Petra entrance fees in 2026
The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority sets the entrance fees, and the ticket is sold in Jordanian dinars. The price depends mostly on one thing: whether you spend at least one night in Jordan. An overnight stay anywhere in the country counts, not only in Wadi Musa. If you come as a day visitor without a night in Jordan, the ticket is much more expensive.
Multi-day tickets are for consecutive days, so a two-day ticket covers two days in a row. Bring your passport, because the ticket is tied to your category. These are the base prices on the ticket portal as of October 2026.
Ticket prices by category
Adult base prices in Jordanian dinars (JOD), 2026. Online processing fees are not included.
| Category | Valid for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitor, at least 1 night in Jordan | 1 day | JOD 50 |
| Foreign visitor, at least 1 night in Jordan | 2 days | JOD 55 |
| Foreign visitor, at least 1 night in Jordan | 3 days | JOD 60 |
| Visitor without a night in Jordan | 1 day | JOD 90 |
| Arab ticket | 1 day | JOD 30 |
| Residents ticket | 1 day | JOD 10 |
| Jordanian citizens | 1 day | JOD 1 (shuttle bus not included) |
| Children under 12 | Daytime | Free |
The residents ticket needs a residence card issued for at least one year. The ticket terms on the portal also contain inconsistent wording on this category, so ask at the counter if it applies to you.
Our picks: tours and your ticket
The official ticket is 50 JOD with at least one night in Jordan and 90 JOD without. These tours mostly leave it out.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private day trip from Aqaba to Petra
An air-conditioned private car with an English-speaking driver, water and lunch in Petra, picked up at your hotel, the cruise port or the airport. Entry tickets are not included.
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Private full-day Petra tour from Amman
Private transport from Amman or the airport with an English-speaking driver, water and Wi-Fi. Entry tickets, a local guide and lunch are only available as options.
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Private three-hour guided tour of Petra
Hotel pickup and a private guide in Petra, with some free time. The ticket (50 JOD per person on the tour page) and the ride back to your hotel are extra.
Check availability →Petra tours with entry options
Guided Petra visits and day trips from Amman and Aqaba. Check each listing to see whether the entrance ticket is included.
Opening hours for 2026 and 2027
The authority publishes a summer and a winter season. Winter hours began on 2 October 2026.
| Season | Petra site and Visitor Center | Little Petra ticket desk |
|---|---|---|
| Summer, 2 March to 1 October 2026 | 06:00 to 18:00 | 07:00 to 16:00 |
| Winter, 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027 | 06:30 to 17:00 | 07:00 to 14:00 |
Sources differ, check before you go. The ticket portal gives winter hours of 06:00 to 16:00 and says ticket sales end 45 minutes before closing. The Department of Antiquities portal lists winter as November to April at 06:00 to 16:00, summer at 06:00 to 18:00 and Ramadan at 06:30 to 17:30. The authority's season table is the one with dated periods for 2026 and 2027, but confirm the last entry time at the Visitor Center.
The portal describes opening on every day of the year but reserves the right to close or change hours because of weather, security or heavy crowds. Little Petra itself is listed as open daily from 06:30 to 17:00. The separate ticket desk there has shorter hours.
Where and how to buy
You can buy at the Petra Visitor Center in Wadi Musa, or online through the authority's Petra Pass portal. No general requirement to buy online is listed. At the counter you pay in cash in dinars or with a Visa card.
The online portal lists processing fees on top of the base price, so the total can be higher than the table above. If you hold a Jordan Pass, the Petra entry is included and you scan it at the Visitor Center. See the Jordan Pass page to compare the two options.
A cruise passenger on a day visit should ask how the overnight rule applies before buying, because the portal does not explain it. For the route from the port see Aqaba to Petra.
What the ticket does not cover
Extras you pay for separately.
Petra by Night
The night event is not included in a day ticket or the Jordan Pass. You need a day ticket or pass to be allowed to buy a night ticket.
Petra by Night →Guides
Licensed guides are arranged at the Visitor Center. The Main Trail is listed at JOD 50, and routes with the High Place or the Monastery at JOD 100.
Petra tours →Electric carts
The Visitor Center to the Treasury costs JOD 15 one way and JOD 25 return. The theater to Qasr al-Bint costs JOD 10 one way and JOD 15 return. There is no advance booking.
Back trail jeep
The jeep from the Nabataean Cultural Village toward Little Petra is JOD 5 per person one way. Have your Jordan Pass verified at the ticket desk before using the back trail.
Hiking trails →Petra tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Petra ticket for tourists in 2026?
JOD 50 for one day if you stay at least one night in Jordan, JOD 55 for two days and JOD 60 for three days. A visitor without a night in Jordan pays JOD 90 for one day.
Do I need to book Petra tickets online?
No general rule requires it. You can buy at the Visitor Center in Wadi Musa. The online portal is an option and adds processing fees.
Can I use my ticket over several days?
Only on consecutive days, and only if you bought the two-day or three-day ticket. A one-day ticket is for a single day.
What time does Petra open in winter?
The authority lists 06:30 to 17:00 from 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027. Another government portal lists 06:00 to 16:00. Arrive early and confirm the closing time on the day.
Are children free at Petra?
Children under 12 enter free during the day. The night event has a different limit: children under 10 are free.
Does the Jordan Pass cover Petra?
Yes. The pass includes the Petra entry for 1, 2 or 3 days depending on the package, but not the night event, guides or transport.