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

Should you visit Amman or Dublin?

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 Dublin. 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 Dublin?

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.

Dublin

Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.


Which place is cheaper, Dublin 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 Dublin is $204. 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 Dublin in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Dublin $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Dublin $156
Compare Hotels in Amman and Dublin

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Dublin? 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 Dublin


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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 Dublin Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Dublin $22
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 : $21
  • Transfer from/To King Hussein Border: $45
  • Airport Transfer To The Dead Sea: $52
  • Airport Transfer To/From Amman: $23
  • 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: $54
  • Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer to Amman: $35
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer: $36
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:


  • Rental Car for a Day
    $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:

  • The Westin Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $178
  • The Croke Park Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $190
  • Private Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $115
  • Private Transfer from Dundalk to Belfast Airport (BFS): $189
  • Private Transfer from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dun Laoghaire Port: $127
  • Private Sedan(4 seats) Transfer from Dublin City Center to Dublin Airport: $101
  • Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $101
  • Private One Way Transfer from Dublin To Dublin Airport: $128
  • Private Luxury Transfers In Dublin : $166
  • Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $66
  • Navan To Dublin Airport Private Luxury Car Transfer: $232
  • MV05 | Minivan 5 Seater | Dublin Airport Transfer: $166

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Dublin?

Prices for flights to both Dublin 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
    Dublin $97
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:

  • Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
  • Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
  • Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150

Typical Food Prices in Dublin

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:


  • Lunch Lynam's Pub
    $4.49

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin

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

  • Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
  • Authentic Irish Music and Dinner Experience in Dublin: $35
  • Dublin Irish House Party Live Show, Dinner Option Available: $35
  • Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $57
  • NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $69
  • Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $70
  • Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $81
  • Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $81
  • Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin: $84
  • Ultimate Dublin Food Tour: $91
  • Taste of The Ultimate Irish Food Tour : $92
  • Delicious Walking Food Tour: $92

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Dublin $28

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
  • Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
  • Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
  • Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
  • Amman and Desert Castle Private Tour: $35
  • Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art: $38
  • Amman and Jerash Private Tour: $40
  • Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
  • Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
  • Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $45
  • Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $45

Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin

Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Wild Wicklow Tour
    $30
  • Guinness Brewery for Two
    $31
  • St Pauls Cathedral
    $5.11
  • Dublin Writer's Museum
    $7.16

Tours and Activities in Dublin

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

  • (Small Group) Cliffs of Moher and Castle Tour from Dublin: $150
  • 2 Hours Senior’s Historical Private Walking Tour of Dublin : $215
  • 2-Hour Macabre Dublin Walking Tour: $20
  • 5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher: $1,660
  • 6-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin: $1,015
  • A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dublin's Temple Bar: $12
  • A Tour from Dublin to Cork: $1,386
  • Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin : $70
  • All Dublin 3 hours italian walking tour: $29
  • Aran Islands Scenic Flight and Galway Rail Tour from Dublin: $226
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $55
  • Best of Ireland 6-Day Backpackers Economy Tour: $1,038

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Dublin $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 and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
  • Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140

Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin

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

  • Generation Pub Crawl: $16
  • Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
  • Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour: $23
  • Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $23
  • Authentic Brewery Tour: $24
  • Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $25
  • City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
  • Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience: $29
  • Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $29
  • Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
  • Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $36
  • Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $36


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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Dublin?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Dublin, 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 Dublin?

Dublin 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 Dublin in the Summer?

Both Dublin 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, most visitors come to Dublin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Amman is much warmer than Dublin in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Dublin fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Dublin. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dublin receives 166 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in July than Dublin. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Dublin 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Amman or Dublin in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Dublin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Dublin because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.

In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Dublin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Dublin averages at about 11°C (52°F).

In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Dublin during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Dublin receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Dublin. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Dublin 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Amman or Dublin in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Dublin. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Dublin this time of year.

In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Dublin. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dublin receives 56 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Dublin. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Dublin 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Amman or Dublin in the Spring?

Both Dublin 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, many travelers come to Dublin for the activities around the city.

Amman is much warmer than Dublin in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Dublin fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Dublin during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Dublin receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Dublin. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Dublin 8°C (47°F)

Typical Weather for Dublin and Amman

Amman Dublin
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 6°C (42°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 6°C (42°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 7°C (44°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 8°C (47°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (60°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 15°C (60°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 14°C (56°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 11°C (52°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 6°C (44°F) 76 mm (3 in)