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

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Should you visit Amman or Jerusalem?

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 Jerusalem. 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 Jerusalem?

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.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.

Which place is cheaper, Jerusalem or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Jerusalem is $108. 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 Jerusalem in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Jerusalem $65
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Jerusalem $130
Compare Hotels in Amman and Jerusalem

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Jerusalem? 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 Jerusalem


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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 Jerusalem Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Jerusalem $6.76
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amman

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


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.70
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

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

  • Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $6.14
  • Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $21
  • Private Transfer From Amman City To Queen Alia Airport : $23
  • Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
  • Amman Airport private Transfers From/To any destinations : $24
  • Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Hotel: $27
  • Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
  • Private Transfer from / to Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28

Typical Local Transportation prices in Jerusalem

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


  • Local Bus
    $3.18
  • Light Rail Jerusalem
    $9.85

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:

  • VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
  • VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
  • Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $216
  • Private transfer service from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv or Ben-Gurion Airport: $325
  • Private transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $70
  • Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
  • Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $191
  • Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
  • Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia: $247
  • Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Airport: $153
  • Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
  • Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Jerusalem?

Prices for flights to both Jerusalem 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 $34
    Jerusalem $32
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:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
  • Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $51
  • Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
  • Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Local Lunch or Dinner: $90
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
  • 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $160
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173

Typical Food prices in Jerusalem

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


  • Orange Juice
    $2.70
  • Watermelon
    $4.05
  • Lunch
    $12
  • Food at Market
    $15
  • Juice
    $2.70
  • Bagels
    $8.09
  • Lunch for 2
    $15
  • Snacks
    $5.67

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem

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

  • Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local : $72
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
  • Mahane Yehuda Market food tour jerusalem: $99
  • The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem--Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $110
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
  • Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $167

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Jerusalem $8.58

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
  • Jordan: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $9.44
  • Private City Tour With Optional Traditional Food in Amman: $20
  • Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $21
  • JR The Wine Experience: $26
  • Friday Market (Souq Al Juma) Tour- w/pick up: $29
  • Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
  • Amman Shooping Tour: $35
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
  • Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $40
  • Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
  • Half Day Tour to Jerash from Amman: $46

Typical Entertainment prices in Jerusalem

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


  • Cooking Classes for 2
    $34

Tours and Activities in Jerusalem

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

  • 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
  • Jerusalem Christian Protestant Private Tour: $1,099
  • Jerusalem Jewish Heritage Private Tour : $1,049
  • Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
  • Private Guided Tour in old city Jerusalem: $229
  • Tour of Jerusalem & Dead sea private tour: $860
  • “MEAH SHE’ARIM” - Ultra Orthodox Neighborhoods and Bakery Tour: $395
  • (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
  • 1 Day Jerusalem Tour: $462
  • 1-Day Private Guided tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem , : $850
  • 2 Day Petra Tour from Jerusalem + FREE Traditional Lunch : $379
  • 2 Day Tour to Petra and Highlights of Jordan From Jerusalem: $419

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Jerusalem $16

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: $64

Typical Alcohol prices in Jerusalem

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:


  • Beer
    $4.86

Sample the Local Flavors in Jerusalem

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Jerusalem:

  • Judean Hills Wine Tasting Tour From Jerusalem: $475
  • kosher Israel wine tour: $763
  • Israel private tours,wine tours,off-road, tailor made,culinary,the best: $923

How are these travel costs calculated?

When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Jerusalem, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Middle East, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

Which is Bigger, Amman or Jerusalem?

Amman is bigger, and its population is about 79% larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the population of Amman vs. Jerusalem, 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Amman or Jerusalem?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Amman or Jerusalem in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Jerusalem. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.

Amman usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Jerusalem. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Jerusalem. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Jerusalem receives 364 hours of full sun.

In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Jerusalem. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Jerusalem fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Jerusalem 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Amman or Jerusalem in the Autumn?

Both Jerusalem and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Jerusalem. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Jerusalem during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Jerusalem receives 274 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Amman is around the same temperature as Jerusalem in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Jerusalem fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Jerusalem 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Amman or Jerusalem in the Winter?

Both Jerusalem and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Jerusalem. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

In the winter, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Jerusalem. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Jerusalem receives 184 hours of full sun.

In the winter, Amman is around the same temperature as Jerusalem. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Jerusalem averages at about 8°C (46°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Jerusalem 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Amman or Jerusalem in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Jerusalem. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Jerusalem. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Jerusalem receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Jerusalem during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Jerusalem receives 269 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Jerusalem. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Jerusalem fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Jerusalem 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Jerusalem and Amman

Amman Jerusalem
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 9°C (48°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 15°C (59°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 10°C (50°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)


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