Online Umrah Taxi
Umrah Taxi FAQ: Fares, Booking & Transfers Answered
Online Umrah Taxi is a licensed pilgrim transportation company based in Makkah. These answers cover route fares, booking, driver meeting points and vehicle choice. Answers are grouped by topic, from Jeddah Airport pickups to Meeqat and Ziyarah trips.
Need a quick answer about your own trip? Send a WhatsApp message to +966 56 323 2855 at any hour. The Online Umrah Taxi team replies 24/7 with a fixed fare and a vehicle that suits your group.
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Fares & Payment
Umrah Taxi Fares and Payment Questions
A Toyota Camry from Jeddah Airport to a Makkah hotel costs from 240 SAR for the whole vehicle. Every vehicle price and the terminal pickup guide are on the Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi page.
A Toyota Camry between a Makkah hotel and a Madinah hotel costs from 490 SAR in either direction. Every vehicle and the Wadi-e-Jinn option are on the Makkah to Madinah taxi page.
Every Online Umrah Taxi fare is per vehicle, not per person. Four pilgrims sharing a Toyota Camry from Jeddah Airport to Makkah pay 240 SAR in total. Seven pilgrims in a Hyundai Staria on the same route pay 290 SAR for the whole vehicle.
No, Online Umrah Taxi uses fixed fares with no meter and no hidden charges. The fare confirmed on WhatsApp is the fare you pay at the end of the ride. There is no bargaining with the driver on the day.
Online Umrah Taxi accepts cash paid to the driver or payment through a secure online payment link. To pay online instead of cash, ask for the link on WhatsApp when you book. Many pilgrims simply pay cash on arrival at the hotel.
Most Online Umrah Taxi rides need no pre-payment. You can pay the driver once you reach your hotel or destination. If you prefer to pay early, ask for a secure online payment link on WhatsApp. How fares and payment work is explained in our terms and conditions.
You get a fare for any unlisted route by messaging Online Umrah Taxi on WhatsApp at +966 56 323 2855. Send the pickup point, destination, date and group size. The team replies with a fixed per-vehicle fare before you book. Before you message, check the Umrah taxi fares table, because most pilgrim routes already have a published price.
Booking & Confirmation
How to Book and Confirm Your Umrah Taxi
You book an Umrah taxi by sending your trip details on WhatsApp to +966 56 323 2855 or through the online booking form. Share your pickup point, destination, date, time, number of passengers and number of bags. The Online Umrah Taxi team then replies with a fixed fare and a suitable vehicle. What happens to the details you send is explained in our privacy policy.
Your booking is confirmed when the Online Umrah Taxi team sends your fare, vehicle and pickup time on WhatsApp. Keep that chat as your record of the agreed fixed fare. If anything looks wrong, reply in the same chat and the team will correct it. Our terms and conditions set out what applies once a booking is confirmed.
Yes, you can change or cancel a booking by messaging Online Umrah Taxi on WhatsApp before your pickup time. There is no extra fee for a change or a cancellation made before pickup. This helps when a flight is rescheduled or your hotel plans change. Our cancellation policy explains refunds for online payments, flight delays and what to do when a train runs late.
Yes, you can book a ride for a family member or friend who is travelling without you. Send the passenger's name, phone number and trip details on WhatsApp. Many pilgrims book this way for elderly parents arriving at Jeddah or Madinah. Please let them know you are sharing their details with us; our privacy policy explains how those details are used.
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi is a pilgrim transportation company licensed by the Saudi Transport Authority. Online Umrah Taxi drives Hajj and Umrah pilgrims between airports, hotels, holy sites and cities at fixed fares per vehicle. Bookings and support run 24/7 on WhatsApp and phone at +966 56 323 2855.
Online Umrah Taxi drivers speak English and Arabic. You can tell the driver your hotel name, ask for a prayer stop or change your plan in English or Arabic. The WhatsApp support team also answers in English and Arabic.
Online Umrah Taxi is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The office address is Building 2175, Al Otaibiya 78 St, Al Utaybiyyah, Makkah 24237. You can reach Online Umrah Taxi on +966 56 323 2855 (phone and WhatsApp, 24/7) or at info@onlineumrahtaxi.com.
Airport Transfers
Jeddah (JED) and Madinah (MED) Airport Transfer Questions
Send your flight number, landing date and the lead passenger's name. Add your hotel, the number of passengers and the number of suitcases. Online Umrah Taxi then confirms a fixed fare and a vehicle on WhatsApp.
Your Online Umrah Taxi driver meets you in the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. The driver takes care of your bags and walks with you to the vehicle. You do not need to search the taxi rank or the car park.
A delayed flight costs you nothing extra with Online Umrah Taxi. The team tracks your flight in real time and moves the pickup to your new landing time. Your driver meets you when you come through arrivals.
