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Things to Do in Petra

Everything you need for an unforgettable Petra trip — skip-the-line tickets, airport transfers, hotels, car hire and cheap flights, all in one place.

Petra is one of the world's most rewarding destinations — and planning your trip is simple when tickets, transfers, stays and flights all live in one place. Below you'll find hand-picked Petra experiences and travel deals from trusted booking partners, refreshed regularly so you always see live availability and fair prices.

Where to stay

Hotels in Petra: see today's live prices

Browse every hotel in Petra on Trip.com with today's real prices, guest reviews and free cancellation on most rooms.

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Best areas to stay in Petra

Pick the neighbourhood that fits your trip, then compare live hotel prices.

Area photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Wadi Musa Downtown, Petra
1 Wadi Musa Downtown$$
First-timers & sightseeing

Convenient, lively, practical

Best base for Petra visits, with many hotels, restaurants, and easy access to the Visitor Centre and park shuttles.

Hotels in Wadi Musa Downtown
Near Petra Visitor Centre, Petra
2 Near Petra Visitor Centre$$$
Early starts

Quiet, ultra-convenient

Closest practical stay for entering Petra early, cutting morning travel time and making taxi or shuttle access simplest.

Hotels in Near Petra Visitor Centre
3 Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)$$
Repeat visitors & calm stays

Peaceful, scenic, relaxed

A quieter area north of Petra with views and quick access to Little Petra, while still reaching Petra by car easily.

Hotels in Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
Umm Sayhoun, Petra
Umm Sayhoun$
Culture seekers

Local, authentic, low-key

A Bedouin village near the park area offering a more local feel, with easy taxi access to the Petra Visitor Centre.

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Your Petra trip checklist

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How much does a Petra trip cost?

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Nights

4

Travellers

2

Travel style

Currency

  • HotelTypical

    4 nights × 1 room

    $560
  • Airport transfersTypical

    Return trip × 1 car

    $280
  • Tours & ticketsTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $280
  • Food & drinksTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $360
  • Local transportTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $80

Estimated total

$780 per person

$1,560

Typical costs are researched estimates, refreshed monthly. "Live" prices come from current partner fares. Exchange rates update daily.

Things to Do in Petra

Tours, tickets and attractions

Private Transfer From or To Airport, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Private Transfer From or To Airport, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea

5.0(25 reviews)· 1h

Take the stress out of traveling with our private transfer service between Queen Alia International Airport, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Choose a convenient one-way transfer from the airport to your destination or from Petra, Wadi Rum, or the Dead Sea back to the airport. Your professional d

from$33
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Transportations around Jordan | The Jordanian Mappers
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Transportations around Jordan | The Jordanian Mappers

5.0(24 reviews)· 1h

We will pick you up with Full-Size sedan car for extra comfort, bottled water and Free Wi-Fi service available to stay connected, and we will drop you off at your hotel or destination.

from$55
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Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers

5.0(40 reviews)· 1h

We will pick you up with Full-Size sedan car for extra comfort, bottled water and Free Wi-Fi service available to stay connected, and we will drop you off at your hotel or destination.

from$55
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Tours & Day Trips in Petra
ExperiencesInstant confirmation Petra
KKday

Tours & Day Trips in Petra

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Skip-the-Line Tickets in Petra
ExperiencesSkip-the-line entry Petra
Tiqets

Skip-the-Line Tickets in Petra

Museums, landmarks and top attractions in Petra — instant mobile tickets with Tiqets, skip the queue.

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Things to Do in Petra
ExperiencesBest-price guarantee Petra
Klook

Things to Do in Petra

Book top tours, attractions and activities in Petra with Klook — instant mobile tickets and a best-price guarantee.

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Top attractions & tours in Petra
Experiences Petra
Trip.com

Top attractions & tours in Petra

Skip-the-line tickets, day trips and tours in Petra, with instant confirmation.

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Petra Back Trail to the Monastery: Private Guided Hike
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Petra Back Trail to the Monastery: Private Guided Hike

4.9(35 reviews)· 5h

* **Enter Petra by the Back Trail** — begin your adventure away from the main entrance and approach Petra through spectacular mountain scenery. * **Hike from Little Petra to the Monastery** — follow an ancient route through dramatic landscapes before reaching Petra’s magnificent Monastery. * **Exper

from$289
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Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .

5.0(25 reviews)· 5h

Experience the majesty of Petra like never before with a private guided tour through the lesser-known back entrance. This unique approach allows you to discover the ancient city's hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes. Meet your guide and begin your tour of Petra. Explore the scenic rear entrance

from$180
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Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .

