Planning a visit to Petra? Understanding the ticket options helps you budget accurately and choose how much time to spend exploring Jordan’s ancient Nabataean city.

Petra admission fees depend on your visitor category and the number of days you plan to visit. Guiding, optional transport and Petra by Night can add to the total, so check what is included before booking.

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How Much Does It Cost to Enter Petra?

Visitors Staying Overnight in Jordan

For the standard accommodated-visitor category, the published admission prices are:

A longer ticket gives you time to explore at a more comfortable pace. Two-day and three-day tickets must be used on consecutive days.

Visitors Not Staying Overnight in Jordan

The published one-day admission price for visitors who do not stay overnight in Jordan is 90 JOD.

If you plan to visit Petra on your arrival day and then stay overnight in Jordan, confirm the applicable ticket and any refund procedure directly with the ticket office before purchasing. Do not assume an adjustment will happen automatically.

Other Admission Categories

Different rates apply to eligible visitors:

Confirm your eligibility and the documents required. The official guidance specifies a valid residency card issued for at least one year for the resident rate.

Do Children Need a Ticket?

Daytime admission is free for children under 12.

Check the charges for any additional activities or services separately. Free daytime admission does not necessarily mean that transport, guiding or evening experiences are also free.

Where Can You Buy Petra Tickets?

You can purchase admission through Petra’s official ticketing channels or at the visitor centre.

Bring your valid passport and any documents supporting a discounted admission category. Keep your ticket available during your visit, particularly if you are returning on a multi-day ticket.

If you have already booked a tour, check with the provider before buying admission separately.

Can You Use the Jordan Pass at Petra?

The Jordan Pass offers packages with different numbers of Petra visiting days.

Before purchasing, check your eligibility, the package’s validity and whether its inclusions suit your itinerary. Any visa-fee benefit depends on meeting the applicable conditions; the Jordan Pass itself is not a visa.

If you already hold a suitable pass, confirm the entry procedure rather than purchasing another daytime ticket unnecessarily.

Is Petra by Night Included?

Petra by Night requires a separate ticket. It is not included in standard daytime admission or the Jordan Pass.

The official visitor guidance also states that a valid daytime admission ticket is required to attend Petra by Night. Admission to the evening experience is free for children under 10.

Confirm the current event price, operating dates and arrangements before planning your evening around it.

Are Guides Included in Petra Admission?

Do not assume that a guide is included in your entry ticket.

Guiding may be booked separately or provided as part of a tour. Check the route, duration, language and meeting point, as well as whether the service is private or shared.

A guided introduction can help explain Petra’s history and architecture, while leaving time afterwards for further exploration at your own pace.

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Optional Transport Inside Petra

Petra involves substantial walking, and optional transport services have separate charges.

Electric Club Cars

Club cars are motorised golf-cart-style vehicles, rather than horse-drawn carriages.

The published prices for the visitor centre–Treasury route are:

Confirm the charging basis, boarding arrangements and return conditions before paying. This service does not cover every trail or monument within Petra.

Horse and Other Animal Rides

If considering an animal ride, confirm the route, any ticket entitlement, additional charges and tipping expectations with the official service desk before accepting.

Rides are optional. You can choose to walk, and you should not feel pressured to accept a service you do not want.

Do Petra Tours Include Entrance Fees?

Inclusions vary between experiences and providers.

A listing may offer transport only, transport with guiding, or a package that also includes admission and meals. Compare the complete cost rather than the headline price.

Before booking, check:

• Whether Petra admission is included.

• Which visitor category the price assumes.

• Whether guiding is included and for how long.

• Whether meals and drinking water are provided.

• The collection point and return arrangements.

• Whether optional transport or Petra by Night costs extra.

Booking a tour can simplify arrangements, but it does not automatically reduce the official admission charge.

Budget for the Whole Visit

Beyond your ticket, allow for transport to Wadi Musa, accommodation if staying overnight, meals, water and any optional services.

Choose a realistic route and leave enough time for the return walk. One full day offers an introduction to Petra’s main landmarks, while additional days allow a slower pace and further exploration.

Plan Your Petra Experience with Excursions Jordan

Whether you are travelling from Amman, staying in Wadi Musa or combining Petra with Wadi Rum and Aqaba, clear ticket information helps you avoid unexpected costs.

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