When Jeddah Stay Prices Rise and Fall: A Month-by-Month Booking Calendar
Prices for the same apartment in Jeddah can change a lot from one month to the next. The building, the unit and the service stay the same. What changes is how many people want to be in Jeddah on those dates.
This guide explains what drives those changes, month by month, so you can choose your dates and book at the right time. It is written by the reservations team at Best Trip Hotels, which runs serviced apartments in Jeddah and one branch in Jazan, and sees demand rise and fall across the year. We do not list prices here, because rates change too often for a fixed table to stay accurate. Instead, the guide shows the direction of demand and how to plan around it. When you do compare prices, remember that many rates are shown before tax, as our guide to hotel taxes in Saudi Arabia explains.
What Moves Accommodation Prices in Jeddah
Five things shape demand in Jeddah more than anything else.
The Islamic calendar. Jeddah is the main gateway to Makkah, so Umrah, Ramadan and Hajj have a strong effect on bookings. These dates move about 11 days earlier each year.
School holidays. Saudi families travel during school breaks, and so do Umrah families from abroad during their own holidays.
Major events. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Jeddah Season concerts and festivals bring short, sharp spikes.
Weather. Jeddah is hot and humid in summer and mild in winter, which affects leisure travel.
The working week. Business travel fills Sunday to Thursday, while leisure guests often arrive for the Friday and Saturday weekend.
National data shows the swing. According to GASTAT figures reported by Argaam, serviced apartment occupancy across Saudi Arabia was 51.6% in the first quarter of 2026, which included Ramadan, and 46.5% in the second quarter.
Jeddah’s Key Dates for 2027
Islamic dates below are expected dates. They are confirmed by moon sighting, so check official announcements close to your trip.
Expected date
Event
Effect on stays in Jeddah
From about 20 November 2026
Saudi school autumn break
Busier with Saudi families
Late December 2026 to early January 2027
Western winter holidays
Strong Umrah demand from abroad
From about 8 January 2027
Saudi school mid-year break
Busier with Saudi families
About 8 February to 9 or 10 March 2027
Ramadan
Busy, peaking in the last ten nights
22 February 2027
Founding Day, falls within Ramadan
Adds to Ramadan demand
About 9 or 10 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr
Very busy around Eid
19 to 21 March 2027
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Sharp spike for race week
About 7 to 22 May 2027
Saudi school Eid al-Adha break
Busier with Saudi families
About 15 May 2027
Day of Arafah
Hajj traffic through Jeddah
About 16 May 2027
Eid al-Adha
Busy before and after Eid
From about 24 June 2027
Saudi summer school holidays begin
Domestic travel rises, heat limits leisure
Summer to December (past editions)
Jeddah Season
Busier event weekends
23 September 2027
Saudi National Day
Busy long weekend
The Grand Prix dates come from Arab News. School dates follow the 1448 academic calendar as published by Mdares, which draws on the Ministry of Education calendar.
Month-by-Month Booking Calendar
This table gives the usual direction of demand in each month and how early to book. It describes patterns, not fixed prices.
Month
Usual demand
Main reasons
Suggested booking time
January
High early, steadier later
Winter Umrah travel, Saudi mid-year break, mild weather
4 to 8 weeks ahead
February
High, rising through the month
Ramadan begins (2027), Founding Day
6 to 10 weeks ahead
March
Very high early, then event peak
Last ten nights, Eid al-Fitr, Grand Prix
2 to 3 months ahead
April
Moderate
Post-Eid, Umrah slows ahead of Hajj
2 to 4 weeks ahead
May
High around Eid al-Adha
Hajj traffic, Saudi school break
6 to 10 weeks ahead
June
Moderate to low
Heat, post-Hajj lull, summer holidays begin late in the month
2 to 4 weeks ahead
July
Moderate
Summer holidays, Jeddah Season weekends
3 to 6 weeks ahead for weekends
August
Moderate
Summer holidays end, Umrah season builds again
2 to 4 weeks ahead
September
Moderate
National Day long weekend
4 weeks ahead for National Day
October
Moderate
Cooler weather begins, events return
2 to 4 weeks ahead
November
Rising
Autumn school break, pleasant weather
3 to 6 weeks ahead
December
High
Winter holidays abroad, Umrah peak, mild weather
6 to 8 weeks ahead
Because Ramadan and both Eids move about 11 days earlier each year, the busy months shift too. In 2028, Ramadan will start in late January.
The Busiest Periods in Detail
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan is one of the busiest times of the year in Jeddah. Families base themselves in the city for Umrah trips, and demand builds towards the last ten nights. The days around Eid al-Fitr are often booked before Ramadan begins. Our guide to staying in a Jeddah hotel during Ramadan covers dates, suhoor and iftar in your apartment, and Umrah planning for 2027.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Race week brings a short, sharp rise in demand, especially near the north of the city and the Corniche. In 2027, the race falls about ten days after Eid al-Fitr, so March will be busy from start to finish. Book early if your dates overlap race weekend, even if you are not attending. Areas closest to the circuit fill first, so our guide to where to stay in Jeddah can help you pick a district that is easier to reach that week.
