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.

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Umrah on Tourist Visa vs. Official Umrah Visa: Key Differences & Comparison

Reviewed by Saudi Immigration & Legal Documentation AdvisoryPublished: August 19, 2026 • Updated: August 21, 2026 14 min read

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

Quick Answer & Key Summary

The Tourist eVisa offers greater flexibility with 1-year multiple entries and freedom to visit all Saudi cities, while the Official Umrah Visa is tailored for pilgrims from non-eVisa countries requiring travel agency ground logistics and authorized Zamzam airport clearance.

Key Takeaways at a Glance

•Tourist eVisa: 1-year multiple entry, 90 days per visit, available to 66+ countries and US/UK/Schengen holders.
•Umrah Visa: Single entry, 90 days stay, processed through authorized travel agents worldwide.
•Both visas permit performing Umrah and booking Rawdah slots via the Nusuk application.
•Tourist eVisa holders can enter through any international airport, seaport, or land border.
•Official 5-liter Zamzam water airport checkout is formally guaranteed for Umrah visa holders.

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Primary Cost EngineCalculated Estimate

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.

Side-by-Side Comparison: Tourist Visa vs. Umrah Visa

Comparison & Budget Breakdown

3 Columns • 7 Rows

Validity

Row 1

1-Year Tourist eVisa

365 Days (Multiple Entry)

Official Umrah Visa

90 Days (Single Entry)

Max Stay per Visit

Row 2

1-Year Tourist eVisa

90 Days

Official Umrah Visa

90 Days

Eligibility

Row 3

1-Year Tourist eVisa

66+ countries, GCC expats, US/UK/Schengen holders

Official Umrah Visa

All worldwide nationalities

How to Apply

Row 4

1-Year Tourist eVisa

Online self-service (ksavisa.sa)

Official Umrah Visa

Licensed Umrah Travel Agent / Nusuk

Cost

Row 5

1-Year Tourist eVisa

~SAR 480 ($128)

Official Umrah Visa

SAR 450 – SAR 650 (incl. agent fees)

Explore other Cities

Row 6

1-Year Tourist eVisa

Yes (Riyadh, AlUla, Jeddah, Dammam, etc.)

Official Umrah Visa

Yes (All Saudi regions permitted)

Zamzam at Airport

Row 7

1-Year Tourist eVisa

Permitted on most scheduled international carriers

Official Umrah Visa

Guaranteed official 5L airport allowance

Feature	1-Year Tourist eVisa	Official Umrah Visa
Validity	365 Days (Multiple Entry)	90 Days (Single Entry)
Max Stay per Visit	90 Days	90 Days
Eligibility	66+ countries, GCC expats, US/UK/Schengen holders	All worldwide nationalities
How to Apply	Online self-service (ksavisa.sa)	Licensed Umrah Travel Agent / Nusuk
Cost	~SAR 480 ($128)	SAR 450 – SAR 650 (incl. agent fees)
Explore other Cities	Yes (Riyadh, AlUla, Jeddah, Dammam, etc.)	Yes (All Saudi regions permitted)
Zamzam at Airport	Permitted on most scheduled international carriers	Guaranteed official 5L airport allowance

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah explicitly allows holders of tourist eVisas, transit visas, and family visit visas to perform Umrah throughout the year except during Hajj.

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Quick Answer & Key Summary

Key Takeaways at a Glance

Interactive Dynamic Tool for This Guide

Umrah Cost Calculator & Budget Estimator

Origin Country & Travel Season

Travelers & Nights Split

Hotel Preference & Room Allocation

Transportation & Airfare

Food, Visa & Safety Contingency

Side-by-Side Comparison: Tourist Visa vs. Umrah Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

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