Official Taxi
SAR 80-120 ($21-32) to city centre
30-50 min
Saudi Public Transport Company / white taxis with "Airport" designation
Uber
SAR 70-110 ($19-29) — Uber + Careem widely used
Ride-share designated zones outside each terminal
Cheapest way
Riyadh Metro Line 1 (new 2024) to city centre SAR 4 ($1) — 30 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
T1 + T2 + T3 + T4 arrivals — follow "Taxi" signs to authorized ranks
How to avoid taxi scams at King Khalid International
- Only use white airport-designated taxis at official ranks.
- Uber + Careem are safer + more predictable — recommend for first-time visitors.
- Drivers may quote a fixed fare — this can be higher than the meter would show. Ask for meter.
- Airport surcharge SAR 15 is legitimate.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Riyadh (RUH)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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SAR
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
Round up — not required.