Saudi Arabia's hotel market is growing fast across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah and new destinations such as AlUla and the Red Sea coast. Pilgrims, business travellers, domestic families and new international tourists all book differently. Arabic-first booking, Tap and Tamara at checkout and clear VAT make the direct channel feel local.
Rates set in Saudi riyal; international guests see their own currency automatically.
Payments available in Saudi Arabia
Tap, Tamara, PayTabs and pay at property.
Taxes in Saudi Arabia
VAT, Municipality fee — inclusive or on top, set per property.
Guest languages
English, Arabic, with right-to-left layout for Arabic.
OTAs guests use
Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Almosafer, Wego, Airbnb — kept in sync through the channel manager.
Experiences near you
Sell local tours and activities around Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah with the room.
Destinations
Hotels we serve in Saudi Arabia.
RiyadhJeddahMakkahMadinahAlUlaDammamAl KhobarAbha
Guests from abroad
Guests visiting Saudi Arabia see their own currency.
Your rates stay in Saudi riyal. Guests arriving from other countries see converted prices automatically and can switch currency at any time.
Automatic by guest country
Currency switcher
Charged in SAR
Same room, guest's own currencyDetected by country
AEUnited Arab EmiratesAED 1,049
INIndia₹23,900
GBUnited Kingdom£226
USUnited States$286
SASaudi ArabiaSAR 1,071
SGSingaporeS$370
Guest can switch currency any timeIllustrative
Channels
The OTAs guests in Saudi Arabia compare.
Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Almosafer, Wego, Airbnb, Trip.com, Hotels.com, Tripadvisor, Hotelbeds, Google Hotels stay in sync with your own website through the channel manager — and Price Match keeps the direct price the lowest.
Booking.com
Expedia
Agoda
Almosafer
Rates, availability and restrictions in sync
Demand calendar
When guests book Saudi Arabia — and what to sell them.
Demand in Saudi Arabia moves with seasons and events. Plan rates, restrictions and offers around it.
Season
When
Who books
What to sell direct
Ramadan and Umrah peaks
Follows the Islamic calendar
Pilgrims and families in Makkah and Madinah
Multi-room booking, full-period stays, transfers
Hajj
Follows the Islamic calendar
Pilgrim groups
Group quotes, deposits, room blocks
Entertainment seasons
Riyadh Season and city events, mostly the cooler months
Domestic families and regional visitors
Event packages, weekend offers
Business
Year-round, Sunday–Thursday
Corporate and government travellers in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam
Corporate codes, invoices, flexible rates
Checklist
Direct booking checklist for Saudi Arabia hotels.
What a hotel booking engine in Saudi Arabia needs to win the direct booking.
Arabic-first booking engine with right-to-left layout
VAT at 15% and municipality fee shown in the total
Tap, PayTabs and Tamara at checkout
Multi-room booking for families
Group quotes for pilgrim groups
Prices in SAR with the guest's own currency for visitors
Saudi Arabia's hotel market is growing fast across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah and new destinations such as AlUla and the Red Sea coast. Pilgrims, business travellers, domestic families and new international tourists all book differently.
Religious travel to Makkah and Madinah follows the Islamic calendar, with Ramadan and Hajj the biggest peaks; Riyadh and Jeddah are driven by business, events and entertainment seasons. Families often book several rooms together, so multi-room booking and clear per-room pricing help.
A market growing fast
Saudi Arabia reported about 122 million visits in 2025, up 5% on the year, with tourism spending close to SAR 300 billion. The Vision 2030 target is 150 million visits a year — 80 million domestic and 70 million international.
Much of that growth comes from new supply — Riyadh, the Red Sea coast, AlUla — which means more hotels competing for the same guests on the same OTAs. The direct channel is where a hotel can stand out.
VAT and fees
VAT in Saudi Arabia is 15%, and a municipality fee also applies to hotel rooms. Guests compare totals, so show both in the first price rather than at the last step.
How Saudi guests book
Saudi families often book several rooms together, and pilgrims book around dates set by the Islamic calendar. Many guests prefer Arabic, use mada debit cards or Apple Pay, and like splitting the cost with buy-now-pay-later.
Where our hotels are
Hotels using goDirects in Saudi Arabia range across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, AlUla, Dammam, Al Khobar and Abha — each with its own rooms, rates, taxes and payment settings.
Winning direct bookings in Saudi Arabia
Arabic-first booking, Tap and Tamara at checkout and clear VAT make the direct channel feel local.
Taxes and prices in Saudi Arabia
Totals are calculated on the server using VAT, Municipality fee as set for your property. Rates are in SAR, with converted prices shown to guests from other countries.
Payments in Saudi Arabia
Available gateways: Tap, Tamara, PayTabs. Each payment is routed by the guest's card and country, and pay at property can run alongside.
VAT is 15%. A municipality fee also applies to hotel rooms; both can be set in goDirects and shown in the total price.
Can pilgrim groups book on my website?
Yes. Group booking lets organisers request a quote on your website, and your team replies from the admin.
Is Tamara available on goDirects in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Tamara buy-now-pay-later is available for hotels in Saudi Arabia, alongside Tap and PayTabs.
What should a hotel booking engine in Saudi Arabia support?
Prices in SAR and the guest's own currency, VAT, Municipality fee, Tap, Tamara payments, booking in English and Arabic, and connectivity to Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda.
Can I price my rooms in SAR?
Yes. Rates are set in Saudi riyal, and guests from other countries see converted prices for guidance.
Which payment options are available in Saudi Arabia?
Tap, Tamara, PayTabs, with smart routing, plus pay at property on the plans you choose.
How are VAT and Municipality fee shown?
They are configured per property and shown inclusive or on top, so the first price a guest sees is the price they pay.
Which OTAs can I connect in Saudi Arabia?
Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Almosafer, Wego, Airbnb, Trip.com, Hotels.com, Tripadvisor, Hotelbeds, Google Hotels, through the barrates channel manager.
Can I sell experiences in Riyadh with the room?
Yes — your own extras and local partner operators' tours, transfers and activities in the same cart.
