the Toyota Hiace (up to 12 passengers), the Coaster (up to 30 passengers), and full-size buses for 30 or more passengers. For very large pilgrim delegations, multiple vehicles can be arranged. Contact us via WhatsApp to discuss your group requirements and get a custom quote.
Taxi Bhai accepts cash in Saudi Riyals (SAR) and bank transfer. Payment is made to the driver upon arrival or via bank transfer in advance for pre-arranged bookings. Fares are fixed and agreed before the journey — there are no meters and no surprise charges.
The quickest way to book is via WhatsApp — message +966 57 306 7785 with your pickup location, drop-off location, date, time, number of passengers, and preferred vehicle. You can also use the booking form at https://www.taxibhai.com/book-ride, which builds a pre-filled WhatsApp message automatically. Taxi Bhai also takes calls on +44 7413 467638 (UK) and +92 371 2300606 (Pakistan).
Ziyarat (also spelled Ziyarah) is an Islamic practice of visiting sacred sites. Taxi Bhai offers private Ziyarat tours of Makkah (including Jabal al-Nour, Jabal Thawr, Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat) and Madinah (including Masjid an-Nabawi, Al-Baqi Cemetery, Masjid Quba, and Uhud Mountain). A Makkah Ziyarat tour costs SAR 200 in a sedan; a Madinah Ziyarat tour costs SAR 200 in a sedan. Tours last 4 to 8 hours and are fully private.
Yes — Taxi Bhai accepts same-day bookings subject to vehicle availability. WhatsApp is the fastest way to check availability and confirm a booking: message +966 57 306 7785. However, for airport transfers and long-distance routes like Makkah–Madinah, booking at least 24 hours in advance is recommended to guarantee your preferred vehicle.
Yes — Taxi Bhai offers a Makkah to Taif day trip, visiting Islamic heritage sites in Taif including Masjid Abdullah ibn Abbas and the scenic mountain road. The round trip covers approximately 180 km and costs SAR 450 in a sedan or SAR 600 in a Hyundai Staria. The driver returns you to your Makkah hotel the same day.
Taxi Bhai offers a Madinah to Badr day trip covering the historic battlefield of Badr, the Badr martyrs' cemetery (Shuhada al-Badr), and the mosque at the battle site. The journey from Madinah to Badr is approximately 150 km (2.5–3 hours one way). The round trip fare starts at SAR 400 in a sedan. The return to Madinah is included.
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