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.
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 9h 45m.
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 Right Cars and Fun Way Car Rental, among others, in Amman.
Average rates range from around AED 286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 275 and up for a 5-star experience.
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.