Hourly Car Hire with Driver in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah
Sometimes a fixed route is not what you need. You may want to visit relatives in Jeddah, shop for dates and gifts in Madinah, or see a few places in Makkah without watching the clock for every stop. Hourly hire gives you a private car and driver for a block of time, and you decide where to go.
Prices for this service are not fixed yet. Ask for a quote on WhatsApp with your dates, city, hours and number of passengers, and we will reply with a price before you confirm.
How hourly hire works
- You tell us the city, the date, the start time and roughly how many hours you need.
- We confirm the vehicle and send you a quote before anything is booked.
- Your driver collects you from your hotel or address and stays with you for the agreed time.
- You can change the order of stops as you go, within the city and the agreed hours.
Good uses for hourly hire
- Shopping trips for dates, perfume, prayer mats and gifts.
- Visiting family or friends living in Jeddah, Makkah or Madinah.
- A flexible ziyarat day when you want more time than a standard tour.
- Errands such as a clinic visit, a bank or a mobile shop.
- Waiting while you attend an appointment, then returning you to your hotel.
Choosing the right vehicle
A sedan suits up to 3–4 passengers with light bags. For larger families choose a Hyundai H1/Staria or GMC Yukon, and for groups a Toyota Hiace or Coaster. Tell us how many people and how much luggage or shopping you expect, and we will suggest a vehicle.
What to tell us when you ask for a quote
- City and pickup address or hotel.
- Date, start time and the number of hours.
- Number of adults, children and any wheelchair or walker.
- A rough list of places you want to visit, if you know them.
- Whether you may cross between cities (for example Makkah to Jeddah), as this is priced differently.
Need a car and driver for a few hours? Message Zikr Cabs on WhatsApp at +966 59 590 1564 for a fixed price before you travel.
Hourly hire or a fixed route?
If you are simply going from one place to another, such as Jeddah Airport to your Makkah hotel, a fixed-route fare is usually simpler. See our routes and prices. Hourly hire is best when you have several stops or are not sure how long you will need.
Respecting prayer times
Your driver will plan around prayer times where possible. If a prayer time comes during your booking, you can pray at a nearby mosque and continue afterwards.
Related pages
- Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi
- Makkah to Madinah taxi
- Makkah Ziyarat taxi
- Madinah Ziyarat taxi
- Monthly car with driver
- Airport meet and greet
- All routes and fixed prices
Frequently asked questions
How much does hourly car hire with a driver cost?
Hourly prices are not fixed on our website yet. Please ask for a quote on WhatsApp with your city, date, hours and number of passengers.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Please ask when you request a quote, as it depends on the city, date and vehicle.
Can I use the car in more than one city?
Tell us when you ask for a quote. Trips between cities, such as Makkah to Jeddah, are priced separately.
Can the driver wait while I shop?
Yes, waiting is part of hourly hire within the agreed time.
Which cities do you cover?
Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah. Ask us about other places.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp at +966 59 590 1564 with your details and we will reply with a quote.
Need a car and driver for a few hours? Message Zikr Cabs on WhatsApp at +966 59 590 1564 for a fixed price before you travel.
