A road trip from Riyadh to AlUla and Hegra in a private car, with a professional driver. Travel in one day or break the journey in Hail.
Direct Route
About 11 hours
Booking & Support
Dedicated Driver Service
Arabian Elite Chauffeurs drives you privately from Riyadh to AlUla, home of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route is about 1,100 km via Qassim and Hail, around 11 hours of driving. Most guests break the trip with a night in Hail. Fixed fares start at SAR 1,780 per car in a Ford Taurus, and the driver can stay with you in AlUla. Book 24/7 on WhatsApp.
1. Plan the trip with us. Dates, hotel in AlUla, passengers and whether you’d like a night in Hail. We reply with a fixed package price.
2. Pickup in Riyadh. An early start from your home or hotel.
3. Qassim and Hail. Stops for meals and prayer; overnight in Hail if you choose.
4. Into AlUla. The last part of the drive brings you to your resort or hotel among the sandstone mountains.
5. During your stay. Keep the driver for transfers to Old Town, Elephant Rock and the Hegra visitor centre.
Distance
About 1,100 km from Riyadh to AlUla
Driving time
Around 11 hours, plus stops
Route
Riyadh → Qassim → Hail → AlUla
Overnight option
A night in Hail splits the drive into two easy days
In AlUla
Driver can stay for your visit; daily rate quoted
Booking notice
Book at least 2 days ahead, especially in the winter season
Payment
Cash, card, Apple Pay or PayPal
Every fare is per vehicle, not per person, one way.
Ford Taurus
3 pax · 3 bags
Solo or couple
SAR 1,780 – 2,325
Toyota Fortuner
4 pax · 4 bags
Small family
SAR 1,780 – 2,500
Chevrolet Suburban
6 pax · 6 bags
Families, extra luggage
SAR 2,130 – 3,025
GMC Yukon XL
6 pax · 6 bags
Families, VIP SUV comfort
SAR 2,305 – 3,200
Mercedes E-Class
3 pax · 2 bags
Business travel
SAR 2,480 – 3,375
Mercedes S-Class
3 pax · 2 bags
Executives and VIP guests
SAR 3,005 – 4,250
Toyota HiAce
10 pax · 10 bags
Groups and teams
SAR 2,130 – 2,850
Toyota Coaster
20 pax · 20 bags
Large groups, events
SAR 2,655 – 3,725
The exact fare depends on your pickup point, drop-off and travel time, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel. Personal visa fees, if any, are not included. Return trips and waiting time can be quoted together as one price.
See AlUla without flight connections, with luggage and children in one car.
Stop in Qassim and Hail on the way, and use the car in AlUla.
HiAce (10) and Coaster (20) for tour groups and company trips.
Winter at Tantora and other AlUla festivals.
Private car and professional chauffeur for the whole trip
Pickup from your exact address in Riyadh
Optional overnight in Hail
Driver available during your AlUla stay
Clean, air-conditioned, late-model vehicle
Help with luggage
English- and Arabic-speaking drivers
Child seat on request
24/7 booking and support on WhatsApp
Book Hegra tickets in advance; entry is by timed tour.
Winter is peak season. Book the car and your hotel early.
Split the drive. A night in Hail makes the trip much more comfortable.
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All vehicles are chauffeur-driven, climate-controlled and prepared for your airport transfer.
Spacious premium transport for families, groups and luggage.
Comfortable, dependable travel for airport and business journeys.
Executive and VIP travel with first-class comfort and privacy.
Fares start at SAR 1,780 in a Ford Taurus and SAR 2,130 in a Chevrolet Suburban for up to six people. The price is per car, not per person.
About 11 hours of driving for roughly 1,100 km. Most guests split it with a night in Hail.
Riyadh to Qassim, then Hail, then AlUla.
Yes. We quote the drive and the days in AlUla as one package.
Yes, to the Hegra visitor centre. Hegra tours run on timed tickets you book separately.
For a short visit, flying to AlUla is faster. Driving suits families and groups, guests with lots of luggage and anyone who wants to see Qassim and Hail on the way.
Yes. We can plan a return via Madinah; ask for a quote.
Cash, card, Apple Pay or PayPal.
Send your pickup address, date, time and number of passengers on WhatsApp, and we’ll confirm your fixed price in minutes, day or night.
Pick any two cities — including routes not listed above — and see your fare range instantly. Our team confirms the exact price in minutes.
