Saudi Arabia
Opening to tourism with mega-projects like NEOM. Ancient Nabatean sites at AlUla, Red Sea diving, and modernizing rapidly.
💸Estimated cost for Saudi Arabia
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$988.25〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,185.23〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,635.47〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥126,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Riyadh
06:44
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local -8h
Your time: 14:44 (Mon)
Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
eVisa available for tourists (about $120). Major change — was closed to tourism until 2019.
Visa
evisa
Max stay
90 days
Passport
6 months
💬 Language
Arabic is official. English spoken in business and tourism.
🚆 Transport
Domestic flights (Saudia, flynas). Haramain high-speed rail. Uber/Careem. Rental cars.
💳 Payment
Cards widely accepted. Saudi Riyal pegged to USD. ATMs everywhere.
📋 Travel Basics
Desert climate (extremely hot in summer). Alcohol is banned. Modest dress required. Women can now drive and travel freely. Ramadan affects everything.
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Safety
BExercise normal caution
Nationwide advisory active
✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-06-18
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