Wadi Musa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wadi Musa

With a population of 14,000, Wadi Musa is a must-see destination in Ma'an, Jordan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wadi Musa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Musa in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wadi Musa

Plane

Although Wadi Musa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 56 miles from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 29h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 117 miles from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Sixt, among others, in Amman.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Wadi Musa.

Plane

Although Wadi Musa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 56 miles from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 29h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 117 miles from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Sixt, among others, in Amman.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Wadi Musa.

Airports near Wadi Musa

Airlines serving Wadi Musa

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,440 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,795 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (215 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (23 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wadi Musa

From 5-star hotels such as the Petra Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Petra Bubble Luxotel, Wadi Musa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Esperanza Petra and Al Rashid Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Musa

Most booked hotels in Wadi Musa

Petra Moon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2360 reviews)
$92+
Petra Guest House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1061 reviews)
$98+
Petra Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 756 reviews)
$120+
Mövenpick Resort Petra
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 894 reviews)
$175+
Tetra Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3 reviews)
$33+
Montreal Hotel - Al Shobak
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Wadi Musa

Expect to pay $6.40 per gallon in Wadi Musa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.77 and $102.36.

Expect to pay $6.40 per gallon in Wadi Musa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.77 and $102.36.