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

Should you visit Amman or Orlando?

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 Orlando. 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 Orlando?

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.

Orlando

Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Amman Prices
    Jordan Prices
    Orlando Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Amman $135
    Orlando $368

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $368. 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 Orlando in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Orlando $154
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Amman and Orlando

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Orlando? 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 Orlando


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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 Orlando Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Orlando $66
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:

  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
  • Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
  • Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
  • Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
  • Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman: $135
  • Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Hotels: $133
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
  • Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Aqaba: $103

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando

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


  • Parking
    $14
  • Taxi Ride
    $45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando

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

  • Universal Orlando Resorts to Orlando Airport MCO Private Transfer: $125
  • Transfer: MCO/Orlando Hotels to Port Canaveral: $40
  • Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels to Orlando Airport (MCO): $23
  • Transfer from Orlando International Airport to Central Florida: $115
  • Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) to Hotel near Universal - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $169
  • Sanford Airport (SFB) to Lake Buena Vista – Roundtrip Transfer: $169
  • SUV/VAN Transfer Port Canaveral to Orlando Intl Airport: $119
  • SUV Transfer From Orlando Airport to Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels: $150
  • SUV Airport Transfer MCO: $150
  • Roundtrip Private Transfer from Orlando Airport (MCO): $58
  • Private Vehicle Transfers MCO Airport to/from Port Canaveral: $165
  • Private Transfers from Port Canaveral to Lake Buena Vista Hotels: $250

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Orlando?

Prices for flights to both Orlando 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
    Orlando $113
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: $31
  • private cooking with local chef: $40
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
  • 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 Orlando

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:


  • Lunch for Two at Epcot
    $29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando

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

  • The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show: $39
  • The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando: $39
  • Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour: $40
  • Pirates Dinner Adventure Show in Orlando: $67
  • Pirates Dinner Adventure Show Deluxe Package: $67
  • St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $71
  • Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
  • Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Venue in Orlando: $75
  • Downtown Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes: $76
  • Medieval Times Dinner Show in Orlando: $83
  • Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando: $88
  • Ivanhoe Village Food Tour with Tastings: $89

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Orlando $204

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
  • 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: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Bubble Experience: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175

Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando

For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Universal Studios for Two
    $110

Tours and Activities in Orlando

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

  • 1 Hour Everglades Airboat Tour Orlando Florida: $68
  • 1 Hour Florida Everglades Wildlife Tour: $65
  • 1 Hour Historical Wildlife Tour of The Famous Chain of Lakes: $28
  • 1 Hour Sunset Airboat Tour: $85
  • 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando: $78
  • 2 Hour Investigative Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Orlando: $60
  • 4-hour Rental Mountain Bike Experience: $70
  • 90 minute Everglades Airboat Tour near Orlando Florida: $89
  • Admission Ticket to Museum of Illusions Orlando: $31
  • Alexander Springs 4 Hour Guided Kayak/ Swim/ Snorkel Adventure: $95
  • An Epic Art Walk in an Interactive Walking Tour: $15
  • Bird Nerd Paddling Adventure: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Orlando $30

Sample the Local Flavors in Amman

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

  • Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127

Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:

  • An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
  • Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
  • Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tour and Tasting: $40
  • Sanford’s Haunted Brewery Tour: $43
  • A Toast to the Ghost Haunted Pub Crawl in Downtown Orlando: $45
  • Orlando Distillery Tour with Tasting Experience: $60
  • Brews and Bites Brewery Walking Tour: $75
  • 2-Hour Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
  • Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $80
  • Shared Premium Distillery Tour in Orlando: $95
  • Orlando Brewery Tasting at 3 Local Breweries Tour: $129
  • Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Orlando, we can see that Orlando 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 Orlando is in North America, 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando 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 Orlando Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amman or Orlando?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Orlando, 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 Orlando?

Orlando 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 Orlando in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Orlando. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Orlando for the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Amman is generally cooler than Orlando. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).

Orlando receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Orlando. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Orlando 82°F (28°C)

Should I visit Amman or Orlando in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Orlando. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Orlando in the autumn for the shopping scene.

Amman is cooler than Orlando in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Orlando fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).

It's quite rainy in Orlando. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Orlando. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Orlando 75°F (24°C)

Should I visit Amman or Orlando in the Winter?

Both Orlando and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Orlando for the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.

In the winter, Amman is much colder than Orlando. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Orlando averages at about 59°F (15°C).

It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Orlando. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Orlando 59°F (15°C)

Should I visit Amman or Orlando in the Spring?

Both Orlando and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Amman is generally cooler than Orlando. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).

Amman usually gets less rain in April than Orlando. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Orlando 72°F (22°C)

Typical Weather for Orlando and Amman

Amman Orlando
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 59°F (15°C) 2.3 inches (58 mm)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 62°F (16°C) 3 inches (75 mm)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 67°F (19°C) 3.5 inches (88 mm)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 72°F (22°C) 2.7 inches (69 mm)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 77°F (25°C) 3 inches (75 mm)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 81°F (27°C) 7.1 inches (181 mm)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 82°F (28°C) 8.3 inches (211 mm)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 82°F (28°C) 6.7 inches (171 mm)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 81°F (27°C) 7.2 inches (183 mm)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 75°F (24°C) 4.1 inches (103 mm)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 68°F (20°C) 1.6 inches (40 mm)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 62°F (17°C) 1.9 inches (48 mm)


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