Amman Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

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.

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Travel Costs to Amman

Population 2,000,000
Area 2,000,000
Timezone UTC+2
Currency Jordanian dinar
Airports Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$48.31
1 USD = 0.7100 JOD
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Amman

Amman Hotel Seasons

Amman Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar12.00 - 25.00
starstarstarstarstar37.00 - 65.00
starstarstarstarstar46.00 - 111.00
starstarstarstarstar76.00 - 163.00
starstarstarstarstar115.00 - 302.00

Amman Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed7.00 - 12.00

Amman Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Roman AmphitheaterAn ancient theater complex, which includes a couple of museums.
adults
2.82
CitadelThis ancient complex sits overlooking Amman, with museums and great views.
adults
2.82
National Archaeological MuseumThis museum's highlight is a portion of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
adults
5.63

Amman Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastIf your hotel doesn't include a breakfast you should have little trouble finding a local breakfast for cheap nearby.1.41 - 4.23
Budget lunchAs long as you go for the local favorites like falafel and hummus you can eat well for very little. 2.82 - 7.04
Budget dinnerSitting down in a proper restaurant brings a huge range in prices, so avoid touristy places for best value.5.63 - 9.86
Beer (pint)Alcohol is widely available in Amman, but it's never cheap.5.63 - 8.45

Amman Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center26.76 - 35.21
Airport express bus to city center4.23
3km taxi ride in Amman2.82 - 4.23
Taxi from Amman to Petra and back84.51 - 112.68
Minibus to Petra (one-way)12.68
Bus ride in Amman0.00
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When to visit Amman

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January54392.4
February56402.3
March63441.7
April73500.3
May82580.1
June87640.0
July90680.0
August90670.0
September87640.0
October80580.3
November68491.0
December58422.0

Amman Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar5:39am5:48pm
21 Jun5:31am7:45pm
21 Sep6:24am6:35pm
21 Dec6:32am4:36pm

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