There are numerous parking places near Masjid Al-Haram. These parking areas can be free or paid and are at different distances from Haram.
Taxi fares also vary at different parking lots. It is recommended to know beforehand where you’ll be parking your car when you plan for Umrah as by keeping KSA’s strict law in mind, you can be fined heavily for parking your car in a restricted place.
You can opt for Kudai parking which is the go-to parking place for most pilgrims or Al-Hajoon parking if you’re up for a small walk and are looking to avoid taxi fares.
Misflah paid parking can be the perfect choice due to the short distance from Masjid Al-Haram. This list will show you both paid and free parkings so you can choose which one is most convenient for you to park your car in.
Kudai Parking – Free
The most frequently used parking lot near Masjid Al Haram is the Kudai parking which is open 24 hours, every day of the week.
This free parking area is enormous, and you’ll never face trouble finding a spot here other than during Ramadan. During the Hajj season, SAPTCO services take over this parking and no private vehicles are allowed to enter the Kudai parking.
The only downside to this parking garage is the 4-7 kilometer distance from Masjid Al-Haram. However, this parking lot still proves convenient as a taxi rolls up immediately after you park the car.
The taxi fares are quite reasonable, ranging from 10-15sr. During Ramadan, you can benefit from SAPTCO services which are available 24 hours and only charge 6sr per person for a 2-way trip.
Safety is un-compromised with CCTV cameras all over the place and police cars patrolling the area 24/7. It is recommended to take a picture of the parking spot to remember where you parked your car.
The Kudai free parking garage is hands down the best parking area during Ramadan.
You can check the directions to Kudai free parking Makkah from Google Maps. The address to Kudai parking is 9RVG+HFH, Makkah – Jeddah Hwy, كدي، Jeddah 24234
Jarwal Parking – Paid
This is a paid parking spot near Masjid Al-Haram. With only a 1.8-kilometer distance from Masjid Al-Haram and a 6-minute drive, this parking lot is an appropriate option if you are just visiting the Masjid for a short time.
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Rasifa Parking – Free
Situated 4 Kilometers east of Masjid Al-Haram, this free parking area is ideal for anyone traveling from Jeddah or Madina. You will also not be faced with any sort of transportation issues as the taxi will only charge you 15sr to reach Masjid Al-Haram.
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Misflah Haram Parking – Paid
Adjacent to the Misflah bridge is the Misflah Haram Parking. This paid parking is especially close to haram with a distance of around 3 kilometers.
Even during the busiest nights of Ramdan, you are guaranteed to still find a spot in the Misflah Haram Parking as this parking is rarely crowded.
The hourly charges of the Misflah Haram Parking are 10sr per hour which is calculated from the time the car enters the parking lot, to the time it exits.
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Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel – Requires Hotel Reservation
The Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel parking is only a 5-minute walk from Masjid Al-Haram’s boundary which saves you from the inconvenience of finding a taxi, as well as from paying the taxi fares.
On top of that, this parking area is completely free. However, it can sometimes be too good to be the true situation as this parking lot is almost always fully occupied and can only be used by those who have a booking in the Hotel itself.
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Al Hajoon Parking – Free
If you are up for a good 12-minute walk, this might be the parking spot you are looking for because it is also free.
As for the distance via car, it is 6.3 kilometers so the taxi fare is going to cost you quite a lot. The Al Hajoon Parking area is located near Jannat ul Mualla. Keep in mind that this parking spot can prove inconvenient for people who require a wheelchair or are not doing well healthwise.
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Maskhoutah Parking – Free
Next on the list is the Maskhoutah parking located on the road leading to Haram before the Al-Maskhoutah tunnel. This free parking area is one of the best parking facilities and will save you a lot of hassle. Just cross a tunnel of 2 kilometers and you’ll be in Masjid Al-Haram. Taxi fares are around 3-4sr with a maximum of 10sr. In addition, you can benefit from SAPTCO services will offer a one-way ride for just 2-3sr.
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Masjid Aisha RA Parking – Free
You also have the option to park your car in the vast parking space around Masjid Aisha. This parking area is free of cost and SAPTCO bus service would charge you only 3sr to get to Haram.
The distance is only 4.1 kilometers and you would reach the Grand Mosque within 9 minutes.
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Behind Masjid Nafeeh Makkah Parking- Free
It is not necessary to park your car in a parking lot dedicated solely to Masjid Al-Haram. You can also park your vehicle in the parking area behind Masjid Nafeeh Makkah without having to pay a single penny. It is only a 10-minute walk from Haram.
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Hajj Parking Area – Free
Situated at about 20 kilometers from Haram, parking your vehicle here is unavoidable if you are performing Umrah during Ramadan.
Authorities will redirect you to the Hajj Parking area and from there; you can choose to go by bus. The bus will cost you 10sr and would take approximately 45 minutes to reach Masjid Al-Haram.
This vast parking prevails over the other parking areas during the crowded seasons.
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Qashlah Parking – Free
This free parking mostly operates during the Hajj season and during Ramadan. However, you can still park your car here on normal days.
The Qashlah parking is one of the most suitable parking places for both ordinary days and during the Ramadan season as you will find plenty of parking spots during the daytime.
Bear in mind that during Ramadan when SAPTCO services begin to operate, you may be redirected to park your car on the paid road parking.
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Mowgif Paid Parking – Paid
This paid parking spot is situated 3.2 kilometers from Masjid Al-Haram and has a ride of only 6 minutes making this an extremely convenient paid parking area. The hourly charges of this parking area are 10sr. Remember to always buy an extra hour than you originally intended to, as the violation charges are 230sr.
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Kidwah Parking – Free
This is not an official parking lot and it has limited space for cars. Despite being built solely by cutting rocks and requiring a lot of improvements, this parking can still prove favorable due to its short distance from Masjid Al-Haram.
It’s easier to park your car during the daytime in Ramadan and on usual days. However, you may face difficulty in finding a spot as nighttime approaches.
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Makkah Towers Parking – Requires Hotel Reservation
There are extremely huge free parking lots under the clock tower and other hotels. To avail of this parking, a reservation in the hotel/tower is necessary.
Ibrahim Khalil Road Parking – Paid
Starting from the Misflah bridge, going along the way up to Nakkash is the Ibrahim Khalil road parking. With meters installed along the road, this paid parking can be a smart choice due to its short distance from Masjid Al-Haram.
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