Daily costs per person in Jordanian Dinar. Northern Jordan is affordable, especially with the Jordan Pass covering most sites.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: JOD (Dinar) (1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | JOD 8–15 | JOD 25–50 | JOD 80+ | Hostel in Amman → Jerash hotel → boutique guesthouse |
| Food | JOD 5–8 | JOD 12–20 | JOD 30+ | Street food & falafel → restaurant meals → fine dining |
| Transport | JOD 2–5 | JOD 10–20 | JOD 35+ | Public minibus → shared taxi → private driver |
| Activities | JOD 0–5 | JOD 10–15 | JOD 25+ | Jordan Pass sites → guided tours → private archaeology tour |
| Daily Total | JOD 15–33 | JOD 57–105 | JOD 170+ | $21–46 → $80–148 → $239+ |
Money-saving tips
Jordan Pass
The Jordan Pass (JOD 70 for Petra 2-day) includes visa fee (JOD 40) plus entry to 40+ sites including Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais, and Amman Citadel. Saves JOD 30+ even without Petra.
Eat local
Falafel and hummus plates for JOD 1–2. Mansaf (national dish) at local restaurants for JOD 3–5. Kunafa (cheese pastry) from sweet shops for JOD 0.5. Jordan has excellent cheap street food.
Minibuses
Public minibuses from Amman to Jerash cost JOD 1 (vs JOD 20–25 for a taxi). Depart from Tabarbour station every 30 minutes. Journey takes 1 hour.
Free sights
Pella, Bahia Fort, and many smaller sites are free or included in Jordan Pass. Northern Jordan's highlands, olive groves, and villages cost nothing to explore.
Accommodation
Jerash has limited hotels — most travelers stay in Amman (hostels from JOD 8–12) and day trip. This is practical since the bus is cheap and frequent.
Water refills
Tap water in Jordan is generally safe but most people prefer filtered. Carry a reusable bottle — many restaurants will refill for free.
