Amman travel guide

Amman Tourism | Amman Guide

You're Going to Love Amman

With 1.28 million inhabitants, Amman is the most populous city in Jordan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amman has to offer.

Where to Eat in Amman

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sufra Restaurant (Jabal Amman, Al Rainbow street St 26 building No. 23) and Bourj Al Hamam - InterContinental Jordan (Islamic College Street , Jordan) are great picks.

When to visit Amman

Amman in December
Estimated hotel price
€13
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amman in December
Estimated hotel price
€13
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Amman in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Amman, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Amman

Plane

When flying to Amman, you’ll arrive at Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), which is located 19 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amman from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 25m.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Amman. The most popular bus station is Amman Jett Bus Stop, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Amman. Amman Abdali Jett Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Amman, you’ll arrive at Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), which is located 19 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amman from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 25m.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Amman. The most popular bus station is Amman Jett Bus Stop, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Amman. Amman Abdali Jett Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Amman

Airlines serving Amman

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amman

From 5-star hotels such as the W Amman Hotel to great affordable options like the Tilal Almadina Hotel & Suites, Amman offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €134 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include 46 Serviced Apartments and Nishan Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amman

Most booked hotels in Amman

Hilton Amman
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€128+
Amman Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€173+
Regency Palace Amman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€100+
Ibis Amman
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€35+
Amman Airport Hotel
4 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
€134+

Hiring a car in Amman

Hiring a car in Amman costs €13 per day, on average, or €38 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Alamo, Sixt and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Amman is the Right Cars branch at Amman Queen Alia Airport, which is 18 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Amman Queen Alia Intl.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Amman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.60 and €24.80. The most frequently booked car type in Amman is Full-size (Hyundai H-1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Amman costs €13 per day, on average, or €38 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Alamo, Sixt and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Amman is the Right Cars branch at Amman Queen Alia Airport, which is 18 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Amman Queen Alia Intl.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Amman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.60 and €24.80. The most frequently booked car type in Amman is Full-size (Hyundai H-1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.