Petra ticket prices 2026 at a glance
One Petra ticket covers the whole site: the main trail from the Visitor Center, through the Siq to the Treasury and on. Foreign visitors who spend at least one night in Jordan pay JOD 50 for 1 day, JOD 55 for 2 days and JOD 60 for 3 days. Without a night in Jordan the price is JOD 90. Multi-day tickets run on consecutive days, and you show your passport.
Children under 12 enter free in the daytime. You buy at the Visitor Center or online, and you do not have to reserve in advance. Check the final total at checkout. All prices here are in Jordanian dinar (JOD) for 2026.
The Treasury is a walk of up to 1 hour from the Visitor Center. Petra by Night needs its own ticket, and so do a few extras further down.
Our picks: Petra tours with the entry included
Our take: the Eilat and Aqaba day tours include the Petra entry, the Eilat one also the border logistics apart from visa and tax. From Amman, add the ticket option to the day trip.
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.
Petra from Eilat with transfer and lunch
- Petra entry
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and return
A group day across the border with the Petra entry included. The Jordan visa and border tax are paid extra.
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Petra day tour from Aqaba with entry
- Petra day entry
- Three-hour guided walk
- Lunch
A group day by coach with the day entry and a three-hour guided walk.
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Private or group day to Petra from Amman
- Amman hotel transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Petra entry with the option
Transport from Amman and back; the Petra ticket comes with the matching option.
Check availability →Petra tours and tickets
Guided day trips from Amman, Aqaba and Eilat, plus Petra by Night, with live prices and availability. Check whether the Petra entry ticket is included before you book.
Who pays what
Prices for 2026. Bring your passport for every rate that depends on nationality or residence.
| Visitor | Price 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitor with at least one night in Jordan | JOD 50 (1 day), JOD 55 (2 days), JOD 60 (3 days) | Multi-day tickets run on consecutive days |
| Foreign visitor without a night in Jordan | JOD 90 | – |
| Children under 12 | Free | Daytime entry |
| Arab visitors | JOD 30 | – |
| Residents with an annual residence card | JOD 1 to JOD 10 | Confirm the rate at the counter |
| Temporary passport holders | JOD 10 | – |
| Jordanians | JOD 1 | – |
For most visitors from abroad the first row applies: stay at least one night in Jordan, and the price drops from JOD 90 to JOD 50 for a single day.
Jordan Pass or a single Petra ticket?
The Pass bundles Petra with other sights and the visa fee waiver. Details in the Jordan Pass guide.
| Option | Petra days | Price 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Petra ticket, with a night in Jordan | 1, 2 or 3 | JOD 50, JOD 55 or JOD 60 |
| Jordan Pass Wanderer | 1 | JOD 70 |
| Jordan Pass Explorer | 2, consecutive | JOD 75 |
| Jordan Pass Expert | 3, consecutive | JOD 80 |
For most visitors who stay at least two nights and need a single-entry visa, the Pass is the better value. The visa fee of JOD 40 is waived, and the Pass costs JOD 20 more than the matching Petra ticket. If you already have a visa or come only for Petra, the plain ticket is cheaper.
- Buy the Pass before you arrive, and stay at least 2 nights (3 days) for the visa fee waiver.
- The Pass is not a visa and does not guarantee entry. The waiver covers a single-entry visa, regularly JOD 40.
- Use it within 3 months of purchase. It ends 1 month after the first scan, and the Petra days stay consecutive.
- Carry ID. Children under 12 with their parents need no separate pass for the included entries.
- Transport and Petra by Night are not included.
Opening hours and where to buy
Open daily. The Visitor Center keeps the same hours as the site.
Summer: 2 March to 1 October 2026
06:00 to 18:00 for the site and the Visitor Center. Ticket sales end 45 minutes before closing.
Best time to visit →Winter: 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027
06:30 to 17:00, and some ticket terms give 06:00 to 16:00. Ticket sales end 45 minutes before closing. Plan for the earlier time.
Day trip timing →Buying on the spot
The ticket counters are at the Visitor Center. Tickets, maps and licensed guides in German, English and other languages are arranged there.
Guides and tours →After closing
Do not stay on the site after it closes. Staying can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Safety →Extra costs on the way to the Treasury
Prices for 2026. None of these is part of the basic day ticket.
| Item | Price 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Club Car to the Treasury | JOD 15 one way, JOD 25 return | Pay on site, no advance booking. The only legal transport to the Treasury |
| Guide, Main Trail | JOD 50 | About 2.5 hours via the Siq and the Treasury to Qasr al-Bint. Ask at the Visitor Center about group size |
| Viewpoint opposite the Treasury | JOD 15 | A separate fee |
| Petra by Night | JOD 30 | Sunday to Thursday, 20:30–22:30. Needs a day ticket or Jordan Pass. Children under 10 free |
| Horse ride to the Siq | – | Not part of the ticket. The route ends at the start of the Siq |
For most visitors the ticket and the walk are enough. Add the Club Car return if time or energy is short.
Petra tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Petra ticket in 2026?
JOD 50 for 1 day, JOD 55 for 2 days and JOD 60 for 3 days if you spend at least one night in Jordan. Without a night in the country it is JOD 90. Children under 12 are free in the daytime.
Is the Jordan Pass worth it?
Usually yes, if you stay at least 2 nights, buy before you arrive and need a single-entry visa. The visa fee of JOD 40 is waived, and the Petra packages cost JOD 70, 75 and 80. Petra by Night and transport are not included.
Do I have to book Petra tickets in advance?
No general advance reservation is required. You can buy at the Visitor Center or online. Check the final total at checkout.
Does the Petra ticket include Petra by Night?
No. The evening show is JOD 30 and needs a valid day ticket or Jordan Pass. You buy it in person on the day at the office by the Visitor Center. See Petra by Night.
Is a horse ride to the Siq included in the ticket?
Do not count on it. The horse route runs only from the main entrance to the start of the Siq, and an offer of a free ride can end in a request for a tip.
Is this the official Petra ticket site?
No. This is an independent travel guide, not connected to the authority that runs Petra, Visit Jordan or the Jordan Pass. It does not sell Petra entry tickets. You buy those at the Visitor Center or through the Petra ticket portal.