The short version: prices held, but the experience improved
If you were hoping for a price cut on the Jordan Pass in 2024, we have disappointing news: the tier prices stayed exactly where they were. Jordan Pass 1 Star (Petra one day) remains 70 JOD (approximately 99 USD). Jordan Pass 2 Stars (Petra two days) remains 75 JOD (approximately 105 USD). Jordan Pass 3 Stars (Petra three days) remains 80 JOD (approximately 112 USD).
What did change is how you use the pass, what it covers, and how the activation window works. These are meaningful improvements for travelers — even if the headline number stayed put.
For the complete guide to whether the Jordan Pass is worth buying for your trip, see our Jordan Pass guide.
What’s new in 2024
Extended activation window
The single most important practical change: once you purchase a Jordan Pass, you now have 12 months (one year) to activate it. Previously, the window was six months from purchase.
This matters for planners who book flights and pass together well in advance, and for anyone who has had to postpone a Jordan trip. You can now buy the pass in January and activate it in December without losing your purchase.
Activation happens when you use the pass for the first time — scanning at a site entrance, typically Petra. From activation, site-visit validity runs on the usual terms (the number of Petra days you chose, plus unlimited visits to the ~40+ other included sites during a rolling 2-week window).
Digital wallet integration
The Jordan Pass app has been updated to support Apple Pay and Google Pay for purchases directly within the app. This sounds minor but was a genuine friction point — previously, the purchase flow required entering card details manually in a browser, and the mobile experience was clunky.
The pass itself is still delivered as a QR code in the app (no physical card). What’s new is that the purchase process is now smoother, particularly for last-minute buyers at the airport.
One important note: you cannot purchase the Jordan Pass and immediately use it at the same site on the same day. The visa component requires your pass to be registered before you arrive in Jordan (at passport control). Purchase at home, not in the queue at Queen Alia Airport.
New sites added to the pass coverage
The 2024 update added coverage for several sites that previously required separate tickets or had unclear pass compatibility:
Some partnered restaurants and cultural experiences: A small number of approved dining venues and Bedouin cultural experiences have been added to the pass perks list. This is a trial expansion — the restaurants are not “free” in the way archaeological sites are, but pass holders receive discounts (typically 10-15%) at participating venues in Wadi Musa and Aqaba.
Expanded Dead Sea access: Certain day-use beach facilities at the Dead Sea (not the major resort hotels, but a specific public beach zone) are now included.
Ajloun Forest Reserve: Nature walks in the Ajloun reserve, managed by RSCN, are now included for pass holders. Previously, there was a separate entry fee.
The core of the pass remains unchanged: Petra (with your chosen number of days), Jerash, Wadi Rum protected area, the Citadel, the Roman Theatre in Amman, Mount Nebo, Madaba’s St. George Church, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, and more than 40 other sites.
Reduced paper use
This is small but worth noting: the 2024 version of the pass has moved some sites from stamp-in-book to QR scan. A few sites that previously required your physical passport and a paper stamp now accept the digital pass scan only. It streamlines site entry at Jerash particularly, where queues in peak season had been getting long.
What the Jordan Pass still includes (unchanged)
For anyone new to the pass:
Visa on arrival: For eligible nationalities, the Jordan Pass covers the single-entry visa fee (normally 40 JOD). This alone covers a significant portion of the pass cost. Requirement: you must stay a minimum of 3 consecutive nights in Jordan for the visa to be included.
Petra entrance: The number of Petra days you choose (1, 2, or 3). Petra’s standalone ticket is 50 JOD per day as of 2024 — so even a 1-day Jordan Pass breaks even on Petra alone, before factoring in the visa.
All other sites: A rolling unlimited-visit window at ~40+ additional sites. Realistically, most travelers visit 5-10 of these on a 7-10 day trip, which adds substantial value.
Jordan Pass vs. 2023: the comparison
| Feature | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pass 1 Star | 70 JOD | 70 JOD |
| Jordan Pass 2 Stars | 75 JOD | 75 JOD |
| Jordan Pass 3 Stars | 80 JOD | 80 JOD |
| Purchase validity | 6 months | 12 months |
| App purchase | Card entry in browser | Apple Pay / Google Pay |
| Restaurant perks | None | Select partners (discounts) |
| Ajloun Forest Reserve | Separate fee | Included |
| Dead Sea public beach zone | Separate fee | Included |
Is the Jordan Pass still worth it in 2024?
For most visitors: yes, emphatically.
The math is simple: if you’re a US, EU, UK, Canadian, or Australian citizen (and most other Western passport holders), you need a visa. That visa costs 40 JOD if purchased separately. The cheapest Jordan Pass is 70 JOD. So the net cost of the pass over buying a visa separately is 30 JOD — approximately 42 USD.
For that 30 JOD difference, you get: one day at Petra (standalone ticket: 50 JOD), plus Jerash, plus the Citadel, plus Mount Nebo, plus Bethany, plus everything else on the list.
The only scenario where the pass doesn’t pay off: if you’re staying fewer than 3 nights (visa not included, so you must buy a visa separately regardless) and you plan to visit only one or two sites on the list.
For a 7-day or 10-day standard Jordan itinerary, the pass saves most visitors 50-100 USD. In 2024, with the expanded site list and the cleaner activation window, it’s a better deal than it was in 2023.
Practical tips for 2024
Buy before you fly: Purchase the Jordan Pass at jordanpass.jo before reaching Jordan. You need the QR code available before passport control, where the visa inclusion is processed.
3-night minimum matters: Plan at least 3 consecutive overnight stays in Jordan for the visa benefit to apply. A 2-night/3-day trip doesn’t qualify.
Activate wisely: Your first scan at a site activates the pass. If your trip includes a Petra day, save first activation for Petra — it’s your most expensive individual site and the one that matters most.
Petra days don’t need to be consecutive: If you have the 2-star (two Petra days), you can use them on different days of your trip — helpful for people doing a day in Petra, leaving to Wadi Rum, and returning the next day.
Download the app before arriving: The app can be slow to load on cellular data at the Petra entrance, which has inconsistent signal inside the Siq. Download it and cache your QR code while on Wi-Fi.
FAQ
Did Jordan Pass prices increase in 2024?
No. The tier prices are unchanged: 70 JOD (1 Star), 75 JOD (2 Stars), 80 JOD (3 Stars).
How long is the Jordan Pass valid after purchase?
12 months from purchase to activate. Once activated (first site scan), site access runs on the rolling-visit terms.
Can I buy the Jordan Pass at the airport?
You can purchase it online at any time before or during your trip, but you should activate it (scan at a site) only once you have cleared passport control. Buying at the airport is possible but not recommended if you’re pressed for time.
Are all sites in Jordan included in the pass?
No. The Jordan Pass covers approximately 40+ sites. Some private or RSCN-managed experiences have separate fees. Wadi Mujib’s Siq Trail, for example, has an RSCN admission fee not covered by the pass.
Does the Jordan Pass cover accommodation?
No. The pass covers visa and site admissions only.