Aqaba travel guide
Aqaba Tourism | Aqaba Guide
You're Going to Love Aqaba
With a population of 95 048, Aqaba is the largest city in Aqaba, Jordan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aqaba has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aqaba
If you’re looking for affordable options, Burj Al Hamam - InterContinental Aqaba Resort (King Hussein Street) and Martini Lounge and Restaurant (The Martini Lounge at Intercontinental Aqaba) are great picks.
When to visit Aqaba
How to Get to Aqaba
Plane
When flying to Aqaba, you’ll arrive at Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Aqaba from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Aqaba is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 284 km from Aqaba. You’ll find branches of Arena Rent a Car and Right Cars, among others, in Amman.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Aqaba. Aqaba’s bus station is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Airports near Aqaba
Airlines serving Aqaba
Where to stay in Aqaba
From 5-star hotels such as the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea to great affordable options like the Bedouin Garden Village, hotel Dive, Aqaba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aqaba
Most booked hotels in Aqaba
Hiring a car in Aqaba
Hiring a car in Aqaba costs £21 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Aqaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.94 and £21.25. Luxury (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aqaba, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.