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Jordan is undoubtedly one of the most stunning countries to travel. But is it possible to travel it on a low budget? Welcome to our super Savvy guide on how to travel Jordan on a budget in 2025.
In this article, we’re going to show you how to travel around Jordan for $50 per day (roughly £40), including activities, transport, food, and accommodation. Oh yeah, and as a couple, it would be possible to travel in Jordan for even less than this price per person because you will be sharing transport and accommodation.
We have traveled for over 10 years, and before we had kids, we used to travel on an absolute shoestring. We learned all of the savvy budget tips and the best ways to save money as you travel. In this article, we’re going to share our experience, skills, and knowledge with you to help you plan a budget trip to Jordan.
PLAN YOUR TRIP – Important things to know before you travel to Jordan
GET EQUIPPED – Find the BEST and cheapest hotels in Amman
LEARN MORE – What is the price range for a one week trip in Jordan
What are prices like in Jordan?
To give you a general feel for prices in Jordan, it’s important to note that Jordan is definitely cheaper than the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Jordan is also cheaper than Western Europe. It is cheaper than many other countries in the Middle East. Jordan is a similar price to Egypt, perhaps slightly more expensive. Jordan is more expensive than Southeast Asia.
Food and accommodation in Jordan are pretty cheap. For example, if you’re traveling on a budget, you can easily fill up in a bakery for around 1 – 2 JOD (£1 – £2 or $1.20 – $2.50). There are cheap bakeries all over Jordan. Bakeries in Jordan tend to sell a range of breads and cakes. Pita breads are very common; you can also find flatbreads with herbs and cheese. It is also very easy to find budget accommodation in Jordan, and the good news is some of the cheapest accommodation is situated in the best locations. Budget rooms in Jordan typically start at around £10 for a private room; you can even find bunk beds in shared dorms for around £5 per night.
Some things can be expensive in Jordan
Travelling around the country can be expensive so it is important to plan your transport around Jordan carefully
Not everything is cheap in Jordan. For example, if you want to take a long-distance taxi journey, expect to pay at least 25 JOD this is roughly £25 or $30 (e.g. Amman to the Dead Sea one way). Find out about the cheapest way to get to the dead sea. Also Petra is pretty expensive at 50JOD for a one day ticket (£50 or $60). You can save money by using the Jordan Pass to visit Petra (don’t miss our full guide – Is the Jordan Pass worth it?) Taking tours and guides in Jordan can also be pretty expensive (tours often cost £100 – £200 or $120 – $250). We were very surprised at the high prices for Dead Sea day passes in Jordan. And, of course, like anywhere in the world, if you want to go luxury, you will need to be prepared to pay.
Examples of normal prices in Jordan
- Bread in a bakery: 0.2 JOD – 1 JOD
- A cup of fresh juice: 1 JOD – 2 JOD
- Taking a short taxi ride around town: 2 JOD – 3 JOD
- A night in a cheap hostel or guest house: 10 JOD – 15 JOD
- Small gifts from a market or stall: 2 JOD – 3 JOD
- An ice cream: 1 JOD
- Some baklava from a traditional dessert shop: 1 JOD – 3 JOD
- A small bag of fresh fruit from a local market: 2 JOD
- A nice meal in a restaurant: 5 JOD – 15 JOD
What is it like to travel Jordan on a low budget?
The key to budget travel anywhere in the world is being willing to make a few compromises. For example, we strongly recommend that you look for cheap hostels or guest houses. Rooms are likely to be very simple, and they lack style or character. You may need to book rooms with shared bathrooms or even book a bed in a shared dormitory to get the best prices in Jordan. The good news is that you can find many cheap hostels and guest houses in great locations around Jordan.
If you are really traveling Jordan on a low budget, you will also need to make compromises, such as walking from place to place rather than taking short taxi journeys. We also recommend that you plan your activities carefully. There’s no point being on such a tight budget that you miss out on the best things to do. Budget travel is about working out what you really want to do and then finding the cheapest way of doing it.
How do you travel Jordan on a budget: Top Tips
1 Make sure you barter
Bartering can feel awkward and uncomfortable at first. However, it is very much part of the Jordanian culture. Bartering can actually be fun and positive if you keep it friendly and establish a good rapport. In Jordan, it is particularly important to barter for taxi rides in Jordan. We also recommend bartering if you’re shopping in a market. You can even barter for accommodation if you’re traveling on a low budget.
2 Stay in hostels or guest houses
If you’re traveling in Jordan on a budget, we recommend staying in hostels or guest houses. A great way to find cheap accommodation is to use a platform like Agoda or Booking.com and then use the filter to list prices, starting with the cheapest options. You can find the price filters at the top of the list of properties. We strongly recommend that you look for cheap guest houses and budget hostels if you’re traveling in Jordan on a low budget.
3 Contact hostels or guest houses directly
Another way to get a good deal with a hostel or guest house is to find their best online price and then look for a Facebook page where you can contact the guest house or hostel directly. Drop them a message asking if they can do a better price. They may be willing to make a discount, especially if you are staying for a few nights or traveling in the low season.
