Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 March
Estimated hotel price
AED 98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Rum in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 98
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 8h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Rum is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 270 km from Wadi Rum. You’ll find branches of Arena Rent a Car and Europcar, 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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 8h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Rum is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 270 km from Wadi Rum. You’ll find branches of Arena Rent a Car and Europcar, 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)

Where to stay in Wadi Rum

Average rates range from around AED 388 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Rum

Hiring a car in Wadi Rum

Expect to pay AED 5.77 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 AED 69.20 and AED 92.26.

Expect to pay AED 5.77 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 AED 69.20 and AED 92.26.

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