Amman prices
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$27.41
Amman hotel prices
hotel seasons
In spite of having reasonable weather during the summer, the period from June through August is usually considered low season at Amman hotels and hostels. You can often get very good deals in summer, especially at higher end hotels. The winter from December through February is also considered low season, so the same applies. High season at Amman hotels is generally March through May and September through November.
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Jordan is becoming one of the world’s hot new destinations, and even though Amman itself isn’t the main attraction, it’s getting many new visitors every year. The city is often used as a staging ground to see Petra and Wadi Rum, among other things, but it’s also pleasant enough with pretty good weather, and generally cheap by international standards.
Hotels and hostels in Amman are not as developed as they are in most other large tourist cities, but bargains can be had in all price ranges. Accommodations in the cheapest places will be quite basic, so spending a bit more is worth considering.
The attractions within the city are all either cheap or free, so you won’t need to spend a fortune once you arrive. Food and drinks are also quite inexpensive by most standards, especially at street stalls and other places aimed at locals.
Amman attraction prices
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
| Roman Amphitheater | An ancient theater complex, which includes a couple of museums. | adults | 1.41 |
| Citadel | This ancient complex sits overlooking Amman, with museums and great views. | adults | 2.82 |
| National Archaeological Museum | This museum's highlight is a portion of the Dead Sea Scrolls. | adults | 2.82 |
Amman Transportation prices
| Price range (USD) |
|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 28.17 - 35.21 |
| Airport express bus to city center | 4.23 |
| 3km taxi ride in Amman | 3.52 - 5.63 |
| Taxi from Amman to Petra and back | 84.51 - 112.68 |
| Minibus to Petra (one-way) | 7.04 |
| Bus ride in Amman | 0.54 |
Amman food and drink prices
| Food type | Price (USD) |
|
| Budget breakfast | If your hotel doesn't include a breakfast you should have little trouble finding a local breakfast for cheap nearby. | 1.41 - 4.23 |
| Budget lunch | As long as you go for the local favorites like falafel and hummus you can eat well for very little. | 1.41 - 7.04 |
| Budget dinner | Sitting down in a proper restaurant brings a huge range in prices, so avoid touristy places for best value. | 4.23 - 9.86 |
| Beer (pint) | Outside of hotels it's tough to find alcohol in Amman, especially cheap beer. | 4.23 - 5.63 |
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Amman facts
| Population | 2,000,000 |
| Metro area | 2,000,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar |
| Airports | Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) |
Avg temps & precip
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english
metric |
Hi F | Lo F | Precip Inch |
| Jan | 54 | 39 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 56 | 40 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 63 | 44 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 0.3 |
| May | 82 | 58 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 87 | 64 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 90 | 68 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 87 | 64 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 80 | 58 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 68 | 49 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 58 | 42 | 2.0 |
Weather Advice
One of the reasons that Amman is becoming more popular is its generally pleasant year-round climate. From April through November the days are warm and usually dry. Summers do get a bit hot, but humidity is quite low so it’s still comfortable for most people. Winters can be chilly and snow does sometimes fall, but it rarely accumulates and sticks around.
Sunrise and sunset
| Sunrise | Sunset | |
| 21 Mar | 5:39am | 5:48pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:31am | 7:45pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:24am | 6:35pm |
| 21 Dec | 6:32am | 4:36pm |