Travel Costs in Jordan
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $45
- Mid-range / day
- $120
- Luxury / day
- $350
- Budget meal
- $5
- Coffee
- $3
- Local transport
- $0.75
- Budget hotel
- $20
- Mid-range hotel
- $75
Overview
Jordan is moderately expensive by Middle Eastern standards, with the major cost driver being entrance fees — particularly the Jordan Pass sites like Petra, which alone can cost $70+ per visit without a pass. Accommodation and food in Amman and tourist hubs like Aqaba and Wadi Rum are reasonably priced, but organized desert camps and tourist-oriented restaurants can add up quickly. Alcohol is available but taxed heavily, making drinking out noticeably pricier than in neighboring non-dry countries.
Notes
The Jordan Pass (starting around $70 USD) is essentially mandatory for most tourists as it bundles a single-entry visa with unlimited access to over 40 sites including Petra, saving significant money overall. Eating at local falafel and shawarma spots rather than tourist restaurants can cut meal costs by 60-70%.