Wadi Rum travel guide

Wadi Rum Tourism | Wadi Rum Guide

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.

When to visit Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum in May
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Rum in May
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 24h 35m.

Car

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

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 24h 35m.

Car

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

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Wadi Rum.

Airports near Wadi Rum

Airlines serving Wadi Rum

Lufthansa
Good (4,655 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (219 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (23 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wadi Rum

Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 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, Excellent reviews)
£202+

Hiring a car in Wadi Rum

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Wadi Rum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.87 and £21.16.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Wadi Rum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.87 and £21.16.