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After meeting many travelers who came to Saudi, many do not know how to go about and the locals they ask are not aware of the services available in the country.

Here&#8217;s a quick and to the point guide which I will continuously update.

<strong>Local Transport</strong>





InterCity: <a href="https://www.saptco.com.sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAPTCO</a>

Urban Buses: SAPTCO <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=urban.saptco.com.sa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download the app to know the routes &amp; schedule</a>





Car Services: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.careem.acma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Careem</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uber</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.com.easytaxi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeeny</a>

Tip: Use Careem App and choose Sawa Car (Carpooling) it&#8217;s the cheapest fare among the other car services!





Delivery Services: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrsool" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marsool</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hungerstation.android.web" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hunger Station</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.global.hellofood.android" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HelloFood</a>, Talabat. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lugmety.customer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luqmety</a>





Train: <a href="https://www.sar.com.sa/Home.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saudi Rail Way</a> and <a href="https://www.hhr.sa/sites/sro/Pages/home.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haramain RailWay</a>





Shared Car: Located outside SAPTCO bus station (Jeddah)





Flight: Saudia, Flyadeal, Flynas, and Saudi Gulf.

Tip: Saudia has the most extensive flight network

Flyadeal has the cheapest flights if booked in advance.

Car Rental: <a href="https://www.key.sa/en/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Key</a>, <a href="https://www.theebonline.com/en/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Theeb</a>, <a href="https://www.myhanco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hanco,</a> <a href="https://www.budgetsaudi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Budget</a>

***There is a mileage limit of 250 &#8211; 300km per day.

The best way to go around Saudi is to mix between buses, car rental, and cheap flights.





<strong>Accommodation</strong>

We don&#8217;t have hostels and basic accommodation are pretty expensive

A basic room starts from 100 SAR/26USD.

Couchsurfing communities are available in Saudi or try finding a cheap Airbnb.





<strong>Clothing</strong>

Men:  Basically anything.

Are shorts allowed? YES except at the malls, a few restaurants, Saudia flights (not sure about other airlines)

<strong>Women</strong>:

Are colored abayas allowed? YES! We love stylish, colorful and unique styles! It does not have to be ankle length either, it can be above ankle length and below knee length.

Should I wear a scarf? No, not needed.

Should I wear a burqa? No, not needed.

Here&#8217;s what I wear around Saudi.



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<strong>Basic Words to Know</strong>





Assalamualaykum &#8211; Hello and reply with Waalaykumsalam





Thank You &#8211; Shukran





How Much &#8211; Bekam





Where is xxxx &#8211; Fen xxxx





Left &#8211; Yasar





Right &#8211; Yameen





Straight &#8211; Alatool





<strong>Cost</strong>





Water &#8211; 1 SAR





Petrol &#8211; 0.40 SAR/liter





InterCity Bus Fare &#8211; 2 SAR

Food from local eateries
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Breakfast: 5 &#8211; 10 SAR</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Lunch/Dinner: 10 &#8211; 20 SAR</p>




<strong>Emergency Numbers</strong>





Police &#8211; 999





Ambulance &#8211; 997





Traffic Police &#8211; 993

Accident &#8211; 920000560





Civil Defense &#8211; 998

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