GROUND TRANSPORT
Taxis
Taxis are inexpensive and often the most convenient form of transportation in Jordan, even over substantial distances, such as the trip between Amman and Aqaba. The white-painted "service taxis" ride fixed routes and are shared. Private taxis are painted yellow; they can be taken from ranks outside larger hotels, or hailed in the street. Taxis have metres, but these are not always used at night, so it is advisable to agree on the cost beforehand. The same applies to long journeys. Taxi drivers are friendly, know the city well, and usually speak English. It is considered appropriate for a woman to sit in the back of the taxi. Tipping isn't compulsory, but it is customary to add about 200 fils (20 piasters) to the price of the metre.
Buses
Several companies offer charter bus and regular tours in a fleet of modern,
air-conditioned coaches. For schedules please ask your hotel concierge or visit
the destinations page on this site.
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Jordan Express Tourist Transport- JETT
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Tel: 00962 6 5854679
Email: info@jtt.com.jo
Website: www.jett.com.jo
Address: 7th Circle
General Manager: Mr. Malek Haddad
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Jordan Investment & Tourism Transport (Alpha)
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Tel: 00962 6 5850430
Email: info@alpha-jo.com
Website: www.alpha-jo.com
Address:Al Sina'a St.
General Manager: Mr. Chafiq Hayek
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Philadelphia Tourist Transport Co.
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Tel: 00962 6 4120779
Email: info@philadelphia.jo
Address: Madaba St.
General Manager: Zuhair Khashman
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Rum Group for Transportation & Tourism Investment P.S.C.
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Tel: 00962 6 4290667 or 00962 6 4290333
Email: info@rumtrans.com
Website: www.rumtrans.com
Address: Um Al Basatin
General Manager: Mr. Nafez Hamad
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If you're looking for easy transportation from Amman to some of Jordan's must-see tourism attractions you might consider taking the bus. JETT, one of Jordan's leading transportation companies, offers several trips (some daily and some weekly) to various destinations including Petra, the Dead Sea and Ma'in Hot Springs in addition to Amman city tours in their brand-new buses. For more information take a look at the table below:
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Trip Code#
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Route/Program
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1stpickup
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Departure
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2ndpickup
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Departure
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Arrival
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Back
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Schedule
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Price
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DT1
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Amman – Dead Sea – Amman
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Intercont. Hotel 3rdCircle
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8:30 AM
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Jett Office 7thCircle
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9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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18:00 PM
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Daily Trip
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JD 10
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DT2
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Amman – Petra – Amman
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Intercont. Hotel 3rdCircle
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6:50 AM
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Jett Office 7thCircle
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7:10 AM
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10:00 AM
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17:00 pm
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Daily Trip
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JD 18
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DT3
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Dead Sea – Bethany – Dead Sea
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Dead Sea Hotels
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10 :10 AM 13 :10 PM
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Dead Sea Hotels
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10 :30 13 :30
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10:45 AM 13 :45 PM
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12 :30 PM 15 :30 PM
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Daily Trip
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JD 7
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DT4
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Amman – Ajloun – Jerash – Amman
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Intercont. Hotel 3rdCircle
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8:30 AM
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Jett Office 7thCircle
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9:00 AM
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10:00 am / departure to Jarash 12:30 pm
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15:00 PM
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Thursday& Saturday
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JD 15
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DT5
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Amman – Madaba – Nebo – Bethany – Amman
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Intercont. Hotel 3rdCircle
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7:00 AM
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Jett Office 7thCircle
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7:30 AM
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8:30 AM
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18:00 PM
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Friday & Sunday
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JD 15
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AMM
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Amman - City Tour / Red Bus
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AMM
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Several Times
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Several Points
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Several Times
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Several Points
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Several Times
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Daily several Trips
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JD 15
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Car Rental
Jordan has an excellent and expanding road network, and renting a car can be a good way to see the country. A driving license valid in your country of origin is acceptable, provided you have held it for at least one year. Driving is on the right. Road signs on the highways are in Arabic and English. Brown signs are designed for tourists. There are plenty of petrol stations in Amman and other cities, and on most highways (except the Dead Sea/Aqaba road), but it makes sense to fill up before embarking on any long journey. There are many car rental offices; the following is a selection. Many hotels have car rental offices on their premises.
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Car Rental Office Name
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Contact Number
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Advantage
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06 5682582
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Al Fahed
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06 5602828
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Al Gardens
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06 5602265
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Al Jazeera
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06 5155710
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Al Khaled
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06 5358007
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Al Khalij
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06 5150902
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Al Qilaa
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06 5626509
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Al Remal
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06 4639861
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Al Rozana
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06 5520055
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Al Ula
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06 5159661
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Al Waha
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06 5154105
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Alaa
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06 4610520
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Aldoblomasy
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06 5510427
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Arabesque
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06 5681544
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Arabic
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06 5681544
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Asala
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06 5929676
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Assalehein
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06 5699001
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AVIS
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06 5699420
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Ben
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06 5821181
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Budget
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06 5698131
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Carriage
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06 5525180
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Cruise
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06 5530176
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Dalia
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06 5528528
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Dallal
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06 5342346
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Diplomat
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06 5510427
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Dove
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06 5519656
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Eurodollar
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06 5693399
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Europcar
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06 5655581
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Everest
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06 5560316
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Express
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06 5690331
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Green Road
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06 5523559
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Green Motion
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06 5514733
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Gulf
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06 5150902
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Heart
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06 5686075
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Hertz
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06 5538958
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High Way
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06 5652221
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Kasandra
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06 5622510
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Laith
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06 4636860
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Majestic
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06 5359717
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Monte Carlo
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06 5347002
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National / Alamo
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06 5829697
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Nebo
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06 5858224
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Omaish
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06 5682582
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Oscar
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06 5535635
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Plaza
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06 5685737
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Raien
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06 5696660
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Rally
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06 5699983
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Rawan
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06 5865996
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Reliable
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06 5929676
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Rhein
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06 5696660
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Safari
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06 5605080
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Thrifty
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06 5684771
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Sixt
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06 5652207
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Watanieh
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06 5601350
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Dallah
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06 5511112
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METALS – Middle East Tours and Limousine Services
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06 5502121
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