💰 How Much Does a Saudi Arabia Trip Cost?
Saudi Arabia suits most budgets. A comfortable mid-range trip runs SAR 600–1,000 (USD 160–265) per person per day: a 4-star hotel at SAR 350–500, restaurant meals at SAR 40–80, ride-hailing across town for SAR 15–30, and attraction tickets from free to SAR 100.
Budget travellers can manage on SAR 250–400 a day using 3-star hotels, local restaurants (a kabsa feast rarely tops SAR 30) and intercity buses. At the top end, AlUla's desert resorts and the Red Sea islands run into the thousands per night — worth it for a once-in-a-trip splurge.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and souqs; keep a little cash for small shops and tips. Tipping around 10% is customary in restaurants. Book festival-period hotels far ahead — prices spike hard during Riyadh Season and race weekends.