Online Umrah Taxi picks up from all terminals at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), such as Terminal 1, the North Terminal and the Hajj Terminal. Send your flight number when you book so the driver waits at the right arrivals area. The Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi page has a terminal-by-terminal guide.
A Toyota Camry from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to a Jeddah hotel costs 190 SAR. Larger vehicles and the ride back to JED are on the Jeddah airport taxi page.
A Toyota Camry from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to a Madinah hotel costs from 540 SAR for the whole vehicle. Larger vehicles, drive time and prayer stops are on the Jeddah Airport to Madinah taxi page.
A Toyota Camry from a Makkah hotel to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) costs from 200 SAR. The Makkah to Jeddah Airport taxi page lists every vehicle and shows when to leave for your flight.
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi picks up from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) in Madinah. A Toyota Camry from Madinah Airport to a Madinah hotel costs 150 SAR. Every vehicle and the ride back to MED are on the Madinah airport taxi page.
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi drives you from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) straight to your Makkah hotel, and the exact fare is confirmed on WhatsApp. The Madinah Airport to Makkah taxi page covers the arrivals pickup and the Dhul Hulaifah stop.
A Toyota Camry from a Madinah hotel to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) costs from 120 SAR, and larger vehicles up to the Toyota Coaster are available for groups. Flying home from Jeddah instead? The Madinah to Jeddah Airport taxi starts at 500 SAR in a Camry.
On the Day
Finding Your Driver and Last-Minute Changes
Send a WhatsApp message to +966 56 323 2855, and the team will connect you with your driver. At the airport, stay inside the arrivals area while you wait. At a hotel, tell the team which entrance you are at.
For a hotel pickup, the Online Umrah Taxi team confirms the pickup time and meeting point with you on WhatsApp. At Jeddah and Madinah airports, your driver holds a name sign in arrivals instead. If you are unsure, message the team before you get into any car.
Send your new flight number and time on WhatsApp as soon as you know. Changes made before the pickup time carry no extra fee. Online Umrah Taxi also tracks your flight, so a delay on the day costs nothing extra. Our cancellation policy explains how changes on the day are handled.
Yes, your driver takes you to your hotel wherever vehicle access allows. At busy times, some roads near Masjid al-Haram are closed to cars. When access is restricted, the drop-off point is confirmed with you on WhatsApp, and the driver helps with your bags.
Common Worries, Answered
Honest Answers to the Worries Pilgrims Share
First-time pilgrims often share the same few worries before landing in Saudi Arabia. Here is how Online Umrah Taxi handles each one, in plain terms.
Will my driver really be there?
Yes. Your driver waits in arrivals with your name on a sign and helps with your bags.
What if my flight lands late?
Online Umrah Taxi tracks your flight in real time. A delay costs you nothing extra.
Will the price change when I arrive?
No. The fare is fixed per vehicle before pickup, with no meter and no bargaining.
Can I reach someone at night?
Yes. WhatsApp and phone support at +966 56 323 2855 runs 24/7.
Is the company properly licensed?
Yes. The Saudi Transport Authority licenses Online Umrah Taxi for pilgrim transport.
Will my family and bags fit?
Yes. Choose from a 4-seat Toyota Camry up to a 17-seat Toyota Coaster with room for 20 bags.
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Route Guides
Route Guides for Pilgrim Journeys
These six guides cover the main pilgrim routes Online Umrah Taxi drives. Each guide explains the distance, the fixed fare and what the driver does for you on that journey.
Jeddah Airport → Makkah
A core pilgrim route: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to your Makkah hotel, roughly 100 km. A Toyota Camry costs 240 SAR, and your driver welcomes you in arrivals with a name sign.
Madinah Airport → Makkah
A direct ride from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Makkah. The exact airport pickup fare is confirmed on WhatsApp; Madinah hotel to Makkah hotel starts from 490 SAR.
Makkah → Madinah
Hotel to hotel between the two holy cities, roughly 450 km. A Toyota Camry costs 490 SAR, with prayer stops on request.
Taif Day Tour
A round trip from your Makkah hotel up the Al-Hada road to Taif. A Toyota Camry costs 440 SAR for the return journey. Your stops, such as Shubra Palace and Al Rudaf Park, are agreed on WhatsApp.
Ziyarah Tours
Hotel pickup for Makkah Ziyarat or Madinah Ziyarat, from 200 SAR in a Toyota Camry. The Madinah Ziyarat taxi can include Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain and Mount Uhud.
Meeqat Transfers
Return trips from your Makkah hotel to Masjid Ayesha (Tan'eem) for 100 SAR or Masjid Jirana for 120 SAR in a Toyota Camry. The driver waits while you enter Ihram and pray. Then you ride back to Masjid al-Haram to begin Umrah, or to your hotel.
