Umrah Cost from USA 2023

There is undoubtedly a large number of Muslims in the USA who want to go to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, Here it is our turn to help you find out Umrah cost from USA.

 

Umrah Cost from USA 2023

The Umrah cost from USA is about  $2722, for 10 days trip, which is about 10209 Saudi riyals, This includes:

  • The Umrah visa fee: is about $80 (300 SAR).
  • Round-trip airline ticket: it cost $1966 (7374 SAR) approximately.
  • Accommodation reservations: $408 (1531 SAR).
  • Transportation: you will need about $135  (504 SAR) for transportation.
  • Restaurants: you will need approximately $133  (500 SAR) for restaurants. 

The final costs may differ for you if you purchase one of the service packages for agents in your country or from the Maqam website.

 

Umrah Cost from USA | Details 

Umrah costs are usually based on a set of costs, namely:

1- The Cost of The Umrah Visa From the USA

Regarding the Umrah visa from America for one person, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made it possible for Umrah pilgrims from outside the Kingdom

 to apply for an Umrah visa electronically through the national visa platform (Maqam).

The cost of the Umrah visa for those coming from outside the Kingdom is estimated at 300 SAR = $80, according to the official website of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

Note that the Umrah visa remains valid for a maximum period of 90 days from the date of issuance.

In addition, you must book a Saudi Airlines flight in the USA, but this may be a prerequisite or it may be canceled.

 

2- The Cost of a Ticket from the USA  to Saudi Arabia

The average cost of a flight ticket from the USA to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah is $1966 (7374 SAR) for a round trip,

and $983 (3687 SAR) for the trip.

The cost of a flight ticket from the USA to Saudi Arabia from some flight stations:

  1. From New York Airport to Riyadh International Airport: $845 (3171 SAR).
  2. From Washington Airport to Riyadh International Airport: $960 (3600 SAR).
  3. From Chicago Airport to Riyadh International Airport: $1004 (3767 SAR).
  4. From Los Angeles Airport to Riyadh International Airport: $1066 (4000 SAR).
  5. From Dallas Airport to Riyadh International Airport: $1040 (3900 SAR).

 

3- The Cost of Hotels

The cost of residence in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah is about $ 408 (1531 SAR) for 10 days, but it may differ according to the following:

  • Hotel location.
  • Hotel rating.
  • The number of days of staying.
  • The type of room and the number of people staying in it.
  • The services provided by the hotel, or the services you benefit from.
  • The season for which you are booking; As in the less crowded seasons the cost may be lower.

 

4- The Cost of Transportation and Restaurants

With regard to the cost of transportation and restaurants, we will talk about their average cost, for example:

Firstly, Transportation:

The cost of a taxi ride for a distance of 1 km is 2.1 SAR, which is equivalent to $0.56, 

so if we assume that you stayed in a hotel 3 km away from Haram, then one trip to and from Haram will cost proximately $3.5 (13 SAR), 

It means if you used it at a rate 4 times per day, the cost per day will need $14 ( 50 SAR ) approximately for transportation.

 

Secondly, Restaurants:

The average cost for one meal per person in Saudi Arabia is about $6.5 (25 SAR), 

If you eat two meals a day, lunch and dinner, the cost per day will be about $13 (50 SAR) per day, 

assuming you will have breakfast at the hotel.

 

Tips to Reduce the Cost of Umrah

There are some things that help you reduce the cost of Umrah, for example:

  • Book your trip with the help of an agent, or book a complete Umrah package (Know more)
  • Book budget hotels (find out here).
  • Eat at local restaurants, which help you learn about the country’s culture as well (find out the best here).

 

In conclusion,

The cost of an Umrah trip may vary according to your choices, your budget, and the duration of the trip, 

In addition, make sure to carry some extra money for emergencies and gifts.

 

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