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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wadi Musa travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa in September
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Musa in September
Estimated hotel price
$44
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 91 km from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 188 km from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Sixt, among others, in Amman.

Plane

Although Wadi Musa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 91 km from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 188 km from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Sixt, among others, in Amman.

Airports near Wadi Musa

AQJAqaba King Hussein Intl

Airlines serving Wadi Musa

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,033 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (217 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (432 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,033 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 $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Musa

Most booked hotels in Wadi Musa

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Petra Guest House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2290 reviews)
$96+
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Petra Moon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 3473 reviews)
$69+
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Mövenpick Resort Petra
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1640 reviews)
$140+
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Petra Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1540 reviews)
$132+
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Montreal Hotel - Al Shobak
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Wadi Musa

Expect to pay $5.75 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 $69.05 and $92.06.

Expect to pay $5.75 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 $69.05 and $92.06.

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