Children under 12 get in for half price. Only Jordanian currency is accepted. Once inside the gate, visitors can rent horses, but they can be ridden only to the entrance of the Siq, which is only about a kilometer. People with special needs can rent horse-drawn carriages for the ride through the Siq. Inside, camels and donkeys are available for rent.
Prices appear to be negotiable.
The phone number for the Petra Visitors Center is 336060. There are several large hotels near the entrance to Petra. It is a comfortable luxury hotel with a bar, restaurant, gift shop and a comfortable room called the Burckhardt Library. Other hotels include Petra Forum, Petra Palace and Petra Resthouse. Although Jordan is a Moslem country, alcohol is available in many restaurants and bars.