Hajj season and Eid al-Adha
Hajj changes the pattern in Jeddah. In the weeks before Hajj, Umrah travel pauses and Makkah entry is restricted to permit holders. In 2026, the Makkah entry permit window ran from 13 April to 31 May, according to Wego. Jeddah then sees heavy traffic through KAIA around Hajj and busy Eid al-Adha holidays, as Saudi families travel during the school break.
Western winter holidays and the Umrah peak
From December into early January, many families from the UK, Europe, Pakistan and elsewhere use school holidays for Umrah. Mild weather in Jeddah adds leisure visitors too. Many of these families stay in Jeddah and travel to Makkah, as our guide to staying in Jeddah for Umrah explains. If you are travelling with children, our guide to Umrah with kids covers unit sizes and rest days.
Quieter Periods and Better Value
Summer, outside Eid and events
From June to September, Jeddah is hot and humid. Leisure travel slows on weekdays, though Saudi families still travel during school holidays and Jeddah Season brings busy event weekends. If you can cope with the heat, weekday summer stays are often better value.
A pool helps in summer. Best Trip Paris in An Nuzhah has a rooftop swimming pool, the only one in our group.
The weeks after Hajj
Once Hajj traffic clears, demand often drops for a few weeks while the new Umrah season restarts. This can be a good time for business trips and family visits.
Autumn weeks between events
October and early November usually bring cooler evenings and steadier demand. Outside the Saudi autumn school break and major concerts, these weeks are often a good balance of weather and value.
Weekdays vs Weekends
The Saudi weekend is Friday and Saturday. In Jeddah, leisure demand usually rises on Thursday and Friday nights, as families from other cities arrive for the weekend.
Business demand runs the other way, from Sunday to Thursday. If your dates are flexible, a stay that avoids Thursday and Friday nights can sometimes cost less in leisure-heavy periods.
How Far Ahead to Book
There is no single right lead time. It depends on how busy your dates are and how flexible your plans are.
Peak dates (last ten nights of Ramadan, Eid, Grand Prix week): book two to three months ahead.
Busy dates (winter holidays, Saudi school breaks, Jeddah Season weekends): book four to eight weeks ahead.
Quiet dates (summer weekdays, post-Hajj weeks): two to four weeks is usually enough.
Long stays of a month or more: ask about monthly terms as early as you can, especially before Ramadan and the winter Umrah peak. Our guide to how monthly apartment stays work explains how monthly pricing differs from nightly rates.
How to Get Fair Value in Any Season
Timing is only one part of the price you pay. A few habits help in every month.
Compare the full price. Add the 15% VAT and municipality fee to any rate shown before tax, so you compare like with like.
Book flexible terms for peak dates. Plans change, and peak bookings are expensive to lose. Our guide to the hotel cancellation policy explains deadlines, fees and no-shows.
Check the channel. Prices and terms can differ between booking sites and the property itself. Our guide to booking direct vs booking sites compares the two.
Think about the district. During major events, areas near the venue fill first, while other districts may still have choice.
Stay longer for a better rate. Monthly stays are priced differently from nightly ones.
Match your arrival time. Peak dates mean full buildings and tight cleaning schedules. Our guide to early check-in and late check-out explains what to do if you land before check-in.
How Pricing Works at Best Trip Hotels
Our nightly rates are not fixed. They change with the season, demand, the unit and the length of stay, and they can move from week to week around Ramadan, Eid, school holidays and major events.
For that reason, we do not publish a fixed price list in our blog. Updated and accurate rates for your dates are shown on each hotel’s branch page and in our booking engine. Listed rates exclude 15% VAT and the municipality fee unless the page says otherwise.
Best Trip City Zone and Best Trip Istanbul are monthly properties. Their terms are agreed directly with our team rather than shown as nightly prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to book a hotel in Jeddah?
For quiet dates, two to four weeks ahead is usually enough. For Ramadan, Eid, the Grand Prix and the winter holidays, book two to three months ahead.
What is the cheapest time to stay in Jeddah?
Demand is often softer on summer weekdays outside Eid and event weekends, and in the weeks just after Hajj. Exact prices vary by property and date.
When is peak season in Jeddah?
The main peaks are Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and December to early January.
When is Ramadan 2027?
It is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr around 9 or 10 March, subject to moon sighting.
When is the 2027 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
It is scheduled for 19 to 21 March 2027 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Are weekends more expensive in Jeddah?
In leisure-heavy periods, Thursday and Friday nights are often busier. On business-heavy weeks, weekdays can be busier instead.
Do Best Trip Hotels’ rates change by season?
Yes. Our rates change with the season and demand, so check the hotel’s branch page or our booking engine for current rates for your dates.
Plan Your Dates With Best Trip Hotels
The best price comes from the right dates, booked at the right time. Our team sees every season in Jeddah and can tell you how busy your dates are likely to be before you book.
Near the airport, with a pool for summer: Best Trip Paris in An Nuzhah.
Rates are not fixed and change with the season. For updated and accurate rates, visit the branch page of the hotel you want, or ask our team on +966 547010115 by phone or WhatsApp, 24 hours a day.
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