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

Should you visit Amman or San Juan?

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 San Juan. 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 San Juan?

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.

San Juan

If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.

As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.

As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.

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


Which place is cheaper, San Juan 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 San Juan is $192. 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 San Juan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    San Juan $124
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Amman and San Juan

Looking for a hotel in Amman or San Juan? 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 San Juan


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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 San Juan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    San Juan $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:

  • Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $359
  • Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
  • From Private Petra Full Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $260
  • Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
  • Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $220
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
  • Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra: $160
  • Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153

Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan

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

  • Transfers from San Juan to Adjuntas or Utuado: $113
  • Transfer from San Juan to South coast- Ponce or Guanica: $250
  • Transfer from San Juan to Río Grande, Loíza or Luquillo: $135
  • Transfer from San Juan to Ceiba (Vieques/Culebra) or Fajardo: $80
  • Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer: $99
  • Airport Private Transfer from/to City Hotels: $70
  • San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port: Transfer to San Juan hotel: $275
  • San Juan One-way Transfer (Cruise, SJU, Hotels, Airbnb): $30
  • San Juan Airport (SJU): Private Transfer to San Juan Port: $275
  • SJU Airport Transfer To-From San Juan, Hotels, Airbnb, Ports: $24
  • Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
  • Puerto Rico: Airport Transfer to/from SJU Airport: $390

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or San Juan?

Prices for flights to both San Juan 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
    San Juan $36
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 cooking with local chef : $35
  • Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $70
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $109
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan

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

  • From Pinones Beach & Bar Hopping Food Tour: $50
  • Piñones Bar Crawl and Beach Hop Food Tour with Drinks: $56
  • Puerto Rican food tasting and beginner cooking Tour: $59
  • Elevated Sunset or Night Dinner Experience Ocean View 4 Courses: $155
  • Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
  • Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    San Juan $49

Tours and Activities in Amman

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

  • From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
  • 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
  • 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
  • 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
  • 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
  • 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
  • 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
  • 2 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
  • 2 Days Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $185
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum Camping & More from Amman: $198

Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan

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


  • Horseback Riding Tour
    $40
  • Full Day Snorkeling Trip
    $100
  • 1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson
    $75

Tours and Activities in San Juan

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

  • Culebra Swim with Turtles Adventure and Flamenco Beach by Ferry: $130
  • • PR Rentals Old San Juan Sunset Cruise II | Drink & Snack •: $949
  • • PR Rentals San Juan Bay: Day Cruise II | Drink & Snacks •: $949
  • • PR Rentals San Juan Bay: Day Cruise | Drink & Snacks •: $939
  • •PR Rentals Fishing Experience | Charter 4-HR | Fishing Trip: $1,600
  • (Small Group) El Yunque HalfDay Tour with Transport / 7AM or 12PM: $105
  • 1 or 2 Hour Puerto Rico Horseback Ride Experience!: $210
  • ATV Single Rider Adventure at Hacienda Campo Rico: $136
  • Adventure to a Hidden Waterfall, Private Tour: $185
  • Airport transportation to cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, Puerto Rico: $68
  • Along The Shore Private Helicopter Tour San Juan Puerto Rico: $295
  • Arenales Caves, Waterfall, Spring & River Swimming Adventure: $140

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    San Juan $12

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

Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:

  • Puerto Rico: Ocean Lab Brewery and Tobaco Farm Tour: $149


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


Which is Bigger, Amman or San Juan?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Amman and San Juan, 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 San Juan?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Amman or San Juan in the Summer?

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

In July, Amman usually receives less rain than San Juan. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than San Juan during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Amman is generally cooler than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    San Juan 28°C (83°F)

Should I visit Amman or San Juan in the Autumn?

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

It's quite rainy in San Juan. Amman usually gets less rain in October than San Juan. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than San Juan. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun.

Amman is cooler than San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    San Juan 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Amman or San Juan in the Winter?

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

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

It's quite sunny in San Juan. Amman usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.

In the winter, Amman is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    San Juan 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Amman or San Juan in the Spring?

Both San Juan 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.

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

In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as San Juan. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun.

In April, Amman is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    San Juan 26°C (79°F)

Typical Weather for San Juan and Amman

Amman San Juan
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 26°C (78°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 28°C (82°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 27°C (80°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 26°C (78°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)


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