Which place is cheaper, Granada 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 Granada?
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 Granada. 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 Granada?
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.
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and cafes, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
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 Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Granada $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Granada is $174. 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 Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Granada $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Granada $136
Compare Hotels in Amman and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Granada? 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 Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Granada $25
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:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia Airport to Amman – Private Transfer with Wi-Fi: $20
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea: $48
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
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7 Trip Bus Pass$5.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Granada City Center to Granada Airport(GRX): $33
- Private transfer Granada downtown to Málaga airport (Agp): $313
- Private Transfers in Granada and Andalusia: $71
- Private Transfer from Motril to Malaga (AGP) airport: $227
- Private Transfer from Granada Hotels to Seville: $296
- Private Transfer Granada Airport Train Station and City: $53
- Via Ferrata Moclín with Transfers: $111
- Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $167
- Private Luxury Airport Transfer: $52
- Granada City to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $134
- From Granada; Private transfer to Sierra Nevada (all hotels): $227
- Alhambra: Premium Excursion with Guaranteed Transfer from Cruises-Malaga: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada 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 $58Granada $74
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: $35
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria$2.91
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Sandwich to go$3.49
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Bocadillo & Drink$7.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at Jardines de Zoraya: $56
- Sacromonte Caves Flamenco Show with Dinner: $68
- Dinner on a terrace in the Albayzin and a live flamenco show: $71
- Dinner with Paella on a Terrace in the Albayzín and Live Flamenco: $75
- Walking Food Tour: $82
- Granada Food Tour Tapas Drinks and Delights with Local: $105
- Food Tour in Granada: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Granada $33
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Privet Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adventure Cahorros, Monachil/ Climbing and abseiling Granada: $111
- Adventure of Via Ferrata in The Spider in the Sierra de Güéjar: $59
- Albaicín & Sacromonte Walking Tour: $19
- Albaicín & Sacromonte: Tour with Flamenco Show: $33
- Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada: $53
- Albaicin and Sacromonte: Guided tour and sunset at Mirador San Nicolas: $34
- Albaicin guided tour with dogs: $34
- Albayzín: Granada's Albayzín Tour with Food Tasting: $93
- Albayzin and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour in Granada: $17
- Alhambra & Generalife Guided Tour with Optional Granada City Tour: $191
- Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Granada $28
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: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
- Winefulness wine tasting, mindfulness, and senses that awaken: $47
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $55
- Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $80
- Granada Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour - by Oh My Good Guide!: $83
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Granada, we can see that Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada 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 Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Granada?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Granada, 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 Granada?
Granada 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 Granada in the Summer?
Both Granada and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Granada for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Granada fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 348 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Granada. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Granada receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Granada 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Granada in the Autumn?
Both Granada and Amman during the autumn 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 visitors come to Granada in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Amman is around the same temperature as Granada in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Granada fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Granada. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 213 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Granada. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Granada receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Granada 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Amman or Granada in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Granada for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Granada. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Granada averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 171 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Granada. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Granada 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Amman or Granada in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Granada. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Granada because of the natural beauty.
In April, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Granada. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Granada fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Granada. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 220 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Granada. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Granada 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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