The cost of a DIY Umrah is driven mainly by four things: hotel category and distance from the Haram, the season (Ramadan is the most expensive), how many people share each room, and whether transport is shared or private. Flights and visa are separate. Use our free Umrah cost calculator for an indicative range, then ask for a firm quote for your exact dates.
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- Hotels are usually the largest ground cost — distance matters more than stars.
- Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, costs far more than quieter months.
- Sharing a room (triple or quad) lowers the per-person cost a lot.
- Private transport costs more per group but saves hours and suits elders.
- Keep a buffer for food, ziyarat and personal spending.
In this Guide
Stay closer to the Haram for the nights you perform Umrah, and choose a slightly farther hotel for the remaining nights. You keep the important days easy while lowering the total.
Hotels: the biggest cost
Room rates rise sharply with closeness to the Haram and with demand. For the same budget you can often choose more nights farther away or fewer nights very close.
Compare live prices for your exact dates rather than relying on old price lists.
Season and dates
Ramadan, school holidays and the weeks around Eid are the busiest. Moving your trip by even a week or two can change hotel prices noticeably.
Transport and extras
You need an airport pickup, a Makkah–Madinah transfer and a return drop-off. Ziyarat tours, guides and Rawdah help are optional add-ons you can choose individually.
Estimate your own budget
Our free Umrah cost calculator lets you set travellers, nights, hotel category, season and transport and shows an indicative range in INR, SAR, AED, USD, GBP or EUR. Marhaba Haji does not sell standalone visas. Umrah visa assistance is offered only as part of an eligible full package.
| Factor | Lower cost | Higher cost |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Quieter months | Ramadan, school holidays |
| Hotel | Walking distance, 3★ | Haram-front, 5★ |
| Room | Quad or triple sharing | Double or single |
| Transport | Shared coach | Private car or van |
Clarifications & Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
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Written and reviewed by Marhaba Haji ground coordinators who arrange customized Umrah journeys for Indian passport holders from India, the Gulf and beyond.
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