Middle East / Destination guide
Saudi Arabia
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- Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR
- Languages in source
- Arabic
- Geographic region
- Western Asia
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Riyadh / Airports
Riyadh Airport to City Centre: Metro, Taxi or Ride App
From King Khalid International Airport (RUH) the Yellow Line metro costs SAR 4 per person for two hours; after midnight, or with a lot of luggage, use a taxi or ride app.
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Renting a Car in Saudi Arabia: Licences and Saher Fines
How long a visitor can drive in Saudi Arabia on a foreign licence, what Riyadh rental desks ask for, and how Saher camera fines reach you and must be cleared before departure.
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Riyadh Metro Tickets and Lines: Passes and First Class
A Riyadh Metro 2-hour pass costs SAR 4 (SAR 10 First Class) and covers buses too. A 3-day pass pays off from the sixth trip, a 7-day pass from the eleventh.
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