Taxi for a Large Family from Jeddah Airport to Makkah

For a family of 8 with luggage going from Jeddah Airport to Makkah, book one Toyota HiAce rather than two cars. The HiAce seats up to 12 passengers, has room for a suitcase per person, and costs SAR 345 for the whole van, so the family and all the luggage arrive together. For 5 to 7 people, a Hyundai Staria or GMC Yukon XL is enough. For groups of 13 or more, a Toyota Coaster minibus takes up to 18 passengers.

Which vehicle for your group size

Fares below are for Jeddah Airport to a Makkah hotel, per vehicle (not per person), including the driver, fuel and luggage help.

If your group is right at a vehicle's seat limit and everyone has a large suitcase, go one size up. Children count as passengers, including babies who need their own seat.

How much luggage fits

Pilgrims usually travel with one large suitcase and one cabin bag each, and leave with Zamzam and shopping too. As a rough guide:

• Camry: 2–3 large suitcases plus cabin bags.
• Staria and Yukon: one large suitcase per passenger when the car is full; more if some seats are empty.
• HiAce: a large suitcase and cabin bag per person, even with the van full.
• Coaster: a dedicated luggage area for the whole group.

Tell us the number of suitcases when you book. If it is tight, we will suggest a larger vehicle rather than let you find out at the airport.

One big vehicle or two cars?

• One vehicle keeps the family together — nobody waits at the hotel for the second car, and all the luggage arrives at the same time.
• Compare the price: one HiAce at SAR 345 versus two Staria vans at SAR 276 each.
• Two cars make sense if part of the group is going to a different hotel, or someone needs a quieter ride (for example a sleeping baby or an elderly parent who wants to recline).

How the airport pickup works for groups

1. Send us your flight number, arrival time, number of passengers, number of suitcases and your Makkah hotel on WhatsApp.
2. We confirm the vehicle and fixed fare, and before you land we send the driver's name and phone number.
3. The driver tracks your flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a board — even if immigration and baggage take a long time.
4. For large groups, one person should go ahead to meet the driver while the others collect the bags.
5. The driver loads the luggage and takes you directly to your hotel. You pay on arrival.

Tips for families with children and elderly relatives

• Ask about child seats when you book if you are bringing babies or toddlers, or bring your own.
• Put elderly relatives in the middle row of a van, where it is easiest to get in and out.
• Keep a bag with water, snacks, medicines and a change of clothes in the cabin, not in the boot.
• If you are in Ihram, you can go straight to Masjid al-Haram to perform Umrah. Tell us when booking and we will plan where to drop you and your luggage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best taxi for a family of 8 from Jeddah Airport to Makkah?

A Toyota HiAce. It seats up to 12 passengers with luggage and costs SAR 345 for the whole van, so the family travels together in one vehicle.

How much is a taxi for a large group from Jeddah Airport to Makkah?

Fares are per vehicle: from SAR 345 for a HiAce (up to 12 passengers) and SAR 632 for a Coaster minibus (up to 18 passengers).

Will all our suitcases fit?

Tell us how many suitcases you have when you book. A HiAce takes a large suitcase and a cabin bag per passenger; if your group has more, we will recommend a bigger vehicle or a second car.

Can the driver wait if our flight is delayed?

Yes. We track your flight and the driver waits in arrivals. There is no extra charge when the delay is the airline's.

Do we pay per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. The fare is the same whether the van is half full or full.