Travel Cost to Aqaba, Jordan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Dreaming of visiting Aqaba, Jordan? Let's talk money! For 2026, expect daily costs of $72 to $216 depending on your style. Our free calculator breaks down accommodation, food, transport, and entertainment.
📖 About Aqaba
Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative center of the Aqaba Governorate.
The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi). Aqaba has significant trade and tourism. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region.
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📊 Estimated Budget for Aqaba, Jordan
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.
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Estimated Total Budget
$1,680
$120 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$57 per night
Food & Dining
$25 per day
Local Transport
$15 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Aqaba, Jordan
- Bargaining is expected in souks and markets
- Visit during Ramadan for a unique experience but plan meals
- Modest dress is appreciated, especially at religious sites
- Local buses are much cheaper than tourist transport
Best time to visit: October to April
Peak season: December to February
Aqaba, Jordan Facts
🏛️ Capital
Amman
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
89,342 km²
📞 Phone Code
+962
💰 Currency
Jordanian dinar
د.ا (JOD)
🗺️ Region
Western Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
7 sites in Jordan
Quseir Amra
Built in the early 8th century, this exceptionally well-preserved desert castle was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence of the Umayyad cal...
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Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan-city, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, was an important crossroads between Ara...
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Most of this archaeological site, which started as a Roman military camp and grew to become a town from the 5th century, has not been excavated. It co...
Read More →Wadi Rum Protected Area
The 74,000-hectare property, inscribed as a mixed natural and cultural site, is situated in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia. It fea...
Read More →Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)
Situated on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, nine kilometres north of the Dead Sea, the archaeological site consists of two distinct areas: Tell ...
Read More →As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Built on three closely-spaced hills in the Balqa highland of west-central Jordan, the city of As-Salt, was an important trading link between the easte...
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