Practical Information for Jordan

Before you travel to Jordan, here is the practical information that makes the difference between a good trip and a great one.

Visa and Entry Requirements

Nationals of most Western countries obtain a visa on arrival (about 40 JOD for a single entry) at Queen Alia Airport, Aqaba airport, the Wadi Arabah (Arava) border and most land crossings. If you buy the Jordan Pass online before arrival and stay three nights or more, the visa fee is waived. Your passport should be valid for at least six months.

Money and Currency

The currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD), divided into 100 piastres (or 1,000 fils). One USD equals approximately 0.709 JOD. ATMs are everywhere, and cards are accepted at hotels and big restaurants, but keep cash for taxis, small shops and tips. Tipping 10% in restaurants and 2–5 JOD per day for drivers and guides is customary.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

March–May and September–November are ideal: warm days, cool nights and clear skies. Summers in Amman and Aqaba are hot (35°C+), while Petra and Wadi Rum stay pleasant in the mornings; winters are mild with occasional snow in the north.

Transport and Dress Code

Public buses and taxis exist, but a private vehicle is by far the best way to tour Jordan's spread-out sites. Dress modestly in villages and religious places (shoulders and knees covered), swimwear is fine at resort pools and the Dead Sea. Jordan is safe, welcoming and used to visitors; English is widely spoken in tourism. For a stress-free holiday, book your full package tours in Jordan with an experienced local operator.