Money & Budget · 7 min read

How Much Does a Trip to Saudi Arabia Cost in 2026? Daily Budgets in SAR & USD

Realistic daily spending breakdowns in SAR (﷼) (﷼) and USD across backpacker, mid-range, and luxury travel styles in Saudi Arabia.

Daily Cost Benchmarks in SAR (﷼)

Budget travelers spend roughly ﷼281–﷼431 ($75–$115 USD) per day using hostels, regional transit, and market dining (Kabsa (Fragrant Spiced Basmati Rice with Lamb or Chicken) for ﷼23–﷼68). Mid-range travelers average ﷼619–﷼1050 ($165–$280 USD) per day staying in boutique 3–4 star hotels in Riyadh & Diriyah (At-Turaif) Historic Center & Old Quarter or AlUla & Hegra (Madain Saleh) Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Tax, Service Charges & Tipping

10% at upscale sit-down restaurants if service charge is not included; 5–10 SAR for hotel bellhops or coffee servers; 15% VAT is already included in all displayed prices across Saudi Arabia.