Transportation in Mecca

The most important Muslim City, the city of Mecca that receives tourists from all across the world is located 72 kilometers east of Jeddah. The city has a well developed system of transportation that are availed by the travelers from all across the world. Though there are a number of other ways of transportation in Mecca, walking around the city is one of the most popular means of getting around the city. The city has no airport and railway service. So it is the roadways that are used as a major transportation system. Mecca has finely developed system of paved roads and arteries that link to the major expressways thereby linking the city with different parts of Saudi Arabia.

Taxis are by far the most important form of transportation in Mecca that can be found be in great numbers. Though taxis are a bit expensive they are the most comfortable means of transport in Mecca. So if you are a newcomer in the city it is always advisable that you determine the taxi fare beforehand. Also make sure that the taxi-drivers know the place properly. Availing a taxi to reach your destination is the fastest means that you can opt and it is solely because of this reason that the taxis are the most favored means of transportation. If you are trying to cut a bit of your expenses then go for a shared- taxi that is can be approached by you at any point of time.

Though most of the people prefer to travel in taxis there are a number of people who prefer going by buses. Found in regular intervals and accepted as one of the most economic ways of transportation the buses are the most convenient ways of transportation at Mecca. As the closest airport is in the city of Jeddah, there are taxis and buses running at short intervals and serving the locals and the tourists who visit this part of the country.