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

Should you visit Amman or Valencia?

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 Valencia. 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 Valencia?

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.

Valencia

Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.


Which place is cheaper, Valencia 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 Valencia is $174. 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 Valencia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Valencia $66
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Valencia $132
Compare Hotels in Amman and Valencia

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Valencia? 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 Valencia


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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 Valencia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Valencia $20
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:

  • Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
  • Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
  • Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
  • Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
  • Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
  • Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
  • Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $40
  • Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $80
  • Amman Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airprort to Amman city centre: $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:

  • Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $56
  • Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
  • Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $56
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $113
  • Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Valencia HTL-APT (VLC): $58
  • Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $28
  • Private Valencia Transfer: Central Valencia to Cruise Port or Valencia Airport: $74
  • Private Transfer from Valencia Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $56
  • Private Transfer from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia Port: $56
  • Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $190
  • Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery: Tour, Transfers & Basilica: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Valencia?

Prices for flights to both Valencia 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
    Valencia $80
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia

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

  • Make Valencian 'Pizza' in Ruzafa: $71
  • Valencia Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $76
  • Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening: $76
  • Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop: $76
  • Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $76
  • Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour: $76
  • Live the Valencian Experience Cooking Your Own Paella: $76
  • Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $81
  • Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia: $82
  • Carbonara Cooking Class in Valencia with an Italian Chef: $100
  • Virtual Valencian Paella Cooking Class: $129
  • Spanish Tapas Cooking Class in Valencia (4- Course Meal): $145

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Valencia $33

Tours and Activities in Amman

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

  • Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
  • Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
  • Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
  • Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
  • Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
  • Amman Private City Tour: $18
  • Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
  • Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
  • Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
  • Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
  • Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
  • Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31

Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia

Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Flamenco Tour
    $18

Tours and Activities in Valencia

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

  • 1-Hour Segway Adventure: Medieval Valencia & Gardens: $53
  • 1-Hour Segway Tour in Valencia + Full-Day Bike Rental: $47
  • 3-Hour Private Dream Picnic Experience in Valencia: $53
  • Adventures day: Thermal Springs, Waterfalls, private guesthouse: $105
  • Albufera Natural Park Tour from Boat Ride & Local Guide: $69
  • Albufera Private Day Tour: Paella, Boat Cruise and Nature Walk: $253
  • All-in-One Valencia Private E-Bike Tour: $88
  • All-in-One Valencia Private E-Scooter Tour: $76
  • Bike & Boat Tour in Albufera, Nature and Culture: $93
  • Bike Rental at Cabanyal Beach Cruiser Port: $12
  • Bike Tour of Valencia See Iconic Landmarks: $34
  • Cabecera Park Private Segway Tour: $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Valencia $23

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 Valencia

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

  • Wine Tasting Experience in Valencia’s Old Town: $41
  • Private premium wine tasting with snacks in Valencia's old town: $70
  • Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center: $73
  • Private Valencia Wine Tasting & Tapas with Sommelier: $112
  • Two wineries tour with wine tasting: $147
  • Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $163
  • Private Wine Tour with Wine Tasting and Full Lunch (day trip): $194


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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Valencia?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Valencia, 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 Valencia?

Valencia 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 Valencia in the Summer?

Both Valencia 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, most visitors come to Valencia for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Amman is around the same temperature as Valencia in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Valencia fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).

In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Valencia. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valencia receives 303 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets more rain in July than Valencia. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Valencia 25°C (76°F)

Should I visit Amman or Valencia in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Valencia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Valencia because of the hiking trails, 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 Valencia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Valencia averages at about 19°C (66°F).

In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Valencia during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Valencia receives 198 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Valencia. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


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

Should I visit Amman or Valencia in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Valencia. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.

In January, Amman is generally cooler than Valencia. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Valencia fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Valencia. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valencia receives 162 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Valencia. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Valencia 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Amman or Valencia in the Spring?

Both Valencia 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 travelers come to Valencia for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.

Amman is around the same temperature as Valencia in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Valencia fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Valencia. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Valencia during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Valencia receives 213 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Valencia. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Valencia 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Valencia and Amman

Amman Valencia
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 12°C (53°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (56°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 15°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (71°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)