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Petra Entry Fees are a significant expense and form a hefty part of the budget of any traveler visiting Jordan. You can only enter Petra with a valid entry ticket, which you can purchase at the ticket office at the site entrance. The Petra authorities use the proceeds to preserve the site as well as improve visitor infrastructure at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. In this article, we explain the various Petra entry fees.
The Petra Entry Fees
The Petra entry fees vary between those who are staying overnight in Jordan and those who visit for one day:
For Those Sleeping One or More Nights in Jordan
- 1-day entry to Petra - 50 JOD
- 2-day entry to Petra - 55 JOD
- 3-day entry to Petra - 60 JOD
Entry Fees to Petra for Those Visiting Jordan for One Day (Via the Borders)
- 1-day entry to Petra - 90 JOD
If you enter Jordan and visit Petra on your first day as a day-visitor, you pay the 90 JOD entry fee. Then, after staying overnight in Jordan, you can claim a 40 JOD refund the next day, reducing the effective cost to 50 JOD.
Entry Fees to Petra by Night
Even if you have only 24 hours in Petra, make sure to head to Petra by Night, which is a magical evening experience where visitors walk through the Siq to the Treasury under thousands of candles, accompanied by traditional Bedouin music. Tickets are separate from the daytime entry fee.
Does the Entry Fee to Petra Include a Horseback Ride?
The standard Petra entry ticket covers a short horse ride from the Visitor Center to just before the Siq entrance. Most of the time, visitors are expected to tip the handler (commonly ~5 JOD) if they take it, and some guides note this is effectively like paying for the ride. However, the ride is optional, and you can simply walk into the Siq without it.
Cost of Carriage at Petra
Horse-drawn carriages (often called “club cars”) are available as an optional transport service, and they are not included in the entry ticket. The typical prices from the Visitor Center to the Treasury are 15 JOD one-way and 25 JOD round-trip.
Tours to Petra With Entry Fees
Many of our remarkable tours to Petra, such as our Petra 1 Day Tour from Amman or the Dead Sea, include the entry fees within the tour price, offering visitors the most hassle-free and comfortable way to explore the site. Our Petra day tours provide exceptional expert guidance, helping you fully experience Petra’s history, beauty, and unique attractions without worrying about tickets or logistics. Note that Petra entry fees do not have group discounts, so booking a tour that includes them is often the most convenient and cost-effective way to visit.
For a complete, stress-free, and extraordinary vacation to Petra and beyond, we recommend selecting one of our Jordan Package Tours. You’ll explore Petra and other iconic Jordanian sights at a comfortable pace, while enjoying the convenience of pre-arranged travel and activities. We also plan all your hotels, transfers, thrilling experiences, and expert guides, ensuring every detail is taken care of so you can focus on creating unforgettable memories.
