Which place is cheaper, Aqaba or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba. 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 Aqaba?
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.
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Jordan, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Aqaba $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Aqaba is $127. 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 Aqaba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Aqaba $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Aqaba $118
Compare Hotels in Amman and Aqaba
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Aqaba? 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 Aqaba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Aqaba $24
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:
- 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 (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Transfer to any Amman Hotel: $35
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Dead Sea Transfer: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- transfer from aqaba airport to aqaba city(or hotel ): $50
- Wadi Rum to Aqaba Port Private Transfer: $80
- Wadi Araba Border (Eilat) Private Transfer To Petra: $135
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $133
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Wadi rum: $45
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $59
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum: Dead Sea, Petra, Amman, Aqaba & vice versa: $107
- Private Transfers Aqaba to Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman & vice versa: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Aqaba?
Prices for flights to both Aqaba 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 $34Aqaba $42
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
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Local Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 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 Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $64
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
- 4 Hours Jeep Tour with Overnight in Bedouin Camp and Dinner: $286
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Aqaba $54
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
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Discover it like a local - 3 hours tour with pickup: $48
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $49
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $28
- 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $185
- 3 Days Wadi Rum Jebel Burdah Tour: $241
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Aqaba $9.07
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Aqaba, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Middle East, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Aqaba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Aqaba?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Aqaba, 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 Aqaba?
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 Aqaba in the Summer?
Both Aqaba 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
Amman usually gets more rain in July than Aqaba. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Aqaba receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aqaba. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aqaba receives 384 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Aqaba. Amman is cooler than Aqaba in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Aqaba fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Aqaba 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Amman or Aqaba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Aqaba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Aqaba. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Aqaba receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba 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 Aqaba during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Aqaba receives 295 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Aqaba. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Aqaba averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Aqaba 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Aqaba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Aqaba. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Aqaba. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Aqaba receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Aqaba. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aqaba receives 234 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Aqaba. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Aqaba fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Aqaba 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Amman or Aqaba in the Spring?
Both Aqaba and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Aqaba. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Aqaba receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aqaba during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Aqaba receives 282 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is cooler than Aqaba in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Aqaba fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Aqaba 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Aqaba and Amman
| Amman | Aqaba | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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