Do you need a ticket to enter Petra?

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.



Yes, you absolutely need a ticket to enter the Petra Archaeological Park in Jordan. As of 2026, a one-day ticket for "accommodated visitors" (those staying at least one night in Jordan) costs 50 JD (approx. $70 USD). If you are a "non-accommodated visitor" (a day-tripper from Israel or a cruise passenger), the price jumps significantly to 90 JD ($127 USD). A highly recommended option for 2026 travelers is the Jordan Pass, which must be purchased online before arrival; it includes the Petra entry fee and waives the cost of the tourist visa, provided you stay in Jordan for at least three nights. Tickets are checked at the main Visitor Center in Wadi Musa before you enter the Siq. It is important to note that the "Petra by Night" experience—where the Treasury is lit by thousands of candles—requires a separate ticket (17 JD) and cannot be accessed with a standard daytime pass or the Jordan Pass. Children under 12 enter the site for free.

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Do I Need A Guide Or A Tour? You can totally visit Petra by yourself?we did! If you're visiting several areas in Jordan, a tour guide and driver may simplify things, but it's certainly not a requirement. You can consider hiring a guide at the entrance to Petra, which I would have considered if we'd had more time.

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How much is the entrance for Petra? A standard one-day ticket to Petra costs 50 JD (£57 / $70 USD / €67), but you can also buy multi-day tickets for 55 JD and 60 JD.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Part of the reason that camping in Wadi Rum is so affordable during the initial booking process is that the guides running the camps make a good chunk of their money selling Jeep tours and camel rides. This is simply part of the process, and nothing to be worried about at all–but it helps to know what to expect.

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Our Petra & Wadi Rum Day Trip gives travelers staying in Amman and the Dead Sea the opportunity to see the wondrous sites of Jordan all in one day. This adventure will take you to two of the world's most impressive and unforgettable sites.

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The main sights can be experienced in one full day, but for those who like hiking and exploring off the beaten track, two to three days is ideal. If you want to plan and make the most of your time in the desert, I'm sharing all the details from our two-day adventure trip in Wadi Rum below.

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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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