Can you enter Petra for free?

Entry into the site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor Center and can be purchased on arrival.



Generally, you cannot enter Petra for free; in 2026, it remains one of the most expensive UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world, with a standard one-day ticket for foreigners costing 50 Jordanian Dinars (approx. $70 USD). However, there are "High-Fidelity" ways to effectively eliminate the cost of the ticket. The most popular method is purchasing the Jordan Pass before you arrive in the country. If you stay in Jordan for at least three nights, the Jordan Pass (starting at 70 JOD) covers your tourist visa fee (40 JOD) and your entry to Petra, essentially making the "High-Fidelity" Petra entrance feel "free" since the pass pays for itself through the visa waiver and other site entries. Children under the age of 12 are also granted "High-Fidelity" free entry to the site. It is a high-fidelity necessity to bring your passport to the visitor center to validate your pass or ticket, as security is strictly managed to preserve this ancient Nabataean city and its iconic Treasury and Monastery.

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Although it's possible to venture on your own, tours are available with daily departures. And since many include the cost of entrance to the site, tours are both convenient and cost-effective.

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Can you go inside Petra. Petra as described earlier is a city, of course you can get inside archaeological lost city (You will pay 70$ for a ticket to get inside ).

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Camel Ride in Wadi Rum & Petra is optional for 15 JD / $ 21 USD per camel per hour. You don't need to book it in advance and can be arranged upon arrival to Petra or Wadi Rum.

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Many people know of Petra's famous Treasury from the Hollywood film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” with Harrison Ford. It's inside that Ford finds the Holy Grail.

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While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park. One day--or worse yet a morning or afternoon--is likely to bring some disappointment to those who have traveled a great distance.

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First of all, on arrival at the Visitor's Center you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Adult tickets are 5JD and children under 12 enter for free. Visitors entering in 4WD rental cars will be asked to pay an additional 25JD, however non-4WD vehicles enter for free.

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Distance and Difficulty: The Petra Main Trail is 8km / 5 miles return from the Visitors Centre. Easy walk, largely flat. Allow 3 – 4 hours return, including time to see the sites along the way.

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The easiest way to get to Petra is to join a guided tour. This option is much more expensive, but it's the most convenient one. You let someone else do all the planning and you sit back and enjoy your day. There are tour packages available from Amman and Aqaba in Jordan, or Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Eilat in Israel.

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Petra, Jordan on a Budget: 5 Money-Saving Tips [2023 UPDATE]
  1. Get the Jordan Pass. ...
  2. Buy Food at Street Markets to eat on the go. ...
  3. Don't skip Public Transport. ...
  4. Take a Day Trip to the Dead Sea rather than Staying Overnight. ...
  5. Book a tour to Petra and Wadi Rum.


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It is fine to travel in Jordan in jeans most of the time, and you can, of course, wear them in Petra as well, in case this is the piece you never leave your home without, but as the visit of Petra requires quite a lot of walking, we think hiking trousers are a much better choice.

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Tickets are available by cash or Credit cards . Children under 12 years are free of charge.

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The best time to see Petra is in the early morning or late afternoon, so plan for an early start, or arrive the evening before to stay in one of the comfortable hotels in Petra.

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Whether you are in the city of Amman, exploring Petra, or trekking the desert valley of Wadi Rum, men should refrain from wearing shorts as it is seen as disrespectful.

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It's best to arrive in the area the night before to ensure you can get a good, full day in to explore Petra. That being said, there are some great multi-day tours which include Petra as well and are ideal for those who either don't have a ton of time or who aren't comfortable exploring on their own.

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Wadi Musa – translated to the Valley of Moses – is a town that is set within a valley that surrounds the ancient city of Petra. With a large number of hotels and plenty of local restaurants to match, in recent years Wadi Musa has seen a tourism boom with visitors choosing to use the town as a base to explore Petra.

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Toilets. If you're squeamish about squat toilets, you'll be relieved to hear that nearly all hotels and restaurants (even those of a lesser quality) have Western-style toilets. Regardless of the type of loo you come across, you're unlikely to find toilet paper.

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The best times to visit Jordan are spring (March to May) or fall (September to November). The days are warm, with temperatures between 61°F and 99°F, but the nights are cool. It's not too hot for exploring sites or hiking in the nature reserves, where flora and fauna are abundant.

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It is believed that Moses' brother Aaron died and was buried in the Petra area and a white-domed mosque, built in the 14th century, commemorates this.

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On July 7, 2007 Petra was announced as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and has become the perfect and best tourist destination for many leaders and celebrities around the world.

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Petra, ancient city, centre of an Arab kingdom in Hellenistic and Roman times, the ruins of which are in southwest Jordan.

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