The Jordan Pass pays for your visa and Petra together

The Jordan Pass, bought online before arrival, waives the visa fee for stays of at least three nights and includes entry to Petra (one, two, or three days depending on the version), Jerash, Wadi Rum, and most sites; Petra's ticket alone costs nearly as much as the pass. Buy it before you land. The Jordanian dinar is strong, and the country is pricier than its neighbors; local restaurants and the JETT buses keep costs down.