Amman to Petra: a private car.
A private car from any hotel in Amman to Edom Hotel takes about three hours on the Desert Highway. For a slower day, the driver can take the King’s Highway past Madaba, Karak and Shobak castles instead. The price is fixed per car before you travel.
On the road.
Where we meet you
At the door of your Amman hotel at the time you choose. Morning departures reach Petra in time for an afternoon walk to the Treasury.
What you see
Two roads lead south. The Desert Highway is the quick one: three hours of open plateau. The King’s Highway is the old road: it winds through Madaba, drops into the canyon of Wadi Mujib, passes the castles at Karak and Shobak, and takes most of a day if you stop. Tell us which one you want.
Door to door
The driver takes you to the door of your hotel, camp meeting point, terminal or site, and helps with the bags.
- Private car, only your party
- Licensed Jordanian driver
- Air conditioning
- Fuel and road costs
- Waiting time for airport arrivals
- Help with the luggage
- A short stop on the way
Tell us where and when.
About this route.
Desert Highway or King’s Highway?
The Desert Highway takes about three hours. The King’s Highway takes five or more with stops, and is the better drive if you have the day.
Can we stop at Karak or Shobak castle?
Yes. Tell us when you book and the driver plans the time.
What time should we leave Amman?
Leave by mid-morning to have the afternoon in Wadi Musa, or early to see Petra by Night the same evening.
How many people fit in the car?
Up to three with luggage in a sedan, up to seven in a van.
Do you also go back to Amman?
Yes, the same route runs the other way. Choose it in the form and add a note.
