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

• Amman Prices
  Istanbul Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Amman $88
  Istanbul $47

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $88, while the average daily cost in Istanbul is $47. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Istanbul in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Amman $39
  Istanbul $29
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Amman $78
  Istanbul $58

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Amman $19
  Istanbul $2.75

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 Airport Transfer (From/To Amman- Private Car & Mini Van): $19
• Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Hotel: $24
• Transfer From Airport To Amman: $24
• Airport transfer, Amman, Jordan: $25
• Airport Transfer, Pick-up and Drop-off: $25
• Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
• Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
• Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28
• Petra Private Transfer to/from Amman or Airport or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $35
• Transfer from Amman Airport to Dead Sea Hotels or vise versa: $38
• Amman Airport transfer from/to Deadsea or Amman hotels: $40
• Private Airport Transfer: $40

Typical Local Transportation prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:

• Ferry
  $0.16
• Local Bus
  $0.18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:

• İstanbul Private Airport Transfer: $19
• İstanbul Airport Transfer: $45
• istanbul airport transfer-sabiha gokcen airport transfer-vip transfer: $28
• istanbul airport cheapest vip transfer by private car: $14
• istanbul airport & sabiha gokcen airport transfer by private car: $30
• VIP Transfer Services for Airports, Hotels or Other Location: $80
• VIP Airport Transfer and Shuttle: $62
• VIP Airport Transfer: $56
• Turkish Bath in Istanbul with transfer: $199
• Transfer in Private Vehicle from Istanbul Old City to Sabiha Gokcen Airport: $57
• Transfer in Private Vehicle from Istanbul Old City to Istanbul Airport: $51
• Transfer in Private Minivan from Istanbul Old City to Sabiha Gokcen Airport: $61

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Istanbul?

Prices for flights to both Istanbul 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 $27
  Istanbul $12

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:

• Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $51
• Amman City Tour & Food Tour Combo: $69
• Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Lunch or Dinner: $71
• Private Kan Zaman Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $76
• Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
• Half Day Cooking Class in Amman: $96
• Downtown Amman by Night (Dinner Included): $123
• Contemporary Amman by Night (Dinner Included): $155
• Romantic Dinner for Two in Amman: $160

Typical Food prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:

• Juice
  $0.12
• Turkish Delight
  $0.04
• Dessert
  $0.50
• Pastries
  $0.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul

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

• Istanbul Dinner Cruise & Show: $29
• Istanbul Dinner Cruise Show: $30
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Inc. Dinner and Belly Dance Show with Hotel Transfer: $34
• Alaturca Ottoman Dramatic Stage Show & Dinner Cruise ( Non - Alcoholic ): $35
• Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive): $36
• Bosphorus Dinner Show Cruise With Non Alcoholic Menu ISTANBUL Dinner cruise: $36
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise An Unforgettable Experience in Istanbul: $36
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul: $37
• Istanbul Cruise&Show with Dinner: $37
• Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus: $38
• Istanbul Dinner Cruise & Show: $39
• Istanbul Dinner Cruise with Sema Ceremony: $40

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Amman $25
  Istanbul $17

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 an audio walking tour: $5.00
• Private Full-Day Petra Tour with Lunch from Amman: $19
• Half Day Amman Private City Tour: $22
• Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed) and Abo Jaber Caves: $25
• Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $25
• Half Day Private Tour To Dead Sea: $26
• JR The Wine Experience: $27
• Amman Private City Tour: $29
• Exceptional "Jordanian Hennah" Experience In Amman: $37
• Private Dead Sea Cheap Tour ! Half Day From Amman: $39
• Citadel, Amphitheatre, Rainbow Street, Famous mosques, ALL in Amman Private Tour: $40
• Jerash & Amman City Tour Day Trip from Amman: $41

Typical Entertainment prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:

• Bosphurus Boat (for 2)
  $1.17
• Yerebatan Cistern for Two
  $1.17
• Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts for Two
  $0.58
• Hagia Sofia entrance
  $1.75

Tours and Activities in Istanbul

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:

• 1 Day - Istanbul Tour: $315
• 1 Day Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour From Istanbul: $300
• 1 Day Istanbul & Ephesus Tour By Plane - YK230: $419
• 1 Day Regular Cappadocia Tour by Plane - YK0011: $384
• 1 Day Tour - Sapanca: $300
• 1 Night 1 Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul - Including Hot Air Balloon Tour: $496
• 1 Night 1 Day Cappadocia Travel from Istanbul - Including Hot Air Balloon Tour: $509
• 1 Night 1 Day Cappadocia Trip from/to Istanbul - Including Hot Air Balloon Tour: $513
• 1 Night 1 Day Trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Including Hot Air Balloon Tour: $490
• 1 Night 2 Days Cappadocia Trip from/to Istanbul - Including Hot Air Balloon Tour: $521
• 1 Night 2 Days Ephesus, Kusadasi, Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour from/to Istanbul: $372
• 1 Night Cappadocia Trip with Hot Air Balloon Tour: $525

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Amman $11
  Istanbul $4.21

Sample the Local Flavors in Amman

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

• Wine Tasting Experience: $24
• Private Wine Tasting Tour In Amman: $64

Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:

• Daily Tekirdag Wine Tasting Tour from Istanbul: $427