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What is the cost of a one week trip in Jordan in 2025? If you are planning to visit Jordan, you may be wondering how much it will cost. This is probably one of the first and most important questions when you are planning a trip to a new country. It can be very hard to work out your budget if you don’t know local prices.
We are here to help. In this article, we are going to get very specific and tell you how much a one-week trip in Jordan will cost. We have focused on independent travel to help you work out your budget. If you take a pre-booked group tour to Jordan, it is likely to be much more expensive.
Of course, you could spend very little in Jordan if you just stay still and do nothing. However, we are assuming that you do want to visit the main attractions, which include locations like Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea.
We have tried to give you a realistic feel for fair prices in Jordan. We will share a likely price range for your trip. At the lowest end, we have shown a realistic estimate for a budget traveler, and at the high end, we have estimated how much a luxury traveler is likely to pay.
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In Brief: What is the Cost of a One-Week Trip in Jordan?
The good news is Jordan is a relatively cheap country to travel. On average, you can get a lot more for your money in Jordan compared to Europe and other countries in the Middle East.
If you are planning an independent one-week trip around Jordan, your trip is likely to cost between £280 – £2,000 (roughly $300 – $2,500).
This price range assumes that you want to travel around Jordan and see some of the main attractions such as Petra and the Dead Sea. At the low end of this price range, we are talking about budget travel where you stay in the cheapest rooms and eat cheap street food. At the high end of this budget range, you’re looking at a luxurious trip with some private tours. We have shared a full breakdown to help you understand these prices later in this article.
You may also be interested in our guide – How to Travel Jordan on a Budget for some epic savvy-travel tips
Budget Tips for Traveling in Jordan
Here are a few budget tips if you’re planning to travel in Jordan and you’re looking to keep your budget as low as possible:
- Plan and book your trip independently rather than taking a pre-arranged tour.
- For longer journeys, use the Jett bus company. Remember to book your tickets in advance. Find out everything you need to know about booking a bus in Jordan.
- For short journeys, use taxis or walk.
- Always remember to barter, especially when you are buying gifts, clothing, or taking a taxi.
- Look for guest houses and hostels; this is the cheapest type of accommodation in Jordan. If you’re willing to compromise on a few comforts, you can save a lot of money on accommodation.
- Eat street food and buy snacks from bakeries; this is the cheapest way to eat in Jordan.
- Use a Jordan pass; this will definitely save you money if you’re planning to visit Petra.
- If you struggle to barter for taxis, consider using Uber to get fair local prices (remember you will need a local sim and some mobile data for this).
Typical Prices in Jordan
Here are some examples of typical prices in Jordan to give you a feel for your budget and help you avoid being overcharged for things:
- Bread in a bakery: 0.2JOD – 1JOD
- A cup of fresh juice: 1JOD – 2JOD
- Taking a short taxi ride around town: 2JOD – 3JOD
- A night in a cheap hostel or guest house: 10JOD – 15JOD
- Small gifts from a market or stall: 2JOD – 3JOD
- An ice cream: 1JOD
- Some baklava from a traditional dessert shop: 1JOD – 3JOD
- A small bag of fresh fruit from a local market: 2JOD
- A nice meal in a restaurant: 5JOD – 15JOD
1 Accommodation
Here is a budget triple room in Amman (Cliff Hotel) which costs around £20 per night (great location and perfect for a family on a budget)
Accommodation in Jordan is relatively cheap, starting at around £10 to £20 per day (around $12 – $25). This price should get you a comfortable yet simple and basic room in a budget guest house or hostel. In general, the cheapest guest houses and hostels lack facilities, character, and style. However, budget guest houses and hostels can often be found in some of the best locations. Don’t miss our FULL GUIDE to the BEST budget hotels in Amman.
For example, if you are staying in Amman, you can find plenty of budget guest houses and hostels in the center of the Amman old city. When you are visiting Wadi Musa, you can also find some relatively cheap accommodation within a kilometer or two of the Petra archaeological site. On the higher budget end, you can find luxury hotels in Jordan starting at around £100 per night (roughly $120).
