How to Get the Best Deals on Ramadan Umrah Packages for 2027?

What to do: Book your package early.

Why it saves money: Booking early locks in your price, giving you the choice of flights and hotels at walking distance from the Haram.

Here is how the market usually moves:

• November: You’ll have options to choose at a lower price. 
• December: Choices will be narrower, and prices start to rise.
• January: The best-placed hotels are mostly gone.
• Last minute: You pay more for what is left, with no options.

You can hold on a price with your agent with a deposit and pay the rest later, and get these three things in writing:

• The deposit amount
• The final payment date
• The cancellation terms.

Tip: Do not assume to land a "better deal" in peak season.

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What to do: Decide in which days of Ramadan you’d want to perform Umrah before comparing prices.

There are three Ashras (10 nights each) of Ramadan: the first 10 days known as the days of mercy, the second known as the days of forgiveness; the last is known as the days of freedom from the Fire, and it includes Laylat al-Qadr.

Why it saves money:

Prices of Umrah packages rise as we get closer to Ramadan, and the last ten nights sell out first.

Who each suits:

• First Ashra: If budget is your main concern.
• Second Ashra: A balance of cost and availability.
• Last ten nights: Best if Laylat al-Qadr is the reason you are going.

Tip: Decide early, as your Ashra shapes every other choice below.

What to do: Check if a hotel located farther from the Haram saves you money; choose this option if you’re solo or with friends.

Why it saves money: The cost of Hotels close to the Haram hikes in Ramadan; hotels further away are a little cheaper, so the packages are cheaper.

Use this simple check:

1. Find the saving per person from the farther hotel. Let's take £5.
2. Work out the extra taxi cost: price per trip (£10) × trips per day (5) × number of days (7)= £350
3. If the taxi total is higher, the closer hotel is the better deal.

Now consider the walking distance 5 times a day or more to Haram, while fasting, tired legs, and the strain on elderly pilgrims or children. It’s not fair to choose a cheap deal if you end up missing prayers on time.

Tip: Ask your travel partner the hotel's distance from the Haram in metres, and ask which gate and route you would walk.

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What to do: Divide your nights between Makkah and Madinah to match your budget.

Why it saves money: Hotels closer to the Haram in Makkah cost more than hotels in Madinah for your dates. You can ask your agent to mention the split price and compare the totals.

Tip: Check whether your package includes a custom split provision; also confirm that the Madinah-to-Makkah (vice versa) transfer is included to avoid paying extra.

What to do: Don’t judge the price unless you check what each package offers.

Why it saves money: There could be two packages only £200 apart, but differ significantly in inclusions like a closer hotel, meals, or transfers.

Check each of these details:

• Same dates and Ashra
• Same hotel distance and star rating
• Same room sharing (quad, triple or double)
• Airport and city/intercity transfers
• Flight type (direct or connecting) and baggage allowance
• Permit and visa support or assistance
• ATOL protection

Red flags: Pass on deals with no hotel names and no ATOL details on it; if you’re not told about the charges, that should not be paid.

Tip: Ask for a quotation in writing and then compare individually.

What to do: Match the type of package to your trip.

Group packages: These packages save you money via shared transport, fixed itineraries and bulk rates; best for pilgrims who want guidance and a set plan.

Custom packages: You want the entire itinerary planned and formatted by you, like a specific Ashra, preferred hotels, paying only for what you need.

Quick Comparison:

• Cost: In a group, the cost is lower, whereas in customised, if chosen 5-star category they costs more depending on inclusions.
• Flexibility: Customised package has higher flexibility.
• Best for: Group suits first-timers; customised suits families and anyone with fixed dates and days.

Tip: To compare the price, ask for a group and custom quote, and check Itimaar's customised Umrah packages to build one around your fixed dates.

What to do: Check flight prices of airports near you.

Why it saves money: Fares differ between London, Birmingham, Manchester and other UK airports; especially in peak weeks, these surge more.

Note that you should also add on the cost of getting to the airport, like train or coach, parking and the time you lose. Also check direct and connecting flights; cheaper connecting flights mean a long-haul flight before you start Umrah.

Tip: Ask your travel partner whether the transfer to the airport cost is included in the package; if not, add that in your comparison list.