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

Should you visit Amman or Haridwar?

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 Haridwar. 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 Haridwar?

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.

Haridwar

A spiritual journey is not complete without a trip to Haridwar as it is the lands of legends and tales cleansed by the Holy Ganga and regarded as the Holiest places for washing of sins. Haridwar is located on the foothills of the Himalayas making the place a truly memorable experience. After making a Haridwar Darshan, you will find most of your answers regarding the unknown and uncertainties. Rishikesh is very close to Haridwar, for waking the adrenaline rush in you. One can plan out so many activities to do in Haridwar for a fun filling vacation.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Photography Tours in India, and The Best Religious Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Haridwar 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 Haridwar is $34. 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 Haridwar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Haridwar $13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Haridwar $26
Compare Hotels in Amman and Haridwar

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Haridwar? 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 Haridwar


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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 Haridwar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Haridwar $4.65
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:

  • Amman Private Transfer to Tel Aviv with VIP Service: $285
  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $250
  • Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
  • Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
  • Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
  • From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
  • Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
  • Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
  • From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
  • Private Amman Airport Transfer to Petra, Reliable Shuttle Service: $160

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haridwar

Also for Haridwar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Rishikesh: Mini Gartang Gali Guided Half-Day Trek with Transfers: $111
  • Private Transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $41
  • Private Transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
  • Private Transfer from Dehradun to Delhi: $41
  • Private Transfer from Dehradun Airport to Rishikesh: $35
  • Dehradun- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $241
  • Dehradun to Rishikesh ArirportTransfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $241
  • Dehradun Airport (DED) to Rishikesh Private Taxi Transfer Service: $20
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable transfer from Rishikesh to Dehradun Airport: $20
  • Affordable transfer from Haridwar to Delhi: $39
  • Affordable Dehradun airport transfer to Rishikesh: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Haridwar?

Prices for flights to both Haridwar 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
    Haridwar $15
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:

  • Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $35
  • private cooking with local chef: $40
  • 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
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Haridwar

For Haridwar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Rishikesh: Sattvic Cooking Class : Cook & Dine With Miss Anju: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Haridwar $8.04

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
  • 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism 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 Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle 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 Haridwar

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Haridwar.

  • 2-Days Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour By Car: $97
  • 6D Char Dham Yatra Immersive VR Experience at Haridwar: $3.01
  • A Divine Day Out: Haridwar Sightseeing Tour: $35
  • Ashram Tour By Walk in Rishikesh (Private Tour): $12
  • Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur Guided Tour - 02 Days: $104
  • Cultural Walking Tour with Local Snacks in Rishikesh: $15
  • Day tour Haridwar Rishikesh with evening Ganga Aarti: $53
  • Discover Mussoorie: Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mussoorie: $65
  • Discover Rishikesh: Day Tour Guided With Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $30
  • Discovering Dehradun: A Full Day Guided Tour: $63
  • From 03 Days Srinagar, Uttarakhand Guided Tour: $514
  • From 4-Day Yamunotri Dham Tour: $513

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Haridwar $5.98


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Haridwar, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Haridwar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Haridwar is in Asia, 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 Haridwar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Haridwar 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Haridwar.

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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Haridwar?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Haridwar. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Haridwar, 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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