Jordan Travel Guide (2026): Plan Your Trip to Jordan

Jordan is compact, easy to road-trip, and packed with world-class sites like Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash, and the Dana region.

This page is your starting point: quick essentials, the best time to visit, typical costs, and direct links to our detailed planning pages.

Overview

Quick Info about Jordan:

Capital:
Amman

Religion:
Islam

Best time to visit:
Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Language:
Arabic (English widely spoken)

Safety:
Very safe, strong security, friendly
locals, low crime against tourists

Visa:
On arrival for most nationalities.

Trip Length:
5 to 10 days recommended.

Currency:
Jordanian Dinar

Jordan Travel Costs (Budget Breakdown):

Jordan can be done on a budget, but prices depend heavily on transport and accommodation style.

Average daily budget in Jordan (per person):

• Budget travelers: 35–60 JOD/day

• Mid-range travelers: 60–120 JOD/day

• Comfort travelers: 120+ JOD/day

Typical prices in Jordan:

• Hostels: from 10–20 JOD

• Hotels: from 25–60 JOD

• Petra ticket: expensive if you don’t have the Jordan Pass

• Wadi Rum jeep tour + camp: usually 25–60 JOD depending on camp style

• Local meals: 3–8 JOD

• Taxi inside Amman: usually 2–6 JOD

• Car rental: from 20–35 JOD/day
  

Budget tip:

If you’re visiting Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum, the Jordan Pass is often worth it and can save you a lot of money.
Read also about: Jordan Budget Travel Tips.

Plan Your Jordan Trip (Start Here)

Connect with trusted, certified local guides we personally know. Learn when you need a guide, what’s legal, and how to request the right contact for your trip.

Where to stay in Jordan made simple: our trusted stays, local partner options, and practical advice to match your budget (Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum).

A local guide to renting and driving in Jordan: routes, checkpoints, speed bumps, documents, offline maps, and common mistakes first-time drivers make.

Downloadable planning tools: a practical Jordan map, checklists, and quick route planners to save time and avoid missing the best stops.

Plan Your Jordan Logistics

Private Trips We Organise in Jordan

If you want Jordan without the stress of planning, we can help.

We live in Amman and we personally arrange private day tours in Amman and multi-day itineraries across Jordan with people we trust.

Send us your travel dates + interests and we’ll reply with the best plan for your time and budget. Contact us here.

Recommended Tours in Jordan (Trusted Options)

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Latest Jordan Travel Articles & Guides:

Below you’ll find our newest blog posts about Jordan — including travel routes, hiking experiences, cultural tips, food recommendations, and hidden places most tourists miss.

We regularly update our guides based on current prices, seasonal changes, and new travel rules — so you can plan your trip with confidence.

Jordan keeps surprising us!

This captivating video documents one of our thrilling adventures to the majestic Wadi Rum desert in Jordan.
We joined our friends for an exhilarating rock climbing expedition and enjoyed the unique experience of staying in a traditional Bedouin tent.
Despite the unexpected rain, the spirit of adventure remained high, creating unforgettable memories in this awe-inspiring desert landscape.

VIDEOS

An adventure in Wadi Rum

Conquer Wadi Rum's majestic peaks with us! This video captures our exhilarating six-hour mountaineering and trekking adventure with friends, led by one of our own!

Experience the thrill of the climb, stunning desert views, and the unforgettable feeling of reaching the summit in this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site