One of the first questions every intending pilgrim asks is simple: how much will Umrah cost? The honest answer is that it depends on four things — the season you travel, how close your hotel is to the Haram, your room sharing, and your departure city. This guide breaks each of them down so you can budget with confidence.
The price ranges in 2026
Complete Umrah packages from India in 2026 broadly fall into three tiers. Value packages — typically starting under a lakh — cover everything: visa, return flights, hotels, Indian meals, transport and guided Ziyarat, with comfortable hotels a short shuttle from the Haram. Premium packages upgrade you to hotels within easy walking distance. Luxury packages place you in the Clock Tower complex itself, where the Haram is literally steps from your lobby.
Customised itineraries can come in lower still if you are flexible on dates, duration and hotel category — which is why a personalised quote almost always beats a published rate card.
What moves the price most: the season
Ramadan is the most expensive time to perform Umrah — demand peaks because the reward of an Umrah in Ramadan is likened to Hajj. Expect Ramadan packages to run 30–50% above regular-season prices. Shawwal, immediately after Ramadan, is the smart-value window: lighter crowds and some of the year's best prices. Winter (November–February) offers pleasant weather at mid-range prices.
What should always be included
A genuine full package includes: Umrah visa, return airfare, hotels in both Makkah and Madinah, daily meals, airport and inter-city transfers in Saudi Arabia, and guided Ziyarat. Be cautious with prices that look too good — they often exclude meals, transfers or peak-date surcharges. At Arabia Originals every quote is a complete quote, and our team walks you through exactly what you get before you pay anything.