Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Agadir?
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 Agadir. 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 Agadir?
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.
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Agadir $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $59. 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 Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Agadir $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Agadir $82
Compare Hotels in Amman and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Agadir? 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.
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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 Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Agadir $4.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $25
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer from / to Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28
- Private QAIA Airport Transfer to Amman : $30
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Amman City to many cities: $33
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- transfer from & to agadir city& airport to imsouane village surf : $60
- taghazoute bay resorts to crocoparc agadir transfer included : $38
- agadir sunrise Goats on the argan Trees& crocoparc with transfer : $38
- Transfers to Taghazout pickup and drop off .: $52
- Transfers Shuttle agadir airport to or from taghazoute resorts hotels : $24
- Transfer from Taghazout beach to agadir airport or from airport to Taghazout: $88
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $170
- Transfer Taghazout to Agadir airport : $51
- Transfer Agadir to Taghazout: $45
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $247
- Taxi Transfer Agadir Airoport: $11
- Taxi Private Transfer from Agadir Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir 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
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $34Agadir $13
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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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
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $31
- Sunset Camel Safari with Moroccan Dinner & BBQ: $33
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfers: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Agadir $3.20
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.24
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- 1 Day tour in Essaouira from agadir & taghazoute bay ressorts: $34
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $37
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $71
- National Park Privat safari Tour from Agadir and Taghazout: $131
- Private Agadir City Tour : $17
- 1 Day Guided Tour in Marrakech from Agadir: $44
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $177
- 2 Days El Borj Desert Tour from Agadir: $241
- 2 Hour Private Massage and Hammam Experience: $44
- 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $22
- 2 Hours Camel Riding Experience in Agadir: $33
- 2 days Tour to Agafay Desert & Marrakech from Agadir: $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Agadir -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Agadir, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Agadir is in Africa, 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 Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Agadir?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Agadir. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Agadir, 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 Agadir?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Agadir in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Agadir. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
Amman usually gets more rain in July than Agadir. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Agadir. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun.
Amman is around the same temperature as Agadir in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Agadir fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Agadir 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Agadir in the Autumn?
Both Agadir and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Agadir. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Agadir. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Agadir during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is around the same temperature as Agadir. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Agadir averages at about 22°C (72°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Agadir 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Amman or Agadir in the Winter?
Both Agadir and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Agadir. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Agadir 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Amman or Agadir in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Agadir. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Agadir. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is cooler than Agadir in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Agadir fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Agadir 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Agadir and Amman
| Amman | Agadir | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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