Known to be one of the most densely populated cities in Jordan, Amman is a great tourist destination for anyone interested in cultural indulgence and historical information. The city being the capital of the country is served by the large airport of Queen Alia, located about 30km from Amman. So as you touch down at the airport, you will definitely need a car hire waiting for you to the big city.
Car Hire Prices
There are plenty of car hire firm at Queen Alia international airport all serving the many tourists and locals flying in. A rental can go for as cheap as $28 a day in the economy package and as much as $60 a day if you choose luxurious package. All cars are well serviced and come with a reasonable mileage. If you need an extra driver, you may need to pay extra.
Attraction Sites in Amman
Being a very busy city every year, part of the great populous in the area consists of tourists coming to enjoy the best of the Amman. There are great places to visit ranging from pre-historic citadels to museums will lots of history for both the locals and tourists. Here are some great paces to stop by and enjoy:
- Roman Theater- Rome is known to have a history of theatrical performances and you can enjoy the most it at this theater in Amman. It is located in Al Mudaraj so driving there won’t take much of your time.
- Wakalat Street-Wakalat Street is where ancient life and modern street life come to collide. The street was revived with paved roads and trees planted to bring back life to it. Besides the great shops, malls, restaurants and even hotels, you can have a jolly time mingling with the locals and maybe catch some of the thrilling street break dancing by the Amman youth.
- Jordan Archaeological Museum- if you are interested in the history of Amman right from the 15 century, this is the best place to visit. It houses a pictorial flow of events right from the early traditions of Jordan to the modern life being embraced at the present.
- King Abdulla Mosque- a pristine blue dome that has stood the test of time since 1982. About 3000 Muslims worship here every day and tourists come to sightsee and take photos.
Amman is a beautiful city to be in and there is definitely more attractions you can drive to once you explore the above mentioned.