Amman travel guide
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You're Going to Love Amman
With 1,28 million inhabitants, Amman is the most populous city in Jordan. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amman has to offer.
Where to Eat in Amman
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bourj Al Hamam - InterContinental Jordan (Islamic College Street , Jordan) and Gusto Italian Restaurant - Amman Rotana (Black Iris Street) are great picks.
When to visit Amman
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.
How to Get to Amman
Plane
When flying to Amman, you’ll arrive at Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), which is located 30 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Amman from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 40m.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Amman Jett Bus Stop, located 3.1 km from downtown Amman. Amman Abdali Jett Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Amman
Airlines serving Amman
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 C$ 70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 191 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
Renting a car in Amman
Renting a car in Amman costs C$ 33 per day, on average, or C$ 132 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Alamo, Sixt and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Amman is the Right Cars branch at Amman Queen Alia Airport, which is 30 km from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 2.32 per litre in Amman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.75 and C$ 37.00. The most frequently booked car type in Amman is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Amman
Full-size SUV
5 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 69/day
Standard SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 78/day