Which place is cheaper, Denver 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 Denver?
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 Denver. 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 Denver?
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.
Denver
The capital of Colorado, Denver is commonly referred to as "The Mile-High City" because it is at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. It also sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, giving a beautiful backdrop for this metropolitan city. The city is the largest in the Rocky Mountains with a population of more than 600,000 and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan area. Denver is a cosmopolitan city with cowboy roots. It's cultural scene is thriving, and the outdoor recreation in the area is superb. Denver is a rapidly growing city but with change comes challenges. Urban sprawl is a problem and the city's infrastructure has reached its limits. Still, efforts are in place to maintain the character and personality that Denver is known for.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Denver $272
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Denver is $272. 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 Denver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Denver $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Denver $204
Compare Hotels in Amman and Denver
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Denver? 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 Denver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Denver $94
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 Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $18
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to or from Your Amman Hotel: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $30
- Private Round-Trip Transfer – Amman Airport to City in Style: $35
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denver
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Denver:
- Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury Van: $135
- Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Business Car: $107
- Private Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Hot Ski Resorts: $65
- Private One-way Transfer from Denver Airport to Denver: $181
- Private Denver Hotels to Denver Airport Transfer: $275
- Private City Tour in Denver with Transfer: $140
- Keystone resort to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $137
- Departure Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN by Business Car: $107
- Departure Private Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury Van: $135
- Departure Private Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury SUV: $135
- DEN Airport Private Transfer to/from Denver Downtown: $30
- Denver hotel or address to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Denver?
Prices for flights to both Denver 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 $58Denver $85
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:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $98
- Amman Cooking Class with Local Market Tour: $99
Typical Food Prices in Denver
Some typical examples of dining costs in Denver are as follows:
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Sushi Dinner (for 2)$61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Denver
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Denver.
- Morning Downtown 16th St. Food Tour with Local Guide: $69
- Denver Downtown 16th Street Food Tour: $75
- RiNo Arts District Walking Food Tour: $79
- Denver RiNo Arts District Food Tour: $85
- Downtown Denver Food Tour: $85
- The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Denver, CO: $89
- Denver Food Tour with Food Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown: $98
- Denver Food Tour with Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown: $110
- Taste of the City Food Tour by Bike: $125
- Downtown Dinner Food and Drink Tour: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Denver $47
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Denver
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Denver are as follows:
- 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver: $15
- Adventure Hike with a Professional Photographer: $65
- Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites: $39
- Best of Denver Walking Tour: $23
- Best of Denver Walking Tour: $27
- Bike & Brew: Beautiful Denver Downtown Tour by E-Bike or Bicycle: $98
- Bird Watching Walking Tour: $39
- Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver: $139
- Cheesman Park Ghost Tour: $28
- Clyfford Still Museum Admission Ticket Denver Colorado: $18
- Colorado Gold Rush Mountain and Mine Half-Day Tour from Denver: $99
- Colorado Rockies Baseball Game Rooftop Experience Ticket: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Denver $5.31
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 Denver
Also in Denver, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Stranahan's Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience: $22
- Denver Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Denver Street Art, Murals & Graffiti Tour + Brewery Visit: $35
- Denver Street Art & Murals Tour + Brewery Visit/Beer Tasting: $39
- Spirits and Spirits Bar Crawl: $45
- Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $45
- Downtown Denver Pub Crawl - Food & Drinks Included!: $50
- Neighborhood Bar Crawl in RiNo Arts District (Denver): $50
- Wild West Pub Crawl: $61
- DIY Candle Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Denver Pedicab Brewery Tour: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Denver, we can see that Denver 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 Denver is in North America, 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 Denver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denver 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 Denver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Denver?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Denver. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Denver, 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.
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