Muslims are free to perform Umrah but everyone has its own lifestyle. Some people prefer to perform Umrah on Easter holidays and some people prefer cheap Ramadan Umrah packages. The budget of your travelling may vary according to your decided dates.
I have seen a lot of people who either skip or postpone their Umrah plan just because of the cost. You can reduce the cost of your Umrah expenses in various ways. You can also reduce the cost of your Umrah package by managing your transportation wisely.
It can be a little bit harder to plan with your expected budget. The first advice is to consult your travel agent to provide you with a complete package that includes your transportation in your Umrah performance in Makkah. Many travel agents have some built-in packages but if you want to modify them then they can provide you with the facility of customization.
Select wisely
If you are travelling for the first time then you should book your package wisely. If you book a package that cost you too high you will not be able to do some extra things that you can do with a cheaper one. Such as you can’ visit ziarats with a minimum remaining budget.
Look For a Group Package
If you book your Umrah with an organized group it will reduce the cost of your Umrah package. The transportation expenses will be divided into the whole group equally. To go with a group you will have to be flexible in your travel dates.
Use Public Transport
Although many travel agents provide the transport facility in their Umrah package. Almost every hotel in Makkah and Madinah provides free shuttle services to Umrah pilgrims. If you still have to travel within the city of Makkah and Madinah you are advised to use public transport. Ask about the fare of your destination before travelling from local transport.
Select Your Hotel Near to Haram
You can also save your money by selecting the hotels that are near to Masjid-al-Haram and Masjid-al-Nabawi. In this way, you will not have to go to the Mosque by any kind of transportation. It will reduce your Umrah expenses.
Your time will also be saved. You can spend more time in the Mosque during your Umrah. You can easily go to the mosque at prayer timings if your hotel is near to the mosque. If you are travelling with an aged one it will also be easy for them.
For D.I.Y Umrah
If you going on Umrah without any agent then you are advised to use the latest taxi services like Uber and Careem. You can download their app on both android and ios devices. Especially don’t take a taxi closer at the airport as they will charge you higher than normal prices.
In short, you should do some extra efforts in searching for the most suitable travel plan. You can only find the best deals through approved Umrah agents UK. You should book your package at least a month prior to your departure and be flexible in your travel dates.
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