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

Should you visit Amman or Nuremberg?

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 Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg?

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.

Nuremberg

Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg is the region's second largest city. It is positioned on the banks of the Pegnitz River and the Main-Danube Canal, about 100 miles from Munich. Nuremberg is famous for a handful of things, including gingerbread, Christmas, and the Nuremberg Trials. The old town itself is beautiful, with gothic churches and impressive castles. It has quaint streets lined with beautiful houses and an old world atmosphere.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Germany, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany.


Which place is cheaper, Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg is $149. 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 Nuremberg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Nuremberg $71
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Nuremberg $142
Compare Hotels in Amman and Nuremberg

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Nuremberg? 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 Nuremberg


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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 Nuremberg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Nuremberg $14
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:

  • 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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nuremberg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nuremberg:

  • Private Transfer: Nuremberg City Center to Nuremberg Airport: $172
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with Beer Museum: $266
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $278
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door: $233
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg Dock to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel: $233
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg City to Munich City: $205
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $290
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $258
  • Nuremberg to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $272
  • From Nuremberg to Frankfurt Airport Private Transfer- punctual & friendly Driver: $290
  • Airport Transfer in or to Nuremberg: $101

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Nuremberg?

Prices for flights to both Nuremberg 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
    Nuremberg $69
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
  • 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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nuremberg

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

  • 3-Hour St. Johannis Food Tour in German: $104
  • Nuremberg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
  • Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $129
  • Nürnberg City Tour with Traditional Dinner & Beer: $291

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Nuremberg $12

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

Tours and Activities in Nuremberg

Here are a few actual costs in Nuremberg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 3rd Reich Tour Nuremberg: $3.55
  • Bamberg PRIVATE Walking Tour: $178
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
  • Bike Tour of Nuremberg Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide: $264
  • Camp Zeppelin Tour in Spanish: $24
  • City tour of Fürth: $22
  • City tour of Nuremberg: $27
  • City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn: $13
  • City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour: $13
  • Culinary city tour - right through the old town of Nuremberg: $108
  • Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour: $249
  • Discover Nuremberg By Walking Tour: $177

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Nuremberg $18

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 Nuremberg

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

  • Night Pub Crawl with Shots and Party: $29
  • Pub Crawl for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties: $29
  • Pub Crawl 2-Night Pass: $40
  • Nürnberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $314


When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Nuremberg, we can see that Nuremberg 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. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Nuremberg is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Nuremberg?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nuremberg. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Nuremberg, 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 Nuremberg?

Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg in the Summer?

Both Nuremberg 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, the summer months attract visitors to Nuremberg because of the family-friendly experiences.

Amman is a little warmer than Nuremberg in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Nuremberg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

In Nuremberg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Nuremberg. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nuremberg receives 236 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in July than Nuremberg. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nuremberg receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Nuremberg 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Amman or Nuremberg in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Nuremberg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Nuremberg this time of year.

In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Nuremberg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Nuremberg averages at about 12°C (53°F).

In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Nuremberg during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Nuremberg receives 122 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Nuremberg. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Nuremberg receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Nuremberg 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Amman or Nuremberg in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Nuremberg. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Nuremberg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Nuremberg. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Nuremberg. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Nuremberg fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).

In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Nuremberg. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nuremberg receives 47 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Nuremberg. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Nuremberg receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Nuremberg 1°C (34°F)

Should I visit Amman or Nuremberg in the Spring?

Both Nuremberg 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, many visitors come to Nuremberg in the spring for the natural beauty.

Amman is much warmer than Nuremberg in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Nuremberg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Nuremberg during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Nuremberg receives 166 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Nuremberg. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Nuremberg receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Nuremberg 10°C (50°F)

Typical Weather for Nuremberg and Amman

Amman Nuremberg
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 1°C (34°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 10°C (50°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (65°F) 75 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (62°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 12°C (53°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 6°C (43°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 3°C (37°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)


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