Getting around Jordan
Asia
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
4h20 direct
Indicative round-trip price
170-450 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Air-conditioned JETT buses between Amman, Petra, the Dead Sea and Aqaba (~10-15 JOD per trip), book online. Local minibuses are cheap but have no fixed schedule.
Train
No passenger rail network. Everything is done by road.
Taxi
Taxis jaunes a compteur en ville ; negocier ou exiger le compteur. Careem (equivalent Uber) a Amman, Zarqa et Aqaba, course type 3-6 JOD.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | Petra (Wadi Musa) | JETT bus | 3h30-4h | 11-15 JOD |
| Amman | Aqaba | JETT bus | 4h30 | 10-12 JOD |
| Petra | Wadi Rum | Minibus / taxi | 1h30-2h | 10-25 JOD |
| Amman | Dead Sea | Taxi / shuttle | 1h | 25-35 JOD |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
All but non-existent
Car
25-50 EUR / day
National licence + international permit
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Taxi without a meter
Some drivers refuse the meter and quote an inflated price, especially from the airport.
Tip :Insist on the meter or set the price before getting in; favor Careem.
'Free' guides at Petra
Touts offer horse rides or shortcuts presented as included, then demand a hefty tip.
Tip :The short horse ride at the entrance is included in the ticket; everything else is negotiated beforehand.
Surfacturation touristique
Double the price quoted in some shops and cafés at the sites.
Tip :Compare, haggle in the souks, pay by the meter or the posted rate elsewhere.
Practical tips
- Get the Jordan Pass (from 70 JOD): it covers the visa and entry to Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and 40+ sites.
- Rent a car for the sites poorly served by JETT (Wadi Rum, Jerash, Madaba, Dead Sea).
- Fill up and book camps/transfers ahead: few options once you're in the desert.
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