The average price of a 7-day trip to Wadi Rum is $1,235 for a solo traveler, $2,218 for a couple, and $4,158 for a family of 4. Wadi Rum hotels range from $36 to $137 per night with an average of $36, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are between $790 and $1,295 per person for economy flights and $2,479 to $4,064 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $51 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Wadi Rum, JO

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SSH and stay in a Wadi Rum hotel:

  • January 8th to February 18th
  • March 19th to April 22nd
  • August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and October 29th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wadi Rum is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Wadi Rum Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $803-$1,814($115-$259 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $458 to $1,127 for economy

Lodging: $51 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $2,114-$3,634($302-$519 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $916 to $2,254 for economy

Lodging: $51 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $2,804-$6,596($401-$942 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,832 to $4,508 for economy

Lodging: $102 to $110 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $36 to $51 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Wadi Rum

How cheap can you make a vacation to Wadi Rum? The cheapest trip to Wadi Rum is about $94 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 37% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $32.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $655-$1,528($94-$218 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $458 to $1,127 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $1,190-$2,816($170-$402 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $916 to $2,254 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $2,308-$5,584($330-$798 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,832 to $4,508 for economy

Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Wadi Rum cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Wadi Rum Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wadi Rum.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $1,892-$6,667($270-$952 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,127 to $2,919 for first class

Lodging: $68 to $137 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $494 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $3,376-$10,370($482-$1,481 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,254 to $5,838 for first class

Lodging: $68 to $137 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $494 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wadi Rum for a week is $6,752-$19,552($965-$2,793 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,508 to $11,676 for first class

Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $364 to $790 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Wadi Rum Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Wadi Rum is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Wadi Rum due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Wadi Rum Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

Key
Hotel Price

Prices are based on Wadi Rum hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

Key
Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Wadi Rum.

 

Flight Costs to Wadi Rum

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,295 average in late July to a low of $790 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $572. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wadi Rum our data includes 76 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wadi Rum from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $13,648 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cairo International (CAI) in Cairo (Egypt) at an average of just $126.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

Key
Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

Key
Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Wadi Rum, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $505, so you can easily save about 64% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Wadi Rum can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $342 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

Other Wadi Rum Guides

The Cost of a Trip Anywhere› Jordan › Wadi Rum, Jordan