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.

When to visit Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 14
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Rum in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 14
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 9h 45m.

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 Right Cars and Fun Way Car Rental, 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 9h 45m.

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 Right Cars and Fun Way Car Rental, among others, in Amman.

Airports near Wadi Rum

Airlines serving Wadi Rum

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,862 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (240 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,192 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (443 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (29 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (44 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wadi Rum

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.

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.