Here’s a practical breakdown of the cost of doing Umrah yourself (DIY) — meaning: you arrange flights, hotels, visa, transport, etc. without a pre-built travel package. This is based on typical prices for travellers from the United Kingdom (e.g., London, Manchester, Birmingham).
Economy return flight UK → Saudi Arabia:
£400 – £700 (depends on season, airline & advance booking)
Tips to save: Flexible dates, stopovers, and booking 2–4 months ahead can lower prices.
Hotels vary widely based on location and star rating:
3★ (budget): ~£30–£80/night
4★ (mid-range): ~£50–£150/night
5★ (premium): ~£150–£300+/night
If staying 7–10 nights, total accommodation may be ~£400 – £800+ depending on hotel choice and how close it is to Masjid al-Haram / Masjid an-Nabawi.
Saudi Umrah visa fees (including insurance) can be around:
£80 – £150 (visa issuance + mandatory pre-booked hotel/transport requirements)
Note: New rules require confirmed hotel & transport bookings before visa approval.
Airport → Makkah / Madinah: ~£40–£80 total
Inter-city (Madinah ↔ Makkah train or taxi): £20–£50
Local taxis / Uber: extra depending on use
Estimate: ~£100 – £200 total for ground transport.
Food, drinks, water, small shopping, snacks: ~£200 – £350
(cheaper if you eat local / basic meals)
| Category | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|
| Budget DIY (minimal) | £800 – £1,200 |
| Standard DIY (comfortable) | £1,200 – £1,800 |
| Higher Comfort / Longer Stay | £1,800 – £2,500+ |
These ranges reflect self-booked travel rather than inclusive packages.
➡️ Book flights early — cheap basics can reduce the single biggest cost.
➡️ Stay slightly further from Haram and use shuttles/taxis — hotels close to Haram cost more.
➡️ Avoid peak seasons (e.g., Ramadan, UK school holidays) — prices rise significantly in high demand.
➡️ Compare airline & hotel tools like Skyscanner, Booking.com, and Nusuk.
Travel insurance (£30-£60)
Checked baggage fees on flights
SIM card / internet in Saudi
Extra taxi fares
Zamzam bottles, prayer mats, gifts etc.
Budgeting £200–£300 extra for “miscellaneous” is prudent.
DIY Umrah from the UK usually costs approximately:
£800 – £1,200 — on a tight budget
£1,200 – £1,800 — standard comfort
£1,800+ — more spacious hotels or longer stays
This excludes personal spending that depends on your preferences and travel style.
