How Much Does Umrah Cost in 2026?
Umrah costs range from a few thousand dollars for a budget trip in a quiet month to well over ten thousand for premium hotels in Ramadan. Most of the spread comes from two choices: when you go and how close to the Haram you sleep. This guide breaks the budget into parts so you can build your own number.
Flights
Return fares vary by origin and season. Booking three to four months ahead and travelling outside Ramadan and school holidays keeps this line down. Connections through Gulf hubs are often cheaper than direct.
Hotels by distance
Within a few hundred metres of the Haram, premium hotels command the highest rates in the world during peak dates. One to two kilometres away, prices fall sharply and shuttle or walking is feasible for most. Madinah is generally cheaper than Makkah.
Visa and insurance
Tourist eVisa fees plus mandatory insurance for eligible nationalities; agent-issued Umrah visas are bundled into packages.
Food, transport and daily costs
Budget for meals if not included, local transport between hotel and Haram, SIM or eSIM data, and small daily expenses. Costs are moderate outside the hotel towers.
Low, mid and premium totals
- Budget: quiet month, hotel 1 to 2 km out, group package.
- Mid: shoulder season, hotel within a kilometre, some meals.
- Premium: Ramadan or peak, hotel facing the Haram, private transfers.
Build your figure from the parts above with current fares and hotel rates for your dates rather than relying on a headline number.