What is the average cost of performing Umrah in 2026/2027?

On average, a comfortable 10-to-14-day Umrah trip costs between $1,400 and $2,200 (SAR 5,250 – SAR 8,250 / PKR 380,000 – 580,000 / £1,150 – £1,650 / ₹115,000 – ₹180,000 / ৳145,000 – ৳340,000 / RM 6,200 – RM 8,800 / Rp 24.000.000 – Rp 33.000.000) per person for mid-range 4-star comfort, including return flights, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, Haramain train, Saudi visa, and food. Economy quad-sharing trips start from $900–$1,250, while luxury 5-star front-row stays range from $3,000 to $6,500+.

How does the Umrah cost calculator calculate total expenses?

Our algorithm synthesizes origin flight baselines, Makkah and Madinah nightly hotel rates adjusted by distance to the Haram courtyards, seasonal Islamic calendar multipliers, room-sharing capacity discounts, official Haramain train tariffs, daily food tiers, and mandatory visa fees.

What is the difference in cost between Hajj and Umrah?

Umrah is the minor pilgrimage that can be performed at any time of the year and costs between $1,000 and $3,500 on average. Hajj is the major obligatory pilgrimage performed exclusively during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah with fixed quotas, specialized Mina and Arafat camps, and official packages typically costing between $6,000 and $15,000+ per person.

What are the hidden costs of Umrah that pilgrims should budget for?

Common hidden costs include bank card foreign currency transaction fees (2.5%–4%), Saudi hotel VAT (15%) and municipality fees (2.5%), official airport Zamzam water packaging (SAR 12.50–15), Friday prayer taxi surge fares, laundry services, historical Ziyarah private taxi tours, and excess airline baggage fees.

visa rulesOfficial Reference (Nusuk / MoHU)

Umrah Visa for GCC Expats & Residents: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain Rules

Reviewed by GCC Regional Travel AdvisoryPublished: August 19, 2026 • Updated: August 21, 2026 15 min read

Verified 2026/2027 Data• Holy Sanctuaries, Makkah & Madinah

Quick Answer & Key Summary

Expat residents living in the GCC (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain) of all professions can obtain a Saudi online tourist/Umrah eVisa for approximately SAR 140–300 with 3+ months residency validity.

Key Takeaways at a Glance

•GCC residency (Iqama) must have at least 3 months remaining validity.
•Passport must have at least 6 months remaining validity.
•All commercial and professional job titles are now eligible (profession restrictions have been lifted).
•GCC residents can travel by air or drive private vehicles across Saudi land borders with valid vehicle insurance.
•Instant electronic approval is processed via the MOFA KSA Visa portal.

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Umrah Cost Calculator & Budget Estimator

Model your entire pilgrimage budget with transparent formulas, distance-based hotel pricing, Haramain train tariffs, and live currency rates.

Origin Country & Travel Season

Published Market Benchmark

Departure CountryCommon route: Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad → Jeddah / Madinah (Direct or Gulf transit)

Travel Period / SeasonModerate weather, steady pilgrim flow, standard baseline pricing.

Travelers & Nights Split

2 Person(s) · 14 Nights

Adults (12+ yr)

Children (2–11 yr)

Infants (<2 yr)

Total Trip Nights14 Nights

3 Nights (Weekend)10 Nights (Standard)14 Nights (2-Week)30 Nights (Extended)

🕋 Makkah Nights

🕌 Madinah Nights

Hotel Preference & Room Allocation

🕋 Makkah Hotel CategoryDistance: 450m – 900m or quick hotel shuttle

🕌 Madinah Hotel CategoryDistance: 300m – 700m (Southern / Western Central Area)

Room Configuration

Number of Rooms Required

(Rec: 1)

Transportation & Airfare

Ground & Intercity Transport300 km/h bullet train between Jeddah Airport, Makkah, and Madinah (2 hours 20 mins intercity). Modern, punctual, comfortable.

Airport Transfers (JED/MED)Makkah ↔ Madinah TransferZiyarah Historical Tours

Airfare Estimate per Adult (SAR)(~$493)

Food, Visa & Safety Contingency

Food & Dining Tier

Visa / Nusuk Fee (SAR/person)

Contingency Reserve Buffer

Estimated Total Budget2 pax · 14 nts

$4,063

≈ 15,235 SAR (1 SAR ≈ 0.267 USD)

Per Person$2,032

Daily Average$290/day

📊Expense Distribution7 Categories

Budget Split100%USD

Itemized Tariff Summary

✈️ Flights$987

🏨 Hotels (9M / 5M)$1,291

🚆 Local Transport & Transfers$237

🍽️ Food & Meals$635

📑 Visa, Insurance & Admin$283

🛍️ Shopping, SIM & Essentials$261

🛡️ Contingency Reserve (10%)$369

Calculation Transparency

Estimate based on 1 room(s), 2 adult(s), 14 nights during standard. Actual booking rates vary by dates, availability, and foreign transaction fees.

How GCC Residents Apply for the Saudi eVisa Online

Under updated regulations, any expatriate residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council can apply directly through the official KSA Visa portal:

1
Create an account on the unified visa platform (ksavisa.sa).
2
Select "GCC Resident eVisa".
3
Upload your passport copy and valid GCC digital residency card (e.g., UAE Emirates ID / Residency, Qatar ID, Kuwait Civil ID).
4
Pay the statutory fee (~SAR 140 plus medical insurance).
5
Receive your electronic visa via email within 24 to 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can cross at Batha (UAE), Salwa (Qatar), Nuwaiseeb (Kuwait), or Empty Quarter (Oman) with valid vehicle registration (Istamara) and Saudi border car insurance (Manafith).

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