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How to get there
Where to stay
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Wadi Rum travel guide

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Wadi Rum is a must-see destination in Aqaba, Jordan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wadi Rum to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum in October
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Rum in October
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wadi Rum

Plane

Although Wadi Rum doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 39 km from Wadi Rum. The shortest flight to Wadi Rum from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 24h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Rum is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 270 km from Wadi Rum. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Amman.

Plane

Although Wadi Rum doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 39 km from Wadi Rum. The shortest flight to Wadi Rum from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 24h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Rum is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 270 km from Wadi Rum. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Amman.

Airports near Wadi Rum

AQJAqaba King Hussein Intl

Airlines serving Wadi Rum

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (386 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (30 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wadi Rum

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Rum

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Hasan Zawaideh Camp
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Renting a car in Wadi Rum

Expect to pay $5.94 per gallon in Wadi Rum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $71.32 and $95.09.

Expect to pay $5.94 per gallon in Wadi Rum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $71.32 and $95.09.

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