How much does হজ্জ cost?

The cost of হজ্জ varies enormously depending on your country of origin, the type of package you choose, and the level of accommodation and services included. As a general guide for 2026, হাজীগণ should expect to budget between $4,000 and $15,000 per person, with significant variation on either end. The Saudi government requires most international হাজীগণ to book through licensed হজ্জ operators in their home countries, and these packages typically bundle visa processing, flights, accommodation in মক্কা মুকাররমা and মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা, ground transportation between the holy sites, meals, and guidance services.

The major cost components break down approximately as follows: international flights typically represent 20-40% of the total cost, depending on distance; accommodation in মক্কা মুকাররমা (especially proximity to al-মসজিদুল হারাম) represents 25-35%, with hotels near the Haram being significantly more expensive; the Saudi হজ্জ visa and service fees set by the Saudi Ministry of হজ্জ; ground transportation between মক্কা মুকাররমা, মিনা, আরাফাত, মুযদালিফা, and optionally মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা; meals throughout the trip; the sacrificial animal (udhiyah/hady), which typically costs $100-200; and miscellaneous expenses including ইহরাম clothing, personal supplies, and gifts. Pilgrims from countries closer to Saudi Arabia (e.g., Egypt, Jordan, Turkey) generally pay less for flights, while those from Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, or Western countries face higher airfare costs.

To manage costs, consider these practical tips: book well in advance (packages announced 6-12 months before হজ্জ often have early-bird pricing); choose accommodation that is a short bus ride from the Haram rather than walking distance (significantly cheaper); travel during the standard হজ্জ window without extending your stay in মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা; join group packages through your local Islamic center or মসজিদ for negotiated rates; and set aside savings gradually using a dedicated হজ্জ fund. Remember that হজ্জ is ওয়াজিব only when you have the financial means beyond your essential needs and debts — there is no obligation to go into debt for হজ্জ.