Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 33 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Private Transportation-Nayl-fdool
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Private Transportation-Nayl-fdool — rated 5 from 62 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Aqaba
Aqaba is 126 km from Petra, about 1h 52m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in PetraA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers
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Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers — rated 5 from 37 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Madaba
Madaba is 218 km from Petra, about 2h 52m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in PetraA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Transportations around Jordan | The Jordanian Mappers
5.0· 23from €49
Transportations around Jordan | The Jordanian Mappers — rated 5 from 23 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Petra.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Private Transportation-Nayl-fdool
€80
Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers
€49
Transportations around Jordan | The Jordanian Mappers
€49
Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .
€161
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Design hôtel with amazing view and location in front Petra .
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A wonderful stay
I recently stayed at the Crowne Plaza with my husband, and we absolutely loved our experience. We originally chose the hotel because of its convenient location within walking distance of Petra, but it exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The room…
Authentic, professional and ethical cooking workshop
The Petra Kitchen workshop was easy to find at the Petra Boutique Hotel in the Main Street of Wadi Musa. The high quality modern kitchen and workshop area was clean and spacious. The very experienced Chef is a local who guided us through a three course menu which we loved eating at the end of the class. Traditional, ta…