Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg. 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Hamburg $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $165. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Amman and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Hamburg $33
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:
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Airport Transfer To/From The Dead Sea: $48
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By Minivan: $65
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Transfer: Hamburg City Center to Fuhlsbüttel Airport(HAM): $124
- Transfer from Fuhlsbüttel Airport to Hamburg City Center: $124
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $290
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $254
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $121
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $166
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $202
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $202
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $166
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $230
- Hamburg to Hamburg Airport (HAM) - Departure Private Transfer: $123
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $202
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $58Hamburg $70
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 Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$17
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.82
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.98
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$17
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.65
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.98
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.07
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Coffee and Donut$4.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $58
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $58
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $70
- Reeperbahn Tour and Dinner Voucher St. Pauli for Connoisseurs: $70
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Dishes: $115
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $129
- Eat Like a Local in Private & Personalized Food Tour: $199
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $524
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $524
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.07
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $87
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $197
- "Hamburg Bike Tour" – Experience the trendy districts & Unpacked: $46
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $20
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $24
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $37
- 11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $12
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $101
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $80
- 2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $92
- 2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $80
- 3 Hour Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $101
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Hamburg $20
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 Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $21
- The Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $29
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $29
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- The Crawl Co Pub Crawl in Hamburg Free Beer and Shots: $36
- Hamburg Private Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience with Local Guide: $36
- Hamburg Pub Crawl U Bahn Bars and Reeperbahn Club: $41
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $335
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $419
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg 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, many visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Amman is a little warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hamburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Amman is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Hamburg. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. Amman is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Hamburg. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hamburg in the Spring?
Both Hamburg 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, the natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In the spring, Amman is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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