4 Use the Uber taxi app
If you are not confident with your ability to barter for a taxi ride, we recommend using the Uber taxi app, which allows you to book taxis for a fair local price. In order to use the Uber taxi app, you will either need to log in to some Wi-Fi or have a local sim card with mobile data. You can download the Uber taxi app for free from the App Store and then register for an account. Once your account is active, you can simply order taxis on your mobile phone as you go. We do not recommend using the Uber taxi app if you are planning longer and more complicated day trips.
5 Find local bakeries and markets
The cheapest way to eat in Jordan is to buy food in local bakeries. There are plenty of small bakeries around Jordan, including big cities like Amman and smaller towns like Wadi Rum. If you are able to eat in a small bakery, you should be able to fill up for around 1 JOD – 2 JOD (£1 – £2 or $1.20 – $2.50). There are also plenty of small markets around Jordan where you can buy fresh fruit. Expect to pay around 2 JOD (£2 or $2.50) for a small bag of fresh fruit.
From time to time, you may also want to splash out on a meal in Jordan. Some areas are particularly expensive for restaurant food; for example, Petra and Wadi Rum. However, food is genuinely very cheap and high quality in Jordan. For example, in Amman, it is possible to get a large, tasty, and filling Jordanian meal for around 5 JOD (£5 or $6). You will struggle to spend more than 15 JOD on a meal in Amman (£15 or $18).
6 Use Jett long-distance buses and Jett Tours
Find out everything you need to know about booking a bus in Jordan
If you are traveling between cities and tourist attractions in Jordan, there is really only one option. You will need to use the Jett bus company to see Jordan on a budget. This company offers long-distance bus services that connect all of the main attractions and cities in Jordan. This company offers connections between Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and much more. Most journeys cost around 10 JOD – 30 JOD (£10 – £30 or $12 – $35). If you’re traveling with a group, it may be viable to take a shared taxi ride. Long-distance taxis in Jordan can be quite expensive, and we don’t recommend it for a solo traveler. However, sharing the cost across a group may be good value for money.
TOP TIP: There are several excellent Facebook groups focused on tourism in Jordan, and you can regularly see people posting about shared taxis and trips. This is a great way to find travel buddies and save some cash.
How to Travel Jordan for $50 per Day (or £40) – ALL in
In this article, we said that we would show you how to travel Jordan for £40 per day (roughly $50). This is a realistic price for a solo budget traveler in Jordan, which includes accommodation, food, transport, and activities.
We have assumed that this Savvy Solo Traveler is using a Jordan pass and traveling around Jordan for one week. The Jordan pass costs £70 ($90), so this is an average of £10 per day on activities ($12). If you do use a Jordan pass, this also grants visa-free entry to Jordan. You only need to visit Petra ONCE to save money, and the Jordan pass covers a wide range of other attractions too.
We have also assumed that this Solo Traveler is spending an average of £12 per night ($15) on accommodation. In some areas, this may look like spending £5 on the dorm bed ($6). In other places, you may need to spend £15 or £20 per night ($18 – $25) to get a simple private room. Hopefully, the average should be around £10 per night ($12).
We have estimated an average of £10 per day for transport ($12). This is realistic if you’re traveling around Jordan for around one week. You are unlikely to be taking long journeys every day, so some days you may need to pay £20 or £30 for a bus, and other days you will be paying very little for transport.
We have suggested a budget of $10 per day for food (around £8) so you’ll need to go pretty cheap on the grub. Aim for local bakeries and markets to get fruit with the occasional splash out meal.
In this budget breakdown, we have not included the cost of traveling to and from Jordan because this cost depends on how you choose to travel and varies from person to person. We have also not included the cost of travel insurance; again, this is a personal cost.
Budget break down
| Description | Cost per day | |
| Food | Traveling on a budget mostly eating in bakeries and street food. The occasional cheaper local meal to experience to culture. | £8 |
| Accommodation | Shared dorms or basic budget room with fan or A.C. and shared bathroom. | £12 |
| Transport | Average daily cost using Jett buses and taxis for short local journeys. Some days will cost more than others. | £10 |
| Activities | Assuming you use a Jordan Pass to access attractions (£70 in total) averaging at £10 per day for a 1 week trip. | £10 |
How to Travel Jordan on a Budget: Summary
There are lots of great reasons to travel to Jordan on a budget. Budget travel is a lot of fun; by saving money on your travel expenses, you can travel further and do more. When you travel on a low budget, you also take more risks and tend to engage more openly with local experiences. As a budget traveler, you will naturally avoid touristy spots and are more likely to connect with the real culture.
However, if you are traveling on a very tight budget, you can end up missing out on some of the best experiences. So we recommend striving for a balance. Try to save money on unnecessary things like expensive rooms or overpriced touristy food. Instead, look for the most meaningful and enjoyable experiences. Try to find value for money. Work out what things really matter to you and find the cheapest ways of doing them.
We really hope that this article helps you plan your own Savvy Adventures to Jordan, one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
