Daily costs per person in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). The Jordan Pass is essential value — it covers visa and all major sites. Food and accommodation in Wadi Musa are affordable by Middle Eastern standards.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: JOD (Dinar) (1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | JOD 8–15 | JOD 30–60 | JOD 120+ | Hostel dorms → guesthouses → Mövenpick & boutique hotels |
| Food | JOD 5–10 | JOD 15–30 | JOD 50+ | Street food & local diners → restaurants → hotel dining |
| Transport | JOD 3–8 | JOD 15–30 | JOD 60+ | JETT bus & shared taxis → private taxis → private driver |
| Activities | JOD 5–15 | JOD 25–50 | JOD 100+ | Jordan Pass sites → guided tours → helicopter & luxury camps |
| Drinks | JOD 1–3 | JOD 5–10 | JOD 15+ | Tea & juice → cafe coffee → hotel bars |
| Daily Total | JOD 22–51 | JOD 90–180 | JOD 345+ | $31–72 → $127–254 → $486+ |
Money-saving tips
Get the Jordan Pass
The Jordan Pass (JOD 70–80) includes visa fee waiver and entry to 40+ sites including Petra. It pays for itself with Petra entry alone (JOD 50 for 1 day). Buy online before arrival.
Eat local in Wadi Musa
Skip the hotel restaurants and eat in Wadi Musa town — Al-Arabi, Shabatat, and My Mom's Recipe serve filling meals for JOD 3–7. Falafel wraps and shawarma from street stalls cost JOD 1–2.
Multi-day Petra tickets
Petra entry is JOD 50 for 1 day, JOD 55 for 2 days, JOD 60 for 3 days — making extra days nearly free. Three days lets you explore without rushing and is the best value.
Share jeep tours
Wadi Rum jeep tours are per vehicle (JOD 60–80 for a half-day). Join other travellers to split costs — hostels and camps coordinate shared tours daily.
Budget accommodation
Valentine Inn (JOD 8–12 dorm) and Rocky Mountain Hotel (JOD 10–15 dorm) in Wadi Musa are backpacker favourites with free breakfast and Petra views.
Bring your own water
Water inside Petra costs JOD 1–2 per bottle. Bring a refillable bottle and fill up at your hotel. Carry at least 2 litres — you will walk 10–20km per day inside the site.
