From the highlands down to the coast
A summer break in Taif usually ends with the same question: how do we get down to Jeddah with the family, the suitcases and the bags of roses and fruit without wearing ourselves out? The same goes for people who work in Jeddah and spend weekends in Taif, and travellers with a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport. The road descends from the mountains to the coastal plain, and driving it yourself after a restful holiday is not the best way to round off the trip.
Umrah Taxi arranges a private car with a driver from anywhere in Taif, whether Al Hada, Al Shafa or the city centre, to your address in Jeddah or the departures hall at its airport. We operate around the clock and bookings are made on WhatsApp.
Where in Jeddah?
- King Abdulaziz International Airport: give us your departure time so we can plan when to leave Taif with enough margin.
- Jeddah hotels and the corniche: for those continuing their holiday by the sea.
- Residential districts: send a map location and the driver will come to the door.
- Haramain railway station in Jeddah: if you are continuing by train to Madinah.
The fare
Taif to Jeddah is quoted individually: we confirm the fare on WhatsApp based on your start point, destination and vehicle category. The price is fixed for the whole car, not per passenger, and you pay on arrival with no prepayment for normal bookings.
| Category | When to choose it | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | One to three travellers with regular bags | Confirmed on WhatsApp |
| Family SUV / van | The end of a family holiday with lots of bags and shopping | Confirmed on WhatsApp |
| VIP | More comfort on the mountain road | Confirmed on WhatsApp |
To compare with published fares, including Jeddah to Taif round trips, see the taxi fares guide.
The road and Makkah
The usual road between Taif and Jeddah passes through the Makkah area. If you want to perform Umrah on the way, remember that travellers from Taif enter ihram at their miqat (Qarn al-Manazil at Al Sail Al Kabir, or Wadi Muhrim on the Al Hada road, which lies in line with it), and the driver can pause there for you. That trip has its own page: Taif to Makkah taxi. If you are going straight to Jeddah, the driver takes the appropriate route without stopping.
Tips for the drive down from Taif
- Temperature change: you are moving from mild mountain air to coastal heat and humidity, so keep lighter clothes to hand.
- Shopping: Taif roses and fruit need a safe spot in the car, so mention them when booking.
- Children: some children find the mountain bends tiring, so plan for that and tell the driver if you need a pause.
- Airport runs: leave on time, as traffic on the approaches to Jeddah can build in the evening.
For commuters between Taif and Jeddah
If you work in Jeddah and spend weekends with family in Taif, you need a regular ride. We can arrange the trip down on the last evening of the weekend or at dawn on the first working day, and the trip back up the following weekend. Send your schedule and we will confirm the rides in advance.
Booking details
- Your address in Taif.
- Your Jeddah destination, or flight number if heading to the airport.
- Date and time, and the number of passengers and bags.
- Whether you want to pause for Umrah on the way.
Send them on WhatsApp +966551796487 or through the booking page.
Common questions
Will the driver collect me from a chalet in Al Hada or Al Shafa?
Yes. Send the exact location, as some chalets are hard to find without a map link.
Can we stop for Umrah on the way down to Jeddah?
Yes. The road passes the Makkah area, and travellers from Taif enter ihram at their miqat: Qarn al-Manazil at As-Sayl al-Kabir, or Wadi Muhrim on the Al Hada road. The driver can pause there for you. That trip has its own page: Taif to Makkah taxi.
Can you drop me at the Haramain train station in Jeddah?
Yes. If you are continuing by train to Madinah, the driver can drop you at the Haramain railway station in Jeddah; the fare is confirmed on WhatsApp.