Intercity Routes
Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif & Riyadh Intercity Taxi Questions
Online Umrah Taxi runs intercity transfers between Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif and Riyadh. Online Umrah Taxi is licensed by the Saudi Transport Authority, and every vehicle is air-conditioned. Your fare is fixed before you travel. Trips that start at a Jeddah hotel or home are listed on the Jeddah taxi page.
Both are good choices, and the right one depends on your group and luggage. The Haramain High-Speed Railway is fast and comfortable between Makkah Train Station and Madinah Train Station, and it also has a station at King Abdulaziz International Airport. A taxi goes door to door from hotel to hotel, which suits families with many bags or elderly travellers.
Yes, a Toyota Camry from Madinah Train Station to your Madinah hotel costs from 130 SAR, and Makkah Train Station rides are available too. Station meet & greet and every vehicle are on the Madinah train station taxi page.
Yes, the Makkah hotel to Madinah hotel route via Wadi-e-Jinn costs from 690 SAR in a Toyota Camry. Every vehicle on this route is on the Makkah to Madinah taxi page.
A Toyota Camry from a Jeddah hotel to a Makkah hotel costs from 220 SAR for the whole vehicle. Every vehicle price is on the Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi page, which also covers Jeddah hotel pickups.
A Toyota Camry from a Jeddah hotel to a Madinah hotel costs from 500 SAR for the whole vehicle. Drive time, prayer stops and larger vehicles are on the Jeddah to Madinah taxi page.
A Toyota Camry from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to a Taif hotel costs 440 SAR one way. The Jeddah Airport to Taif & Return trip costs 680 SAR in a Camry and runs on the same day. That day ends back in Jeddah, or at your Makkah hotel if you are continuing to Umrah. Larger vehicles are on the Taif taxi page.
Yes, a Toyota Camry for the Makkah hotel to Taif and return trip costs 440 SAR. Taif is roughly 90 km from Makkah via the Al-Hada road, about 1.5 hours each way. See the Taif Ziyarat taxi page for every vehicle.
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi offers rides out of Taif, such as a Taif hotel to Makkah or Taif to Jeddah Airport. Online Umrah Taxi also meets you at Taif International Airport (TIF) with a name sign and tracks your flight. These rides have no published fare, so the fixed fare is quoted on WhatsApp before you travel.
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi serves Riyadh routes. Riyadh fares are not published, so each fare is quoted on WhatsApp. Send your pickup point, date and group size to +966 56 323 2855.
Ziyarah & Meeqat
Ziyarah Tour and Meeqat Transfer Questions
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi runs Ziyarah tours in both Makkah and Madinah with hotel pickup and return. Makkah Ziyarat and Madinah Ziyarat each cost 200 SAR in a Toyota Camry, 280 SAR in a Hyundai Staria and 300 SAR in a GMC Yukon XL. Larger groups pay 370 SAR in a Toyota Hiace or 400 SAR in a Toyota Coaster. Tell the team which places you want to visit when you book.
A Madinah Ziyarah tour can include Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain and Mount Uhud. The Madinah Ziyarat including Wadi-e-Jinn costs 300 SAR in a Toyota Camry. Confirm your list of stops on WhatsApp before the day. A single ride, such as your hotel to Masjid Quba and back, is booked as a Madinah taxi.
Online Umrah Taxi drives pilgrims from Makkah hotels to Masjid Ayesha (Tan'eem) and Masjid Jirana. A stop at Dhul Hulaifah (Masjid Miqat, also called Abyar Ali) is possible on the Madinah to Makkah route. For pilgrims coming from Taif, the Meeqat is at Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir) or Wadi Muharram on the Al-Hada road. For the ruling on where to enter Ihram, please ask your scholar. For the history and location of each place, see our Makkah and Madinah guide, which pairs every place with the ride that reaches it.
A Toyota Camry from a Makkah hotel to Masjid Ayesha (Tan'eem) costs 100 SAR. A Toyota Camry from a Makkah hotel to Masjid Jirana costs 120 SAR. A Hyundai Staria costs 150 SAR to Masjid Ayesha and 170 SAR to Masjid Jirana. For a group, the Toyota Coaster costs 220 SAR or 240 SAR. Each of these Meeqat fares is a return trip, so your driver takes you back to Masjid al-Haram to begin Umrah, or to your hotel. The Meeqat taxi Makkah page sets both return trips side by side.
Yes, waiting is part of the Masjid Ayesha (100 SAR) and Masjid Jirana (120 SAR) return fares. Your driver waits while you enter Ihram and pray at the Meeqat. Afterwards, the same driver brings you back to Masjid al-Haram to start your Umrah, or to your hotel if you prefer. For any question about Ihram or Meeqat rulings, please ask your scholar or group leader. What to expect at Tan'eem is on the Masjid Ayesha Meeqat taxi page.
