How crowded is Petra right now?

Petra currently has a saturation score of 57/100, classified as Crowded. This reflects crowd density, visitor impact on infrastructure, local sentiment, and recent trajectory.

What taxes or fees apply to visitors to Petra?

Petra has 3 documented visitor fees or taxes: Single-day entry (foreigner) (50.00 JOD); Two-day entry (foreigner) (55.00 JOD); Three-day entry (foreigner) (60.00 JOD). Each is sourced; see the table for effective dates.

Is Petra considered overtouristed?

Petra is rated Crowded on the crowddodger saturation index (57/100). Conditions are crowded but manageable.

When was this assessment last updated?

Saturation scoring for Petra was last updated on 2026-05-30. Source verification follows the published crowddodger methodology.

Jordan · Middle East

Petra

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Jordan, carved from rose-red sandstone by the Nabataean civilization and best known for its treasury facade. The site draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and is Jordan's primary tourist destination.

Petra

Jordan

Saturation snapshot

Crowded

Last updated: 2026-05-30

Main streets are busy throughout the day. Headline attractions need 30+ minutes of waiting or advance booking. Photographing landmarks requires patience for a clear angle. Restaurants near major sights often need reservations.

Crowd Density: 62 source
Visitor Impact: 65 source
Local Sentiment: 40 source
Trajectory: 50 source

Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee	Amount	When	Source	Verified
Single-day entry (foreigner) Foreign visitors entering Petra for one day	50.00 JOD	—	international.visitjordan.com	2026-05-30
Two-day entry (foreigner) Foreign visitors entering Petra for two days	55.00 JOD	—	international.visitjordan.com	2026-05-30
Three-day entry (foreigner) Foreign visitors entering Petra for three days	60.00 JOD	—	international.visitjordan.com	2026-05-30