Petra is the highlight of most trips to Jordan, and its ticket rules surprise many visitors. The price you pay depends on how long you stay in the country and whether you buy the Jordan Pass, a bundle that includes Petra, dozens of other sites and — for eligible travellers — the tourist visa fee.
This guide explains the options so you can choose the right one before you land.
Prices and rules change. The figures below were checked against several 2026 sources; always confirm on the official Jordan Pass website and with the Petra visitor centre before you travel.
Petra ticket prices without the Jordan Pass
Petra charges international visitors different prices depending on whether they spend a night in Jordan:
- Same-day visitor (no overnight stay in Jordan): 90 JOD
- 1 day, with at least one night in Jordan: 50 JOD
- 2 consecutive days: 55 JOD
- 3 consecutive days: 60 JOD
The higher same-day price mainly affects cruise passengers and travellers on day trips from neighbouring countries. Multi-day tickets must be used on consecutive days.
Petra by Night is a separate ticket — 30 JOD per the Petra authority and the Jordan Tourism Board (checked November 2026; children under 10 free). It runs on set evenings (Sunday to Thursday in the 2025 season), 8:30pm to about 10:30pm, and you also need a valid Petra day ticket or Jordan Pass.
What the Jordan Pass is
The Jordan Pass is an online bundle sold through the official website, jordanpass.jo. It comes in three versions that differ only in how many days of Petra they include:
- Jordan Wanderer — 1 day at Petra: 70 JOD
- Jordan Explorer — 2 consecutive days at Petra: 75 JOD
- Jordan Expert — 3 consecutive days at Petra: 80 JOD
All versions include entry to many other sites — including Jerash, Wadi Rum's protected area and the Amman Citadel. Check the official list for any site you particularly want to visit, as inclusions and opening times can change.
The visa fee: where the real saving is
Most tourists who need a visa can get one on arrival, for a fee widely reported at 40 JOD. Buying the Jordan Pass before you arrive can waive that fee — but only if you meet the minimum length of stay, which official guidance describes as three days / two full nights. Sources differ on how they phrase this, so read the current conditions on jordanpass.jo before relying on it.
Note that the Jordan Pass is not available to holders of Arab nationalities, according to its official FAQ, and that visa rules depend on your passport.
So which should you buy?
If you need a tourist visa and will stay long enough to qualify for the waiver, the Jordan Pass is usually the better deal. For example, a 1-day Petra ticket (50 JOD) plus the visa (40 JOD) costs 90 JOD, while the Jordan Wanderer costs 70 JOD and includes other sites as well.
If you don't need a visa, or won't stay long enough for the waiver, compare the pass with the individual tickets for the sites you'll actually visit. For a short trip focused on Petra alone, a regular ticket can be cheaper.
If you're only visiting Petra on a day trip without staying overnight in Jordan, budget for the higher same-day price.
Tips for using your ticket
- Keep your passport with you: entry pricing depends on your entry date, and staff may check it.
- Print your Jordan Pass or keep it offline on your phone.
- Start early. Morning light in the Siq and on the Treasury is beautiful, and the trails are cooler and quieter.
- One day covers the main trail to the Treasury, Street of Facades and Royal Tombs. To climb to the Monastery or hike the High Place of Sacrifice comfortably, consider two days.
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