Transportation in Mecca
Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar - Jeddah - Riyadh
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.