How much is the entrance to Wadi Rum?

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. Furthermore, if you have the Jordan Pass ticket you do not have to pay the entrance fee.



In 2026, the standard entrance fee to the Wadi Rum Protected Area in Jordan is 5 JOD (approximately $7 USD or €6.50) per person for international visitors. This fee is typically paid at the Wadi Rum Visitor Centre before entering the village or the desert camps. However, children under the age of 12 can enter for free. For most travelers, the best way to handle this cost is by purchasing the Jordan Pass before arrival. The Jordan Pass waives the 5 JOD entrance fee to Wadi Rum, along with the entry fees for Petra and over 40 other attractions, provided you stay in Jordan for at least three nights. If you plan to drive your own 4x4 vehicle into the protected desert rather than taking a guided tour, you will be charged an additional vehicle fee of 25 JOD. These fees are used by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority to fund conservation efforts and maintain the infrastructure of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Taxi from Petra to Wadi Rum This should be somewhere between 35-40 JOD (after you've haggled) and since Petra welcomes many independent visitors, it's also possible to split the cost with other solo travellers.

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It is possible to explore without a guide when visiting Wadi Rum, either by hiking, or by taking a 4×4 through the desert. But, Wadi Rum is large and diverse, and it's very easy to get lost in the desert landscape. Given this, it's recommended to explore the desert with a guide.

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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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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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TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Yes. Jordan issues single entry visas to U.S. citizens upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport and most international land border crossings.

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wadi rum protected area Only drive on the designated tracks. Protect nature: no hunting or collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or firewood. Camp and climb in the official sites only. For fires, use gas stoves or charcoal.

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Is there a hot shower and toilet? The Bedouin Camps have shared bathroom facilities with solar hot water. The tents at the luxury camps all have private bathroom and solar hot water. How much is the entrance ticket fee to Wadi Rum?

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Petra can be found in southwest Jordan, a couple of hours' drive north of Wadi Rum.

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Alcohol is legal, but heavily taxed For example, it's illegal to sell alcohol anywhere in the country during Ramadan (with the exception of some high-end hotels), and most camps in Wadi Rum don't serve alcohol at all (but you can often bring your own).

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PAYMENT IN WADI RUM There is no ATM and no exchange office in Wadi Rum. We cannot take payment by credit card. In Wadi Rum, payment can be made by cash in Euros, USD and Jordanian Dinars, although we prefer Jordanian dinars.

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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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