Jordan Travel Costs & Budget

Accommodation Costs

• Hostels/Budget hotels: 10-25 JOD/night
• Mid-range hotels: 30-60 JOD/night
• Luxury hotels: 100-300+ JOD/night
• Bedouin camps (Wadi Rum): 25-70 JOD/night with meals

Food & Dining

• Street food/falafel sandwich: 0.5-1.5 JOD
• Local restaurant meal: 3-7 JOD
• Mid-range restaurant: 10-20 JOD
• Fine dining: 25-50+ JOD
• Supermarket groceries: Similar to Western prices

Transportation

• Taxi (in city): 2-10 JOD
• JETT bus (intercity): 7-10 JOD
• Rental car: 20-50 JOD/day
• Private driver: 50-100 JOD/day
• Uber/Careem: Varies, typically 2-15 JOD in cities

Attractions & Activities

• Petra (without pass): 50 JOD (1 day), 55 JOD (2 days), 60 JOD (3 days)
• Wadi Rum protected area: 5 JOD (free with Jordan Pass)
• Jerash ruins: 10 JOD (free with Jordan Pass)
• Dead Sea beach access: 15-25 JOD at resorts
• Wadi Mujib canyoning: 21 JOD

Money-Saving Tips

• Buy the Jordan Pass before arrival (saves visa fee + attractions)
• Eat at local restaurants instead of tourist areas
• Use Uber/Careem instead of regular taxis
• Travel during shoulder season (March-May, Sept-Nov) for better hotel rates
• Join group tours to split costs
• Carry a reusable water bottle - tap water is safe in most places
• Book accommodation in advance for better deals

Sample 7-Day Budget

Payment Methods

• Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD). 1 JOD ≈ 1.41 USD
• Credit cards accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops
• ATMs widely available in cities
• Carry cash for small purchases, taxis, and rural areas
• Tipping: 10% is standard (often included in bills)