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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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Wadi Rum travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wadi Rum

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Rum in May
Estimated hotel price
$15
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 24 miles from Wadi Rum. The shortest flight to Wadi Rum from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 31h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Rum is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 168 miles from Wadi Rum. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and GREEN MOTION , 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 24 miles from Wadi Rum. The shortest flight to Wadi Rum from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 31h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Rum is to pick up a car rental from Amman, which is about 168 miles from Wadi Rum. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amman.

Airports near Wadi Rum

Airlines serving Wadi Rum

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,140 reviews)

Where to stay in Wadi Rum

Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $71 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Rum

Most booked hotels in Wadi Rum

Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3674 reviews)
$225+
Hasan Zawaideh Camp
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 4217 reviews)
$30+

Renting a car in Wadi Rum

Renting a car in Wadi Rum costs $199 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 77% more expensive than at Aqaba King Hussein Intl.

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05.

Renting a car in Wadi Rum costs $199 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 77% more expensive than at Aqaba King Hussein Intl.

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05.