Umrah Taxi for Canadian Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Travelling for Umrah from Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal or elsewhere in Canada? Book your private transfers before you leave, and have a driver ready the moment you land in Saudi Arabia.
Arriving from Canada
Canadian pilgrims usually connect through a European or Gulf hub and land in Jeddah or Madinah after a long journey. We track your flight so your driver is at arrivals even when schedules change.
Time difference
Saudi Arabia is 7 to 8 hours ahead of Toronto and Montreal and 10 to 11 hours ahead of Vancouver, depending on daylight saving. Always send your arrival time in local Saudi time or your flight number.
Busy travel times
Winter break, March break, summer and Ramadan are the peak periods for travel from Canada. Book your transfers early if your dates are during a school holiday.
Which vehicle to choose
Canadian families often travel with three generations together. The Hyundai Staria seats up to 7 passengers with 7 bags and has wide sliding doors that make boarding easier for elderly relatives.
Recommended vehicle
Popular itineraries for pilgrims from Canada
Umrah then Madinah
Land in Jeddah, go straight to Makkah, and finish with several days in Madinah before departing from Madinah airport.
- Jeddah Airport to Makkah Hotel from SAR 200
- Makkah to Madinah from SAR 380
- Madinah Hotel to Madinah Airport from SAR 100
Madinah first, then Makkah
Arrive in Madinah, then transfer to Makkah for Umrah with an ihram stop on the way, and fly home from Jeddah.
- Madinah Airport to Hotel from SAR 130
- Madinah to Makkah from SAR 380
- Makkah Hotel to Jeddah Airport from SAR 180
Train plus taxi
Take the Haramain train between the cities and use our fixed-price taxis to and from the train stations.
- Makkah Haramain Train Station from SAR 100
- Madinah Haramain Train Station from SAR 100
Tips for pilgrims from Canada
- Message us your flight number and a Canadian phone number or WhatsApp so we can reach you after landing.
- Keep your hotel confirmation handy in case the driver needs the exact address.
- Ask for extra luggage space if you are carrying large bags or strollers.
Questions from pilgrims in Canada
Can I reserve my driver from Canada?
Yes. Send us the route, date, flight number and passengers on WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and fixed price in advance.
What is the price in Canadian dollars?
Prices are in Saudi riyals per vehicle. Use our currency converter to see the amount in Canadian dollars at the latest rate.
Do you have vehicles for large families?
Yes. The Staria seats up to 7 passengers, the Hiace up to 10 and the Coaster up to 18.