How Much Does an AlUla Trip Cost? Complete Budget Guide 2026

💰 Quick Cost Summary (Per Person, 3 Days)

Budget

~SAR 1,500 (~$400)

Mid-Range

~SAR 4,000 (~$1,067)

Luxury

~SAR 15,000+ (~$4,000+)

Category	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
Hotel (per night)	SAR 150–250	SAR 350–600	SAR 1,500–5,000+
Hegra Ticket	SAR 95–135	SAR 135–195	SAR 195 (VIP)
Dadan Ticket	SAR 30–50	SAR 50–80	SAR 80+
Guided Tour	SAR 100–150	SAR 250–400	SAR 600–1,200
Food (per day)	SAR 50–80	SAR 120–200	SAR 300–600
Hot Air Balloon	SAR 350–500	SAR 500–700	SAR 700+
Private Taxi (full day)	SAR 200–300	SAR 300–450	SAR 450–700
Flight (Riyadh–AlUla)	SAR 180–300	SAR 300–500	SAR 600–2,000+

* All prices approximate and subject to change. Check current rates before booking.

Budget TravelerSAR 300–500 (~$80–$133) / day

Mid-Range TravelerSAR 700–1,200 (~$187–$320) / day

Luxury TravelerSAR 2,500–8,000+ (~$667–$2,133+) / day

🛂

SAR 300 (~$80)

Required for most nationalities; annual multiple-entry

🛡️

SAR 50–150/trip

Strongly recommended; medical evacuation coverage advised

✈️

SAR 150–350

AlUla Airport to city hotels; pre-book for best price

📸

SAR 100–300

Professional photography at heritage sites requires permits

🎵

SAR 100–500+

Concert tickets and premium events are sold separately

🐪

SAR 100–400

Add-on experiences not always included in tour packages

1Book flights and hotels 2–3 months in advance for best prices
2Visit in shoulder season (April, September) for lower hotel rates and fewer crowds
3Group Hegra visits — sharing a guide with others reduces per-person cost
4Book a private taxi for the full day vs. per-trip rates — far cheaper for multiple sites
5Eat at local restaurants in AlUla city rather than resort restaurants
6Check the Experience AlUla app for discounted combo ticket packages
7Riyadh or Jeddah flight connections are often cheaper than direct routes

Pre-book a private taxi at a fixed rate and avoid overpaying for ad-hoc rides. Transparent pricing, no surprises.