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

Should you visit Amman or Vienna?

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 Vienna. 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 Vienna?

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.

Vienna

Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna is $184. 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 Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Vienna $98
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Vienna $196
Compare Hotels in Amman and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Vienna? 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 Vienna


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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 Vienna Hotel Prices.

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

  • Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers: Amman: $40
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $223
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
  • Private Transfers Amman to Dead Sea, Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Rum & vice versa: $73
  • Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
  • Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
  • Private Transfer from/ to Amman Airport and Petra City: $95
  • Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    $31

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

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

  • Vienna airport transfer from or to the airport: $57
  • Transfer to Parndorf Outlet + Bratislava and back: $279
  • Private transfer to Zurich or Zurich to Vienna: $736
  • Private transfer to Warsaw or Warsaw to Vienna: $635
  • Private transfer to Stuttgart or Stuttgart to Vienna: $632
  • Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $532
  • Private transfer to Munich with stop in Hallstatt: $715
  • Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $848
  • Private transfer to Hallstatt or Hallstatt to Vienna: $451
  • Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $652
  • Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $73
  • Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $893

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna 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
    Vienna $60
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $70
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
  • Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
  • Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $117
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
  • Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $40
  • Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $42
  • Naschmarkt Food Tour: $62
  • 3.5-Hour Danube 70s, 80s, 90s Party Cruise w/ Dinner: $72
  • Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $72
  • Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $72
  • 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $78
  • Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $88
  • Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $90
  • Mirage Burlesque Spectacular - Dinner Show: $103
  • Mirage Secret Wonders - Magic Dinner Show: $103

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Vienna $40

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: $80
  • Full Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Tour: $170
  • Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
  • 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 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 Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
  • 2 Days Petra Private Guided Tour: $240

Tours and Activities in Vienna

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

  • Explore Vienna Graben and Kohlmarkt Walking Tour: $111
  • Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $158
  • 1 Hour Cinematic Style Portrait Photoshoot and Tour in Vienna : $264
  • 2 Hour Private Alpine Hiking, Gosing Mountain Vienna Tour: $162
  • 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $162
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $162
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $162
  • 3 hour private tour in Vienna by private car: $570
  • 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $244
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $47
  • 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Enzian': $203
  • 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'In the footsteps of king Lionheart': $244

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Vienna $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

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

  • Pub Crawl Vienna: $19
  • Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $19
  • Guided tour of the Ottakringer brewery: $21
  • City Center Pub Crawl: $26
  • Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
  • Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $47
  • Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $48
  • Austrian Wine Tasting: $61
  • Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $61
  • Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $73
  • Schönbrunn Palace Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $80
  • Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $88


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


Which is Bigger, Amman or Vienna?

Vienna has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Vienna, 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 Vienna?

Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?

Both Vienna and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Amman is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Vienna. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Amman or Vienna in the Autumn?

Both Vienna and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).

It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in October than Vienna. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Amman or Vienna in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

Amman usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.

Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Vienna. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Amman or Vienna in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Vienna. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.

Amman is a little warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Amman

Amman Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)