A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amman vs. Acapulco de Juarez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amman or Acapulco de Juarez?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Acapulco de Juarez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Amman or Acapulco de Juarez?

Amman

Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.

Acapulco de Juarez

Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.


Which place is cheaper, Acapulco de Juarez or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $79. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Acapulco de Juarez $38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Acapulco de Juarez $76
Compare Hotels in Amman and Acapulco de Juarez

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Acapulco de Juarez? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Amman


Hotels in Acapulco de Juarez


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Acapulco de Juarez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Acapulco de Juarez $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.71
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
  • Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
  • Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
  • Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
  • Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
  • Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
  • Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By 7 Seat Minivan: $90
  • Amman Airport Private Transfers: $60
  • Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
  • Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
  • Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:

  • Transfer in private minivan from Bahía de Acapulco -Acapulco Airport (ACA): $32
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Bahía de Acapulco - Acapulco Airport (ACA): $24
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Acapulco Airport (ACA) -Bahía de Acapulco: $24
  • Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Bahia de Acapulco: $49
  • Private Airport Transfer &on 2nd Day 4Hr TourAll AttractionsCombo: $90
  • Airport Transfer in Suburban: $65
  • Acapulco Airport Transfer: $10
  • Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
  • Private Best Round Trip Airport - Hotel - Airport Transfer : $70
  • Private - One Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Acapulco de Juarez?

Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Amman $34
    Acapulco de Juarez $28
Typical Food Prices in Amman

For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Pastries
    $4.23
  • Tea
    $5.64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman

For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
  • Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
  • 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.

  • High Divers DeLuxe Three Course Dinner +Three Drinks plus SUNSET: $49
  • Cliff Divers Exhibition 2 Drinks + Tacos al Pastor Dinner & Beer: $55
  • Lucha Libre-Wrestling Experience Taco Dinner Beer ONLY SATURDAYS: $72
  • Cliff Divers Show With Dinner At Acapulco: $72
  • Wrestling-Lucha Libre Experience Tacos Beer Dinner Only SUNDAY: $84
  • Off the Beaten Path Mexican Cooking Class Lagoon Boatride &Lunch: $89
  • Hands ON - Mex Cooking Class Experience - City Market & Lunch : $90
  • Hands On Mexican Cooking Class with Food Tasting & Market Visit: $100
  • Mexican Fiesta Show & Dinner: $115
  • Bella Vista PRIVATE Al Fresco 3 Course Dinner Cliff Diver3Drinks: $191
  • Super DeLuxe Bella Vista Dinner &1 Drink +2 Drinks at CliffDivers: $193
  • Divers Show and Luxury Dinner in Acapulco: $199

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Acapulco de Juarez $18

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
  • Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
  • JR The Wine Experience: $26
  • Amman Shooping Tour: $35
  • Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
  • History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
  • Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
  • Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
  • Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
  • Amman Private City Tour: $50
  • Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50

Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez

Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 4Hrs City Tour Exclusively for Hotels, Divers, Chapel & Mural.: $44
  • Small-Group or Private All Inclusive 4 Hours City Tour & Divers: $36
  • 4 Hrs Exclusive to Cruise Ship Passengers Sightseeing Experience : $62
  • 4 in 1 Combo tours for visitors in their first time: $192
  • 4-6Hrs Acapulco City Tour With a Fun Guide. Diver Show, Mex Lunch: $47
  • 4Hrs Small Group Half Day City Tour with Lunch at High Divers: $85
  • 4hr City Tour For Cruises or Hotels Diver Peace Chapel & Mural: $40
  • 6Hr City Tour Cruise or Hotel Turtle Nesting High Diver & Market: $51
  • 6Hr Cruise or Hotels City Tour, Divers, Baby Turtles Peace Chapel: $51
  • 6Hr Cruisers or Hotels High Diver Peace Chapel BabyTurtleRelease: $50
  • Acapulco City Tour: $56
  • Acapulco City Tour : $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Acapulco de Juarez $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Acapulco de Juarez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Acapulco de Juarez is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Acapulco de Juarez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Acapulco de Juarez and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Acapulco de Juarez.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Acapulco de Juarez Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amman or Acapulco de Juarez?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 96% larger than the population of Acapulco de Juarez. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Acapulco de Juarez, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Amman or Acapulco de Juarez?

Acapulco de Juarez has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Amman or Acapulco de Juarez in the Summer?

Both Acapulco de Juarez and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Acapulco de Juarez for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Amman is cooler than Acapulco de Juarez. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Acapulco de Juarez averages at about 29°C (83°F).

In Acapulco de Juarez, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Acapulco de Juarez. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 224 hours of full sun.

Acapulco de Juarez gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Acapulco de Juarez. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 29°C (83°F)

Should I visit Amman or Acapulco de Juarez in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Acapulco de Juarez. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Acapulco de Juarez in the autumn for the shopping scene.

In October, Amman is generally cooler than Acapulco de Juarez. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Acapulco de Juarez fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Acapulco de Juarez this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Acapulco de Juarez during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 245 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Acapulco de Juarez receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Acapulco de Juarez. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 28°C (83°F)

Should I visit Amman or Acapulco de Juarez in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Acapulco de Juarez. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Acapulco de Juarez for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Amman is much colder than Acapulco de Juarez in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Acapulco de Juarez fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Acapulco de Juarez. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Acapulco de Juarez. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 272 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Acapulco de Juarez. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Amman or Acapulco de Juarez in the Spring?

Both Acapulco de Juarez and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Acapulco de Juarez because of the beaches.

In the spring, Amman is much colder than Acapulco de Juarez. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Acapulco de Juarez averages at about 27°C (81°F).

It's quite sunny in Acapulco de Juarez. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Acapulco de Juarez during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 274 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Acapulco de Juarez. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Acapulco de Juarez receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Acapulco de Juarez 27°C (81°F)

Typical Weather for Acapulco de Juarez and Amman

Amman Acapulco de Juarez
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 26°C (80°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 27°C (81°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 28°C (82°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (83°F) 271 mm (10.7 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (83°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (83°F) 312 mm (12.3 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 341 mm (13.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 28°C (83°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 27°C (80°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)


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