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. Wadi Musa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa in May
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Musa in May
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 117 miles from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Arena Rent a Car, 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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

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

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Wadi Musa.

Airports near Wadi Musa

Airlines serving Wadi Musa

Lufthansa
Good (7,190 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,670 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,837 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (248 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,616 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (450 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (29 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (45 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 £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 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 Guest House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Petra Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£122+
Mövenpick Resort Petra
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Tetra Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£44+

Hiring a car in Wadi Musa

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Wadi Musa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.57 and £19.43.

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Wadi Musa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.57 and £19.43.