Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux. 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 Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Bordeaux $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $178. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Bordeaux $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Bordeaux $144
Compare Hotels in Amman and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Bordeaux $18
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 pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $80
- Amman Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airprort to Amman city centre: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Private transfer Bordeaux to Arcachon with professional driver: $235
- Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux City by Sedan: $76
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $111
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Business Car: $105
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $111
- Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $105
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $111
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $265
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $294
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Van: $111
- Airport Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $58Bordeaux $90
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 by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $28
- Bordeaux Walking Food Tour : History, Wine, Pastries (In English): $31
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $64
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $74
- Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese: $76
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $80
- Bordeaux : Best Food tour with a local guide: $95
- The Ultimate Bordeaux Food Tour: Full Meal & Fine Wines: $101
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $115
- Food Tour in the Historic District: $140
- 3.5-Hour Old Town and Market Food Tour: $140
- Original Bordeaux Old Town & Market Food Tour with wine tasting: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Bordeaux $25
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience": $42
- 2 hours - Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide: $176
- 2h Walking tour of the "Ugly" Bordeaux: $57
- 3-Hour E-Bike Immersive Tour of Bordeaux - English Tour: $66
- A day in Saint-Emilion tours and tastings included: $294
- Beyond Bordeaux Walking Tour: Hidden Stories & Local Legends: $28
- Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience: $34
- Blind Wine & Gastronomy Experience in Bordeaux: $115
- Blind Wine Experience: 5 Natural Wines, Cheese & Charcuterie: $41
- Bordeaux 1h30 City Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks: $60
- Bordeaux 1h30 City Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks: $115
- Bordeaux : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Bordeaux $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $17
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $23
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $27
- Pub Crawl Bordeaux : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $29
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $34
- Bordeaux Wine tasting class with charcuterie and cheese (3 wines): $34
- Visit an urban winery & wine tasting in Bordeaux: $35
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $41
- Bordeaux Wine Tasting Workshop with Food & Wine Pairings: $41
- Workshop Bordeaux wine tasting: 4 reds & charcuterie pairing: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Bordeaux is in Europe, 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 Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Bordeaux?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux?
Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux in the Summer?
Both Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is a little warmer than Bordeaux in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Bordeaux, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Bordeaux. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Bordeaux. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bordeaux in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bordeaux in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Bordeaux. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Bordeaux for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Bordeaux. Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Bordeaux. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bordeaux in the Spring?
Both Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Amman is a little warmer than Bordeaux in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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