Check out these dreamy luxury hotels in Petra to get a feel for what Jordan looks like for a luxury traveller
2 Food
This is a local bakery in the Amman Old City. You can find bakeries like this all over Jordan…
Food in Jordan is delightfully cheap and impressively good for the price. You can eat very well on a relatively low budget. There are plenty of cheap street food options. If you are really traveling Jordan on a budget, we recommend buying food in bakeries and buying fresh fruit from local markets. You can easily fill up for less than 1 – 2JOD (£1 – £2 or $1.20 – $2.50). However, if you are wanting to splash out and experience some traditional Jordanian food, restaurants and cafes in Jordan are relatively cheap. We were able to eat an impressive meal as a family of five for around 10JOD (£10 or $12). You can easily find a 1.5-liter bottle of water in Jordan for around 0.4JOD. As you would expect, prices are a little higher in tourist destinations such as Petra.
3 Transport
Don’t miss our FULL transport guide to Jordan
Transport in Jordan is likely to be one of the more expensive parts of your trip. The local transport system is relatively limited, especially if you are looking at taking longer distance journeys around the country. For short local journeys, the best way to get around is either to use a taxi or to walk. Find out everything you need to know about taxis in Jordan.
Short taxi journeys in Jordan generally cost around 1 – 3 JOD (£1 – £3 or $1.20 – $4). Make sure that you agree on the price before you go. For longer journeys around Jordan, tours and taxis can be particularly expensive. Where possible, we recommend sharing the cost across a larger group. The cheapest way to travel around Jordan is to use the long-distance bus. Jett is the only long-distance bus company in Jordan. Expect to pay 10JOD – 30JOD for bus journeys around the country (around £10 – £30 or $12 – $40). Learn how to book buses in Jordan.
4 Activities
Your activity cost in Jordan is likely to be very similar whether you’re traveling on a budget or whether you are splashing out. Assuming that you want to see Petra, which is one of the most important attractions in Jordan, we recommend using the Jordan pass which costs 70JOD (£70 or $90) with a one-day pass to Petra included. The Jordan pass allows you free entry into Jordan and access to a wide range of attractions. So your activity and visa budget for Jordan is pretty much fixed at £70 or $90.
BUY YOUR JORDAN PASS – The official Jordan Pass Website
FIND OUT MORE – Is the Jordan Pass worth it?
What is the Cost of a One-Week Trip in Jordan? (Price Breakdown)
Here are the price breakdowns for a low and high budget trip around Jordan. These are the prices per person. However, if you are traveling as a couple or a family, some of these costs will be cheaper per person because they will be shared across your group. It is also important to note that we have not included the price of your travel to and from Jordan. These costs are just approximate costs for your time in Jordan. These prices assume that you are booking things independently rather than taking an inclusive tour.
Traveling on a Low Budget
If you are traveling Jordan on a low budget, you will need to be willing to make a few compromises in terms of comfort and convenience. But you really can save big bucks if you’re savvy and traveling on a budget in Jordan.
| Description | Cost for one week | |
| Food | Traveling on a budget mostly eating in bakeries and street food. £10 per day. | £70 |
| Accommodation | Basic budget room with fan or A.C. and shared bathroom. £10 per day. | £70 |
| Transport | Average daily cost using Jett buses and taxis for short local journeys. Average £10 per day. | £70 |
| Activities | Assuming you use a Jordan Pass to access attractions | £70 |
This is £280 or around $300 for 7 days
Traveling on a High Budget
If you’re planning to travel around Jordan on a high budget, your money will go a long way. Jordan does offer a lot, particularly at the high end. If you are planning a splash-out trip, then Jordan is an excellent option.
| Description | Cost for one week | |
| Food | Eating at nice restaurants and ordering freely including some touristy places and nice treats £30 per day | £210 |
| Accommodation | Staying in some of the best luxury hotels around averaging at £200 per night | £1,400 |
| Transport | Taking taxis for both long and short distance journeys the price is likely to average around £30 per day | £210 |
| Activities | Assuming you use the Jordan pass to visit Petra and other attractions AND also take some private tours of attractions like Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea | £180 |
This is £2000 or roughly $2,500
Summary: Price for a One-Week Trip in Jordan
So, your trip to Jordan is likely to cost £280 – £2,000 (roughly $300 – $2,500). There are, of course, some travel costs that we cannot estimate because these will vary from person to person. For example, we have not included the cost of your travel to and from Jordan because it depends on how you want to travel and where you’re traveling from. We have also not included travel insurance costs; again, this will vary massively from person to person.
