Petra is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Petra works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Petra, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Petra, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Petra starts at around €30 per night, with a typical rate near €59 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Petra Sella Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.9 from 870 reviews, from €46 per night; Town Season Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9.8 from 506 reviews, from €52 per night; Moses Residence, guest rating 9.5 from 330 reviews, from €37 per night; P Quattro Relax Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.5 from 292 reviews, from €57 per night; Petra Plaza Hotel, guest rating 9.4 from 3432 reviews, from €56 per night.
Day trips & routes: Aqaba — about 126 km, 1h 52m drive; Madaba — about 218 km, 2h 52m drive; Suwaymah — about 200 km, 3h 11m drive; Amman — about 236 km, 3h 4m drive. Fastest option is Aqaba: 1h 52m by car.
Petra: what to know
Things to see: "Private Transportation-Nayl-fdool", rated 5 from 62 reviews, from €80.39; "Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers", rated 5 from 37 reviews, from €49.13; "Transportations around Jordan | The Jordanian Mappers", rated 5 from 23 reviews, from €49.13; "Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .", rated 5 from 22 reviews, from €160.78; "Petra in 3 Hours – Highlights with a private guide", rated 5 from 21 reviews, from €66.99.
Petra has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Petra is around €59, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Petra you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Jordan, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
