Daily costs per person in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Most camps are all-inclusive with meals and jeep tours. Wadi Rum is excellent value — your biggest expense is getting there.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: JOD (Dinar) (1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | JOD 15–25 | JOD 40–80 | JOD 120–200 | Basic Bedouin camp → mid-range camp → luxury bubble tents |
| Food | JOD 0–5 | JOD 5–15 | JOD 20+ | Included in camp → extras & snacks → premium camp dining |
| Transport | JOD 5–10 | JOD 15–25 | JOD 50+ | Shared transfers → private taxi → private 4x4 with driver |
| Activities | JOD 10–20 | JOD 25–50 | JOD 80+ | Included jeep tour → camel trek & climbing → multi-day private guide |
| Drinks | JOD 0–2 | JOD 3–5 | JOD 10+ | Camp tea included → cold drinks from camp → bring your own alcohol |
| Daily Total | JOD 30–62 | JOD 88–175 | JOD 280+ | $42–87 → $124–247 → $394+ |
Money-saving tips
Jordan Pass includes Wadi Rum
The Jordan Pass (JOD 70–80) covers Wadi Rum entry (JOD 5) plus Petra and 40+ other sites. It also waives the visa fee. Buy online at jordanpass.jo before arriving in Jordan.
All-inclusive camps
Most Bedouin camps include dinner, breakfast, and a jeep tour in one price (JOD 35–50pp basic, JOD 80–120 mid-range). This is much better value than booking activities separately.
Share jeep tours
A full-day jeep tour costs JOD 60–80 per vehicle regardless of passengers. Join other travellers to split costs — hostels and camp hosts coordinate shared groups daily.
Basic camp over luxury
Basic Bedouin camps (JOD 35–50pp) offer the most authentic experience — shared tents, communal dining, campfire socialising. Luxury camps (JOD 150+) are comfortable but less culturally immersive.
Bring your own snacks
There are no shops inside Wadi Rum. Bring snacks, extra water, and any specific food needs from Wadi Musa, Aqaba, or Amman before arriving.
Book direct with camps
Book directly with Bedouin camps via WhatsApp rather than through booking.com or tour agencies. You pay 20–30% less and more money goes directly to the Bedouin families.
