Which place is cheaper, Venice or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Venice?
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 Venice. 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Amman and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Venice? 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.
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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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Venice $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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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: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice Cruise Port: $377
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- VCE Airport and Venice Port 1-Way Private Transfer: $156
- Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $189
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $796
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $38
- Private Transfer from Train Station by Water Taxi: $293
- Private Boat Transfer from Cruise Terminal to Hotel: $344
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,028
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $34Venice $69
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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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:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Venice $108
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
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $283
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $75
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $263
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $54
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $240
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $126
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $274
- 2hr Night Kayak Tour in premium tour with sunset: $128
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Venice $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Venice?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Venice, 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 Venice?
Venice 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 Venice in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Venice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Venice this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Venice during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Venice. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amman or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Venice. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Amman is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Venice. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Amman or Venice in the Winter?
Both Venice 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, the winter months attract visitors to Venice because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Venice can be very cold. Amman is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Venice. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Amman or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice 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. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the spring, Amman is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Venice averages at about 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Venice. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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