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

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Romania, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Romania.


Which place is cheaper, Bucharest or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Bucharest is $181. 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:

  • Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
  • Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
  • Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
  • Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer To Amman: $35
  • Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer to Amman: $33
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $35
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations : $45
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations, Minivan: $81
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $255
  • Amman Airport Transfer To Amman With VIP Meet and Assist Service : $105

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:

  • Transfers to/from Danube Port: Bucharest - Turnu Măgurele : $164
  • Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
  • Transfer and Full Access All Day at Therme Spa Bucharest : $109
  • Transfer From Bucharest Airport To Sofia Bulgaria: $291
  • Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $127
  • Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $288
  • Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $44
  • Transfer & Access for 4.5-Hour at Therme Bucuresti: $59
  • Therme-entrance ticket and transfer pick-up/drop-off Bucharest: $59
  • Therme Bucharest Express Shuttle Transfer: $15
  • Therme Bucharest : Private Transfer and Tickets: $118
  • Targoviste to Bucharest - Private Transfer - Car and Driver: $186

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 $58
    Bucharest $101
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:

  • private cooking with local chef : $35
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $109
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
  • Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $140
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest

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

  • Dinner &tour at Museum of Communism after closing: $50
  • Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $82
  • Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $82
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $85
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $95
  • Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $129
  • 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
  • Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $228

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:

  • the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
  • Amman Shopping Private Tour: $25
  • JR The Wine Experience: $26
  • Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
  • Amman : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
  • Amman Private City Tour: $35
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $38
  • Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
  • Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
  • History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
  • Amman - City Tour of Amman - Amman: $44
  • Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45

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: $250
  • Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $104
  • Walking Tour - Delightful Bucharest (Old Town & Victory Avenue): $17
  • 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $174
  • 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $208
  • 1-Day Guided Tour: Bucharest-Peles, Dracula Castle & Brasov: $27
  • 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave : $240
  • 10 hours Private Apiary Tour in Romania - From Bucharest: $273
  • 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $259
  • 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,740
  • 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $560
  • 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $131

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Bucharest $9.23

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:

  • Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
  • Romanian Wine Tasting Experience at Corks: $28
  • Bachelor Party Custom Bar Crawl: $38
  • Bucharest Guided Pub Crawl: $39
  • Bar Crawling: $44
  • Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $53
  • Private Wine Tasting Experience: $54
  • Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
  • Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $65
  • Private Wine Tasting and Cheese Platter: $84
  • Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $85


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.

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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Bucharest?

Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and 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 along with the activities and attractions 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)