Travel to Saudi Arabia

The price in Saudi Arabia for a cup of

cappuccino

20-63 SEK

One hour trip with

taxi

86-287 SEK

Largest airports in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport (JED)

Riyadh King Khalid Airport (RUH)

Ad Dammam King Fahd Airport (DMM)

Map of the Persian Gulf region, highlighting Iran's mountainous terrain to the north and Arabian Peninsula's desert landscape to the south, with the Gulf of Oman to the east

In Saudi Arabia, you pay with Saudi Riyal, SAR. Accepted means of payment are both cash and card.

Most used payment method

Cash

Primary currency in Saudi Arabia

Riyal - SAR

Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia

At FOREX you can plan and prepare your trip to Saudi Arabia through services such as currency exchange, booking experiences and activities, finding flights and travel insurance. Saudi Arabia offers you both tradition and modernity. Its rich history is reflected in majestic mosques, historic forts and neighborhoods. The diverse landscape ranges from desert to lush oases and impressive coastlines. The local food culture is an experience itself.

Things to do in Saudi Arabia

Whether your interest lies in adventure or waterfront relaxation, Saudi Arabia offers a unique journey. Here you can choose between hiking in deserts under starry skies or exploring bustling cities. Excursions to mosques, museums and historical sites provide insight into the region's rich heritage, while its modern cities offer world-class shopping, luxurious spas and gourmet restaurants. Some of the most popular cities and areas to visit in Saudi Arabia are Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina. The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. We wish you a fantastic trip to Saudi Arabia with many happy moments. Have a nice trip!

Book experiences in Saudi Arabia

FOREX index for Saudi Arabia

The FOREX Index compares average prices for things like mid-range or three-star hotels, restaurants and taxis.

Vacation Index

See the full list

38%

Cash Index

See the full list

An ornate clock inside Grand Central Terminal shows the time as 10:10, with a dimly lit architectural background

Time Zone: UTC+3

Average tip in a

restaurant

10 %

Upgrade your travels with FOREX Credit Card

Effective interest rate is 16.73% when paying by e-invoice for a used credit of SEK 20,000 repaid over 1 year (8MAR 2025). Creditor: Entercard Group AB (corp. no. 556673-0585), 105 34 Stockholm.

No currency conversion surcharge

Avoid surcharges and fees on holiday.

No withdrawal fee outside the EU/EEA

Withdraw cash at no extra cost.

Supplementary travel insurance

90 days of protection for you and your family.

Att låna kostar pengar!

Om du inte kan betala tillbaka skulden i tid riskerar du en betalningsanmärkning. Det kan leda till svårigheter att få hyra bostad, teckna abonnemang och få nya lån. För stöd, vänd dig till budget- och skuldrådgivningen i din kommun. Kontaktuppgifter finns på konsumentverket.se