Places to See in AlUla
- Hegra (Madain Salih)Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with monumental Nabataean rock-cut tombs. Tickets required.
- Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)A giant natural sandstone formation shaped like an elephant.
- AlUla Old TownHundreds of mud-brick houses and narrow lanes, beautifully restored.
- Dadan & Jabal IkmahAncient Dadanite and Lihyanite remains and an open-air library of rock inscriptions.
Madinah to AlUla Taxi Prices
Prices are per vehicle and include the return journey to your Madinah hotel, fuel and the driver for the day. Site entry tickets are not included.
Plan ahead: It is a long day — we suggest leaving Madinah right after Fajr. Book your Hegra tickets first, then send us the time slot and we will plan your departure.
Madinah to AlUla — FAQs
How much is a taxi from Madinah to AlUla?
A private AlUla day trip from Madinah costs from SAR 800 in a sedan, SAR 1,000 in a Hyundai Staria, SAR 1,600 in a Toyota HiAce, SAR 1,800 in a Toyota Coaster and SAR 2,000 in a GMC Yukon XL — including the return to Madinah.
How far is AlUla from Madinah?
AlUla is about 330 km north of Madinah — roughly 3.5 to 4 hours by road each way.
Are entry tickets to Hegra included?
No. Entry to Hegra and some other AlUla heritage sites must be booked separately through the official AlUla visitor platform, usually with a set time slot. We plan the drive around your booked times.
Can we stay overnight in AlUla?
Yes. Tell us your dates and hotel and we will quote a fixed price for a two-day trip with the driver.