Middle East · Country guide
Saudi Arabia
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Saudi Arabia — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
SAR
Language
Arabic
Tipping
Customary
Region
Middle East
Currency
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Arabic. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% is appreciated, not obligatory; tip drivers and guides for desert trips.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Rental car or organized tours for AlUla and the desert; ride-hailing (Uber/Careem) in cities.
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What currency does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Saudi Arabia?
The main language is Arabic. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Saudi Arabia?
10% is appreciated, not obligatory; tip drivers and guides for desert trips.
How do you get around Saudi Arabia?
Rental car or organized tours for AlUla and the desert; ride-hailing (Uber/Careem) in cities.