Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aqaba has to offer.

Article

When to visit Aqaba

Aqaba in December
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aqaba in December
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 45h.

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 Right Cars and Sixt, among others, in Amman.

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 45h.

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 Right Cars and Sixt, among others, in Amman.

Airports near Aqaba

Airlines serving Aqaba

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,392 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (464 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,645 reviews)

Where to stay in Aqaba

From 5-star hotels such as the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba to great affordable options like the Alqidra Hotel & Suites Aqaba, Aqaba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aqaba

Most booked hotels in Aqaba

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£149+
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£176+
Marina Plaza Hotel, Tala Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+

Hiring a car in Aqaba

Hiring a car in Aqaba costs £31 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.54 and £22.05.

Hiring a car in Aqaba costs £31 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.54 and £22.05.

Car hire agencies in Aqaba

Avis

Avis
Find car hire in Aqaba