This page explains how a private Zikr Cabs taxi can help women travelling with their families, mothers with young children, and families of all sizes. It also shares practical tips for each stage of your trip.

Why families choose a private taxi

• One car, whole family: everyone travels together, without sharing with strangers.
• One fixed price per vehicle: the fare is for the car, not per person, so it is often good value for families.
• Space for luggage: pick a vehicle that fits your suitcases, pushchair and Zamzam.
• Your timing: leave when the children are ready, stop when they need a break.
• Privacy: a private space for women to rest, feed a baby or simply relax after a long day.

Women travelling for Umrah

Saudi Arabia has updated its rules in recent years, and women of certain ages can now perform Umrah without a mahram when travelling with an approved group or under current visa rules. Rules can change, so check the latest official guidance from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The religious question of travelling without a mahram has different scholarly views, so please ask a scholar you trust.

Whatever your situation, you can share your preferences with us when booking. If you have specific requests about the driver or the trip, ask us when booking and we will tell you honestly what we can arrange for your date. For safety, always share the driver’s details and your live location with a family member.

Travelling with babies and young children

• Child seats: if you need a baby or child seat, please ask us when booking so we can tell you whether one can be arranged. You can also bring your own.
• Pushchairs: a folding pushchair fits most boots; tell us so we keep space.
• Breaks: on long routes like Makkah to Madinah, plan stops every two hours.
• Cool car, cool kids: travel early morning or evening in summer.
• Snacks and water: bring them, along with wipes and a change of clothes.

Picking the right vehicle for your family

Choose by number of people and bags, counting children as passengers:

• Sedan (Camry / Sonata): up to about 3 to 4 passengers with light luggage.
• Ford Taurus: a larger sedan with a bigger boot.
• Hyundai H1 / Staria: a popular family van with room for around 7 passengers and luggage.
• GMC Yukon: spacious and comfortable for families who want more space on long trips.
• Toyota Hiace: for big families or two families travelling together.

Our routes and prices page lists the fixed price for each vehicle. For bigger groups, see our group transport page.

A family Umrah journey, step by step

Arrival: share your flight number. Our Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi starts from SAR 240 for a sedan and SAR 330 for an H1/Staria van.

Umrah: book your permits in the Nusuk app, rest first, and choose a quieter time. Agree on a meeting gate in case anyone gets separated.

Ziyarat: children love seeing the mountains and hearing the stories. A short Makkah Ziyarat tour from SAR 200, or Madinah Ziyarat from SAR 190, fits a morning. Read our Makkah ziyarat places and Madinah ziyarat places guides first.

Between the cities: our Makkah to Madinah taxi runs from hotel to hotel.

Rawdah: women have separate Rawdah slots; see our Rawdah booking guide.

Departure: leave Makkah 4 to 5 hours before an international flight with our Makkah to Jeddah Airport taxi.

Tips for women pilgrims

• Women in Ihram wear normal modest clothing; see our Ihram guide.
• Use the women’s entrances and prayer areas at the Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi.
• Carry a small bag with your phone, permit, water and a power bank.
• Keep the hotel name written down for every child in the family.
• Save our WhatsApp number so you can reach us easily.

Comfort on long family journeys

Families often underestimate how tiring the road can be after days of worship and walking. A few simple habits make a big difference. Travel at the time of day that suits your youngest and oldest family members, not the time that suits the schedule. Bring a small blanket or shawl, because car air conditioning can feel cold after the heat outside. Keep a bag inside the car with water, dates, medicines, wipes and phone chargers, so you do not need to open the boot.

If anyone in the family gets travel sickness, sit them in the front or by a window and plan an extra stop. On the Makkah to Madinah highway there are petrol stations with mosques, washrooms and small shops along the way, so a short break is easy.

Finally, remember that patience is part of worship. Delays, traffic and tired children are all part of the journey. A calm word to your family in the car can be as rewarding as a long dua.

Keeping children safe in crowds

The Haram can be very crowded, especially in Ramadan and on Fridays. Dress children in a bright colour, put a card with your phone number in their pocket, and teach them to go to the nearest staff member or security officer if they get lost. Choose quieter times for Tawaf with young children.

Related pages

• Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi
• Makkah to Madinah taxi
• Makkah Ziyarat taxi
• Madinah Ziyarat taxi
• Elderly and wheelchair users
• All routes and fixed prices

Frequently asked questions

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