Here’s a complete breakdown of costs per person for all the nine days of our trip to Jordan.
Places to visit: Aqaba, Petra (Wadi Musa), Wadi Rum, Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo and Dead Sea
Modes of transport: Airlines, Bus, Taxi
Who: Two backpackers
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD), US Dollar (USD)
Note: International flights in and out of Jordan are NOT included in the costs.
All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = JOD 0.75. Each cost is for one adult.
Day 1 – Aqaba
What | Cost | Notes |
Jerusalem Hostel | $123 | For 1 person, 2 nights |
Snacks at bus-stop | ILS 29 or $7.40 | For 1 person. Coffee and bagel |
Jerusalem to Eilat | ILS 78 or $20 | For 1 person, one way |
Taxi from Eilot to Israel-Jordan border | ILS 20 or $5 | Negotiable, but mostly fixed |
Israel Exit Fee | ILS 103 or $26.20 | Mandatory |
Taxi from Jordan border to South Beach, Aqaba | JOD 20 or $28.20 | Negotiable and can be low per person in a group |
Dinner at Darna Restaurant/Resort | JOD 20 or $28.20 | For 2 persons |
Total Costs | $213.90 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $213.90 | Per person |
Day 2 – Aqaba
What | Cost | Notes |
Taxi from Res Sea Dive Center to city center | JOD 3 or $4.20 | For 2 persons |
Lunch – Kabob & Shawrma | JOD 5.30 or $7.50 | For 2 persons |
Sweets at Hani Ali | JOD 2.70 or $3.80 | For 2 persons, sampling of 5 sweets and 1 Turkish coffee |
Hookah | JOD 3 or $4.20 | For 2 persons, 2 hookahs |
Flag of Jordan | JOD 10 or $14.10 | Souvenir |
Taxi from city center to Red Sea Dive Center | JOD 6 or $8.40 | For 2 persons |
Total Costs | $27.75 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $241.65 | Per person |
Day 3 – Aqaba, Petra (Wadi Musa)
What | Cost | Notes |
Bus from Aqaba to Wadi Musa | JOD 10 or $14.20 | For 2 persons |
Bus from Wadi Musa bus station to Saba’a Hostel | JOD 2 or $2.80 | For 2 persons |
Lunch at Al-Arabia | JOD 7.50 or $10.60 | For 2 persons |
Juice | JOD 1.50 or $2.10 | For 2 persons |
Red Sea Dive Center | JOD 106 or $149.80 | For 2 nights, 2 persons, including drinking water & scuba diving |
Total Costs | $89.75 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $331.40 | Per person |
Day 4 – Petra (Wadi Musa)
What | Cost | Notes |
Petra Entry | JOD 100 or $141.20 | For 2 persons |
Water & Refreshments | JOD 4 or $5.60 | For 2 persons |
Dinner at Al-Wadi | JOD 15 or $21.10 | For 2 persons |
Juice & Hookah | JOD 12 or $16.90 | For 2 persons |
Total Costs | $92.45 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $423.85 | Per person |
Day 5 – Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum
What | Cost | Notes |
Saba’a Hotel, Wadi Musa | JOD 50.50 or $71.25 | For 2 persons, two nights, including lunch for Petra & water |
Bus to Wadi Rum | JOD 6 or $8.50 | For 1 person |
Wadi Rum Entry | JOD 5 or $7 | For 1 person |
Bedouin Adventures | JOD 65 or $91.75 | For 1 person |
Total Costs | $142.85 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $566.70 | Per person |
Day 6 – Wadi Rum to Aqaba to Amman
What | Cost | Notes |
Taxi from Wadi Rum to Aqaba | JOD 20 or $28.25 | For 2 persons |
Bus from Aqaba to Amman | JOD 8 or $11.30 | For 1 person (JETT bus) |
Lunch at Bab Al Hara | JOD 11.70 or $16.50 | For 2 persons |
Taxi from JETT station to Hotel | JOD 3 or $4.25 | For 2 persons |
Musical instrument Oud | JOD 90 or $127 | For 1 person |
Total Costs | $162.90 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $729.60 | Per person |
Day 7 – Madaba, Mount Nebo, Dead Sea
What | Cost | Notes |
Taxi to Dead Sea, Madaba & Mt. Nebo | JOD 40 or $56.45 | For 2 persons |
Greek Orthodox Church Entrance Fee | JOD 1 or $1.40 | For 1 person |
Mount Nebo Entrance Fee | JOD 1 or $1.40 | For 1 person |
Dead Sea Entrance Fee | JOD 16 or $22.60 | For 1 person |
Lunch at Cairo Restaurant | JOD 11.70 or $16.50 | For 2 persons |
Mud at Dead Sea | JOD 3 or $4.20 | For 1 person |
Mosaic Art at Jordan Jewel | JOD 60 or $84.70 | For 1 person |
Coffee & Hookah at Books@Cafe | JOD 18 or $25.40 | For 2 persons |
Total Costs | $163.45 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $893.05 | Per person |
Day 8 – Jerash
What | Cost | Notes |
Taxi from Amman city center to Trababour bus station | JOD 2 or $2.80 | For 1 person |
Bus to Jerash | JOD 0.750 or $1 | For 1 person |
Bus to Amman | JOD 0.750 or $1 | For 1 person |
Taxi from Trababour bus station to Amman city center | JOD 1.75 or $2.45 | For 1 person |
Lunch at Hashim Restaurant | JOD 4.50 or $6.35 | For 2 persons |
Dinner & drinks at Books@Cafe | JOD 12 or $17 | For 2 persons |
Total Costs | $18.90 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $911.95 | Per person |
Day 9 – Amman
What | Cost | Notes |
Abbasi Palace Hotel | JOD 60 or $84.80 | For 2 persons, 2 nights, incl. water & breakfast |
Taxi from Roman Theater to Citadel | JOD 0.750 or $1 | For 2 persons |
Citadel Entrance Fee | JOD 2 or $2.80 | For 1 person, including museum |
Roman Theater Entrance Fee | JOD 1 or $1.40 | For 1 person, including museum |
Taxi from city center to Airport | JOD 20 or $28.25 | For 2 persons |
Meal at Rama Shawerma at Queen Aila Airport | JOD 9.50 or $13.40 | For 2 persons |
Total Costs | $67.90 | Per person |
Overall Costs | $979.85 | Per person |