Yes, Online Umrah Taxi drivers make prayer stops on request. Tell the driver when you want to pray, or mention it when you book a long trip. This matters most on the roughly 450 km drive between Makkah and Madinah.
Vehicles, Luggage & Accessibility
Vehicles, Luggage and Family Travel Questions
Online Umrah Taxi offers six vehicles, from a 4-seat Toyota Camry to a 17-seat Toyota Coaster. The Hyundai Staria, GMC Yukon XL and Chevrolet Suburban each seat 7 passengers. The Toyota Hiace seats 11. The team suggests the right vehicle when you share your passenger count. Every model is compared on our umrah taxi fleet page.
The Toyota Camry holds 3 bags. The Hyundai Staria, GMC Yukon XL and Chevrolet Suburban each hold 8 bags. The Toyota Hiace holds 14 bags and the Toyota Coaster holds 20, which suits groups returning with extra luggage.
A family of five or six fits best in a 7-seat vehicle such as the Hyundai Staria, GMC Yukon XL or Chevrolet Suburban. Each of these vehicles holds 8 bags. The fare is per vehicle, so the whole family pays one price on every route.
The Toyota Coaster suits a large Umrah group, with 17 seats and space for 20 bags. The Toyota Hiace suits a group of up to 11 with 14 bags. Each vehicle has one fixed fare for the whole group.
Yes, ask on WhatsApp for a group larger than 17. The Toyota Coaster is the largest vehicle, with 17 seats and space for 20 bags. The team can suggest a mix of vehicles, each with its own fixed fare. Our umrah group transport page explains how larger groups book.
Yes, many families book Online Umrah Taxi for elderly parents because the ride goes door to door. At the airport, the driver helps with luggage and walks with you to the vehicle. If someone finds walking or climbing into a car hard, tell the team on WhatsApp so they can suggest a bigger vehicle.
Tell the Online Umrah Taxi team about a folding wheelchair when you book, and they will confirm the space. A 7-seat vehicle such as the Hyundai Staria holds 8 bags, which leaves more room. Share the wheelchair size on WhatsApp for a clear answer.
Please ask about a child seat on WhatsApp when you book. Share the number and ages of your children. The Online Umrah Taxi team will confirm what is possible for your trip. The seatbelt and child-safety rules for every ride are in our terms and conditions.
Yes, you can carry Zamzam water with your luggage in an Online Umrah Taxi vehicle. Count each carton as a bag when you choose a vehicle. The driver helps you load and unload.
Every Online Umrah Taxi vehicle is air-conditioned and cleaned before each trip. Free Wi-Fi, bottled water and refreshments are in the car for you. These extras cost nothing on top of the fixed fare.
Hajj & Ramadan Season
Travelling in Hajj and Ramadan Season
Yes, you can book Online Umrah Taxi in any season, including Ramadan and the Hajj period. The WhatsApp and phone line at +966 56 323 2855 is answered 24/7. Send your dates early so the team can keep the right vehicle for your group.
No, Online Umrah Taxi does not drive to Mina and Arafat during Hajj. From 8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims travel inside the holy sites with their licensed Hajj company and the Mashair train. Unauthorised vehicles are not allowed there. Outside the Hajj days, you can visit Arafat (Jabal al-Rahmah), Muzdalifah and Mina on the Makkah Ziyarat taxi tour.
No, the fare confirmed on WhatsApp is the fare you pay, even on the busiest day. Online Umrah Taxi fares are fixed per vehicle, with no meter and no negotiation. Ask for your fare when you book so you know the full cost in advance.
Yes, rides can take longer at the busiest times. Roads near Masjid al-Haram are very busy in Ramadan and the Hajj season. Your fare stays fixed, and your driver plans the approach to your hotel. Allow extra time if you have a flight to catch.
Yes, booking ahead is sensible for the last ten nights of Ramadan, when Makkah and Madinah are very busy. Message Online Umrah Taxi on WhatsApp with your date, pickup time and group size. You can still change or cancel at no extra fee before the pickup time, as our cancellation policy explains.
Yes, you can arrange a late-night pickup by messaging Online Umrah Taxi on WhatsApp 24/7. Tell the team your hotel district, such as Ajyad, Misfalah, Aziziyah or Jabal Omar. The team confirms the pickup time and vehicle in the same chat. Hotel-to-Haram rides and other trips inside the city are covered on the Makkah taxi page.
Still Have a Question About Your Journey?
Send your route, date and group size to +966 56 323 2855 on WhatsApp. The Online Umrah Taxi team replies 24/7 with a fixed per-vehicle fare and the right vehicle for your family.
Contact Online Umrah Taxi
Address
Building 2175, Al Otaibiya 78 St, Al Utaybiyyah, Makkah 24237, Saudi Arabia
Phone
+966 56 323 2855
info@onlineumrahtaxi.com
