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

Should you visit Amman or Seville?

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 Seville. 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 Seville?

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.

Seville

The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.

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


Which place is cheaper, Seville 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 Seville is $164. 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 Seville in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Seville $62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Amman and Seville

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Seville? 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 Seville


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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 Seville Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Seville $19
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 from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
  • Petra Transfer From Or To Amman: $230
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
  • From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
  • Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
  • From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
  • Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
  • Amman Private Transfer To Jerusalem With VIP Service: $150

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

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

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Seville HTL-APT (SVQ): $49
  • Transfer from Seville to Malaga: $431
  • Transfer from Seville to Cadiz: $284
  • Transfer Algarve/ Seville city center or for Airport Private: $393
  • Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $50
  • Transfer to Seville Airport: $57
  • Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $40
  • Transfer to Málaga with visit to Ronda: $373
  • Private Transfer to Lisbon: $738
  • Private One-Way Transfer from Seville to Ronda: $295
  • Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $51
  • Bus Transfer Ticket between Airport and City Center: $7.78

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Seville?

Prices for flights to both Seville 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
    Seville $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:

  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
  • Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
  • Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
  • Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150

Typical Food Prices in Seville

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


  • Lunch
    $10
  • Ice Cream
    $2.49
  • Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
    $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

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

  • Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $28
  • Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $36
  • Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $43
  • El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $45
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $54
  • Paella Showcooking Experience: $57
  • Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience : $58
  • Paella Showcooking Experience : $58
  • Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $66
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour: $73
  • Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $74
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour by Food Lover Tour: $74

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Seville $31

Tours and Activities in Amman

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

  • Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
  • Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
  • 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
  • 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
  • 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
  • 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
  • 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95

Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

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


  • Entrance to Cathedral
    $8.67

Tours and Activities in Seville

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

  • Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $104
  • Spritz Tasting Experience: $29
  • Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour: $91
  • "Las Dueñas" Palace ticket + Audioguide: $18
  • "Love At First Sight" Private Tour: $162
  • 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Isla Canela: $202
  • 1.5 hour tour of the Alcázar of Seville: $54
  • 2 Hour Tour Discover Seville like a local on an ELECTRIC BIKE: $57
  • 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $197
  • 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Alcazar of Seville: $170
  • 2-hour guided tour of Italica: $231
  • 3 Hours Private Guided Tapas Walking Tour in Seville: $272

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Seville $11

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: $87

Sample the Local Flavors in Seville

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

  • Pub Crawl + Party Night (3 Bars +VIP Entrance to a top Club ) : $17
  • Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $28
  • Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $34
  • Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $35
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $36
  • Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $80
  • Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $91
  • Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $103
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $108
  • Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $111
  • From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $119
  • Private wine tasting meals at Seville's oldest tavern: $179


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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Seville?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Seville, 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 Seville?

Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.

Amman is around the same temperature as Seville in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville 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 Seville during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 360 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Seville. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Seville 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Amman or Seville in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Seville. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Amman is around the same temperature as Seville. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Seville averages at about 20°C (67°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Seville. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 208 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in October than Seville. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Seville 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Amman or Seville in the Winter?

Both Seville 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, many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

In January, Amman is generally cooler than Seville. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Seville fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Seville during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 173 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Seville. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Seville 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Amman or Seville in the Spring?

Both Seville 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. Also, most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

Amman is around the same temperature as Seville in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Seville. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 221 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in April than Seville. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


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

Typical Weather for Seville and Amman

Amman Seville
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 11°C (51°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (58°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (67°F) 32 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (74°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 20°C (67°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 15°C (58°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 11°C (52°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)