Budget · Petra · Jordan
Petra on a budget
What a trip to Petra really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Petra is moderately priced for most international visitors. Budget roughly $50–$90 per person per day on a tight budget, $130–$250 mid-range and $300–$700 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in July–August and December–February.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $50–$90 a day
- Mid-range
- $130–$250 a day
- Luxury
- $300–$700 a day
- Local currency
- JOD
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $50–$90 | $150–$270 | $250–$450 | $350–$630 |
| Mid-range | $130–$250 | $390–$750 | $650–$1,250 | $910–$1,750 |
| Luxury | $300–$700 | $900–$2,100 | $1,500–$3,500 | $2,100–$4,900 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Petra, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Petra entry ticket, 1–3 days | about JD 50–60 for overnight visitors |
| Falafel sandwich in Wadi Musa | about JD 0.50–1.50 |
| Mansaf or maqluba restaurant meal | about JD 8–15 |
| Bottle of water inside the site | about JD 1–2 |
| Taxi within Wadi Musa | about JD 2–5 |
| Mid-range hotel double room | about JD 50–100 |
| Bedouin camp dinner at Little Petra | about JD 15–25 |
Money-saving tips
- Buy a two- or three-day ticket; the extra days cost little and let you split the walking.
- Visitors who do not stay overnight in Jordan pay a much higher single-day entry fee, so staying at least one night saves money.
- If you are visiting several sites, compare the Jordan Pass with individual tickets.
- Pack lunch, snacks and water from Wadi Musa; prices inside the site are higher.
- Carry small notes in dinars for tea stalls, tips and Bedouin craft sellers.
- Hotels in Wadi Musa town centre cost far less than those at the gate, and most run free shuttles.
Free things to do
- Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) — About 10 km north of Wadi Musa, this short canyon was probably a Nabataean suburb for caravans, with rock-cut houses, water cisterns and temples.
Where to stay on a budget
$ · Best for budget, solo travellers and food lovers
Wadi Musa town centre
Budget hotels, shawarma shops and the central roundabout
$$ · Best for couples, quiet stays and solo travellers
Little Petra camps
Bedouin-style tented camps among the rocks north of Petra
$ · Best for culture, budget and solo travellers
Umm Sayhoun
The Bdul Bedouin village on the rim above Petra
Eating well for less
- Falafel and hummus — Falafel shops around the main roundabout in Wadi Musa; pack a sandwich for the site.
- Shrak bread — Bedouin camps and traditional restaurants, often baked in front of you.
Getting around for less
Petra multi-day ticket
Entry tickets are sold for one, two or three consecutive days; the two- or three-day options give time for the hiking trails and cost only a little more than a single day.
Jordan Pass
A bundled sightseeing pass that includes Petra and many other sites such as Jerash and Wadi Rum; check its current conditions on the official site.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Petra cost?
About $650–$1,250 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $250–$450 on a tight budget.
+Is Petra expensive?
It is moderately priced for international visitors. Buy a two- or three-day ticket; the extra days cost little and let you split the walking.
+How much money do I need per day in Petra?
Roughly $50–$90 on a budget and $130–$250 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Petra?
Usually in July–August and December–February.