This is a simple, realistic budget for someone doing Umrah independently and keeping costs low (basic hotels, economy flights, local food). Prices are per person and meant as a planning guide.
Economy return (with stopover or budget airline)
£400 – £700
💡 Tip: Book early, be flexible with dates, avoid weekends & peak seasons.
Budget hotels (further from Haram, shuttle or taxi):
Makkah + Madinah combined
£300 – £600
💡 Tip: Distance matters more than star rating—3★ far > 5★ close.
Umrah visa + mandatory insurance
£80 – £150
(Depending on nationality and application method)
Airport transfers
Makkah ↔ Madinah train or shared taxi
Local taxis/Uber
£80 – £150
💡 Tip: Haramain High-Speed Train is fast, clean, and affordable.
Local restaurants, takeaway, supermarket meals
Water & snacks
£150 – £300
💡 Tip: Hotel breakfast + simple dinners saves a lot.
SIM card / data
Laundry
Small gifts, Zamzam container
£50 – £100
£900 – £1,100
£1,100 – £1,400
£1,400 – £1,700
Travelling in Ramadan or school holidays
Hotels right next to the Haram
Last-minute flights
Eating only hotel food
Private taxis everywhere
Travel off-season (Safar, Rabi‘ al-Thani)
Share rooms if possible
Walk when you can
Focus on ibadah, not luxury 🤍