5.0(195 reviews)· 2h

This tour is led by a knowledgeable and experienced local guide who knows Petra’s secret trails and hidden mysteries. You will experience Petra in a way most visitors never do, through a fully personalized journey tailored to your interests and pace. Explore the ancient history behind Petra’s tombs,

from$75
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Tour Privado en Español a Petra: Historia y Cultura Nabatea
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Tour Privado en Español a Petra: Historia y Cultura Nabatea

5.0(1 reviews)· 48h

¿Por qué elegir este tour único en Petra? Acceso Exclusivo por la Ruta Trasera: Evitamos las masas de turistas e iniciamos la aventura desde Pequeña Petra a través de impresionantes paisajes de montaña vírgenes. Caminata Inteligente y Menos Fatigosa: En lugar de subir los agotadores 800 escalones h

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Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch
ExperiencesFree cancellation Petra
Viator

Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch

4.6(48 reviews)· 6h

the tour covers an extensive amount of the site of Petra and we save time for visitors due to entering from the back way. The guide is of the bedouin people who was born in one of the caves of Petra. The view of Wadi Araba desert and quietness is very unique. Tour offers options that accomodate t

from$130
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Airport Transfers in Petra

Get from the airport to your hotel, hassle-free

Airport Transfers in Petra
TransferFixed price, no surge Petra
Kiwitaxi

Airport Transfers in Petra

Pre-book a private airport transfer in Petra with Kiwitaxi — fixed price, flight tracking and no surge pricing.

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Where to Stay in Petra

Hand-picked stays and live rates

Hotels in Petra
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Hotels in Petra

Browse every hotel in Petra with today's real prices, guest reviews and free-cancellation options.

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Car Hire in Petra

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Local Car Rental in Petra with Localrent
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Localrent

Local Car Rental in Petra with Localrent

Rent from trusted local car-hire companies in Petra — honest prices, no hidden fees, free cancellation options.

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Cheapest car hire in Petra

Petra has no airport of its own, so these are from the nearest one in Amman. Live rates at Queen Alia International Airport, from US$19/day. Change the dates to compare every partner.

3 days
Cheapest
Nissan Sunny

Nissan Sunny

Midsize car · or similar

8.3
52Automatic
  • Includes Third Party Liability
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Full to Full
Arena Rent A Car

Arena Rent A Car

via Trip.com

US$19/day

≈ US$57 for 3 days

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Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris

Compact car · or similar

51Automatic
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Full to Full
  • Free cancellation
Carwiz

Carwiz

via Trip.com

US$23/day

≈ US$69 for 3 days

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Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra

High-end · or similar

53Automatic
  • Open 24 hours
  • Includes Third Party Liability
  • Instant confirmation
Xdrive Mobility

Xdrive Mobility

via Trip.com

US$39/day

≈ US$117 for 3 days

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Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander

Full-size SUV · or similar

72Automatic
  • Open 24 hours
  • Instant confirmation
  • Unlimited mileage
U-Save

U-Save

via Trip.com

US$102/day

≈ US$306 for 3 days

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Compare car & bike rentals for Petra

5 trusted brands side by side. Check two or three to get the best deal.

QEEQ

Best for: Lowest price search

Cars · Worldwide

Low-price search

Economybookings

Best for: All-inclusive pricing

Cars · 30,000+ locations

No hidden fees

Localrent

Best for: Islands & local deals

Cars · Europe, Asia & islands

Local prices

Trip.com

Best for: Big-brand airport rentals

Cars · Worldwide airports

Free cancellation on most cars

GetRentacar

Best for: Flexible bookings

Cars · 10,000+ locations

Free cancellation

Find the cheapest eSIM for Petra

Real plan prices from each brand, cheapest first, for plans that last your whole trip.

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Compare travel eSIMs for Petra

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Yesim

Best for: Instant activation

Regional, global & pay-as-you-go · 150+ countries

from $9.48

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Airalo

Best for: Most destinations

Local, regional & global packs · 200+ countries

from $4.50

No roaming fees

Petra travel FAQ

What are the best things to do in Petra?

The most popular Petra experiences are skip-the-line attraction tickets, guided city tours and day trips. You can book them above with instant mobile tickets from trusted partners like Tiqets and Klook — no printing required.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel in Petra?

A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to reach your Petra hotel. You'll find fixed-price, meet-and-greet airport transfers in the section above, so there's no haggling with taxis when you land.

When is the best time to visit Petra?

Petra rewards visitors year-round, but the shoulder-season months usually offer the best mix of pleasant weather, thinner crowds and lower prices. Compare live hotel and flight prices above to find the cheapest dates for your trip.

Do I need a visa to visit Petra?

Visa rules depend on your nationality and how long you stay, so always check your government's official travel advice before booking. Many travellers can enter visa-free or with a quick electronic authorisation.

How many days should I spend in Petra?

Most travellers spend 3–5 days in Petra to see the highlights without rushing. Booking your tours and transfers in advance helps you make the most of every day on the ground.

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