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

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Should you visit Amman or Bucharest?

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 Bucharest. 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 Bucharest?

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.

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.

Which place is cheaper, Bucharest 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 Bucharest is $138. 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 Bucharest in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Bucharest $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Bucharest $126
Compare Hotels in Amman and Bucharest

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Bucharest? 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 Bucharest


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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 Bucharest Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Bucharest $26
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 Private Transfer to or from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $60
  • Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $42
  • Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $28
  • Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
  • Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
  • Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
  • Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
  • Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer To Amman With VIP Meet & Assist Service : $105
  • Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:

  • Velico Tarnavo (Bulgaria) to Bucharest (Romania) - Private Transfer Car Driver: $217
  • Tulcea Bucharest Private Transfer: $172
  • Transfers to Danube Port: Bucharest - Navrom Tulcea: $130
  • Transfer from Otopeni Henri Coandă Airport to Bucharest or Back: $27
  • Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $173
  • Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $162
  • Transfer From Bucharest Airport To Sofia Bulgaria: $289
  • Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $140
  • Transfer Bucharest to Constanta / Mamaia: $302
  • Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $244
  • Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $286
  • Transfer Bucharest - Poiana Brasov: $108

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Bucharest?

Prices for flights to both Bucharest 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
    Bucharest $58
Typical Food prices in Amman

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


  • Pastries
    $4.24
  • Tea
    $5.65

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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $51
  • Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • 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 : $90
  • Half Day Cooking Class with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $115
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $122
  • 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.

  • Mystical beliefs, traditions & history - Walking Food Tour: $65
  • Cooking Class traditional food: $65
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $73
  • Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
  • Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Walking Food Tour: $81
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
  • Cooking traditional dishes with locals: $103
  • Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $128
  • The 10 Tastings of Bucharest Private Food Tour : $132
  • Walking Food Tour in the Old Town of Bucharest: $174
  • Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest: $180

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Bucharest $15

Tours and Activities in Amman

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

  • Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
  • Jordan: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $9.22
  • Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $21
  • JR The Wine Experience: $26
  • Amman Half-Day Tour; Authentic Cuisine & Local Experience: $29
  • Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
  • Amman Shooping Tour: $35
  • Private Experience of Simple Silver Ring Making in Amman: $36
  • Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $40
  • Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $47
  • Full Day Private Walking Tour in Amman Jordan: $48

Tours and Activities in Bucharest

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

  • Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $217
  • Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $81
  • Dracula Day Trip - Executive Shared Tour (max 5 PAX) from Bucharest: $162
  • Dracula's Castle & Peles Palace Tour from Bucharest Including Brasov Old Town: $184
  • Private Tour Bucharest to Transfagarasan Road Poenari Castle Vidraru Dam by Van: $920
  • 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $146
  • 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $206
  • 1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran: $136
  • 10 Days Private Tour in Romania from Bucharest: $2,707
  • 10 days Small Group Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia: $1,841
  • 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave : $168
  • 10 hours Private Apiary Tour in Romania - From Bucharest: $271

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Bucharest $9.19

Sample the Local Flavors in Amman

Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting Tour In Amman: $64

Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest

Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $23
  • Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
  • Bar Crawling: $27
  • Private Bucharest Pub Crawl: $32
  • Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $34
  • Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $42
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $47
  • Private Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $50
  • Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
  • Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $58
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $67

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Bucharest, we can see that Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Amman.

Which is Bigger, Amman or Bucharest?

Bucharest is bigger, and its population is about 47% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the population of Amman vs. Bucharest, 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Amman or Bucharest?

Bucharest 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 Bucharest in the Summer?

Both Bucharest 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. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.

Amman is around the same temperature as Bucharest in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Bucharest fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Bucharest, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bucharest. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bucharest receives 289 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in July than Bucharest. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Bucharest 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Amman or Bucharest in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Bucharest. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Bucharest. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Bucharest averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bucharest during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Bucharest receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Bucharest. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Bucharest 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Amman or Bucharest in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Bucharest. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Bucharest in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Bucharest can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Bucharest. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Bucharest fluctuates around -1°C (29°F).

In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bucharest. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bucharest receives 71 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Bucharest. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Bucharest -1°C (29°F)

Should I visit Amman or Bucharest in the Spring?

Both Bucharest 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, most visitors come to Bucharest for the activities around the city during these months.

Amman is a little warmer than Bucharest in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Bucharest fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bucharest during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bucharest receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Bucharest. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Bucharest 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Bucharest and Amman

Amman Bucharest
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) -1°C (29°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 1°C (34°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (65°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 6°C (44°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 1°C (34°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)


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