Riyadh · Transit cost
Local transit rarely breaks a budget on its own but compounds over a multi-day stay. Here are the fares that matter for Riyadh.
Key fares
Two numbers set the shape of transit spending: the cost of a single metro/bus ride and the airport transfer in.
- Metro / bus single ride
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- Airport transfer
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Daily transit estimate
A typical tourist day combines two metro rides (to and from your neighbourhood) with occasional longer trips. Budget around $4.00/day for local transit, plus the airport transfer once in and once out.
Passes
Most major cities sell day or weekly passes that break even at 2–4 single rides per day. This site doesn't track specific pass inventories — ask at the station on arrival or check the official transit authority.