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Best time to go
March-May and September-November are perfect: warm days, cool desert nights, ideal for Petra's long walks and Wadi Rum hikes without the furnace. Summer (June-August) is hot: 35°C+ in Amman, far hotter at the Dead Sea (the lowest point on Earth) and in the southern desert; do Petra at dawn and the Dead Sea early or late. Winter (December-February) is cool and can be genuinely cold and wet in Amman and Petra (occasional snow), though the Dead Sea and Aqaba stay mild and pleasant: pack layers. Petra by Candlelight runs select evenings year-round and is worth timing for.
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Costs
| Budget, per person | Typical |
|---|---|
| Backpacker, per day | $50-80 |
| Mid-range, per day | $100-180 |
| Comfort, per day | $300+ |
| Hostel dorm bed (Amman) | $12-22 |
| Mid-range hotel double | $55-100 |
| Mansaf / mezze dinner | $8-16 |
| Wadi Rum camp (overnight, meals, jeep) | $45-80 |
| Jordan Pass (incl. visa + Petra) | ~$99 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Renting a car is the ideal way to do Jordan: the country is compact, roads are good, and the King's Highway and Desert Highway link the highlights at your own pace (Amman-Petra ~3h). The cheaper alternative is the reliable JETT bus between Amman, Petra and Aqaba, plus shared taxis and minibuses for shorter hops. Wadi Rum is explored by Bedouin-driven 4x4 (arranged through your camp: you don't self-drive the sand). In Amman, ride-hailing (Uber, Careem) is cheap and beats haggling cabs. Day tours from Amman cover Jerash and the Dead Sea easily for non-drivers. The Jordan Pass (buy online before arrival) waives your tourist visa fee and covers Petra plus 40+ sites: genuinely worth it.
Money and staying connected
Jordan uses the dinar (JOD), a strong currency (1 JOD ≈ $1.40), so prices feel deceptively small: read them twice. Cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and bigger shops; carry cash for taxis, souks, Wadi Rum camps and rural stops (ATMs in towns; decline conversion). Tipping ~10% is customary. SIMs/eSIMs (Zain, Orange, Umniah) are cheap and easy at the airport: get one for maps and Uber; coverage is good on main routes, thin deep in the desert. Wi-Fi is common in hotels. Buy the Jordan Pass before you travel: it bundles the visa waiver with Petra and most major sites and pays for itself fast.
Culture and etiquette
Jordanians are famously hospitable: tea and coffee appear constantly, and an invitation to eat (mansaf, the national lamb-and-yogurt dish, shared from a communal platter and eaten with the right hand) is a genuine honor. It's a moderate Muslim society: dress modestly away from beach resorts (cover shoulders and knees, especially in Amman's downtown, villages and at religious sites: women may carry a scarf for mosques), and keep public affection low-key. Accept the Bedouin tea, sit and chat: rushing is rude. During Ramadan, don't eat or drink in public by day. Greet and thank with the right hand. Useful phrases: "As-salamu alaykum" (greeting), "Shukran" (thank you), "Min fadlak" (please), "Gaddesh?" (how much?, Jordanian dialect), "Sahtein" (bon appétit). Praising the country and its history goes a long way.
Health and safety
Jordan is one of the Middle East's safest and most welcoming destinations: violent crime against tourists is very rare and locals are protective of visitors. The everyday risks are environmental: serious heat and sun (especially at the Dead Sea's low altitude and in the desert: hydrate hard, hat, SPF), long unshaded walks at Petra, and flash floods in canyons during winter rains (heed guide advice in slot canyons and Wadi Rum). Float carefully in the Dead Sea: don't get the hyper-salty water in your eyes or swallow it, and rinse after. Tap water is treated but most drink bottled. Pharmacies are excellent. Regional borders aside, the tourist routes are calm: still, check current advisories given the wider region.
General guidance, not medical or security advice. Check your government's travel advice and a travel clinic before you book.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Jordan over the most recent years with data, roughly number 21 of 31 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO). Years marked * are estimates: this country's measured baseline scaled by UN Tourism's published regional recovery rates, shown until measured figures are out.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Amman
- Languages
- Arabic
- Population
- 11.5 million (2025)
- Area
- 89,342 km² (34,495 mi²)
- Calling code
- +962
- Region
- Western Asia
Travelling solo in Jordan
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Jordan trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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When is the best time to visit Jordan?
March-May and September-November are perfect: warm days, cool desert nights, ideal for Petra's long walks and Wadi Rum hikes without the furnace. Summer (June-August) is hot: 35°C+ in Amman, far hotter at the Dead Sea (the lowest point on Earth) and in the southern desert; do Petra at dawn and the Dead Sea early or late.
How much does a day in Jordan cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: backpacker, per day: $50 to $80; mid-range, per day: $100 to $180; comfort, per day: $300+; hostel dorm bed (Amman): $12 to $22; mid-range hotel double: $55 to $100; mansaf / mezze dinner: $8 to $16; wadi Rum camp (overnight, meals, jeep): $45 to $80; jordan Pass (incl. visa + Petra): ~$99. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Jordan good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Jordan trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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