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Metro

Amman's modern and extensive Metro is by far the best way to get around the city.

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Amman's modern and extensive Metro is by far the best way to get around the city.

Just kidding! There is no Metro, though there are plans for one in the future.

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Driving Tips

Once again, taxis are cheap and convenient and driving on your own is not recommended. But if you do insist, be careful. Drivers in Jordan are not bound by the rules of the road. Lanes are only recommendations here and the winding streets are difficult to navigate. Traffic congestion is often severe, made worse by the fact that there's no ring road for through traffic.

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Car Rental

It's definitely easier and cheaper to rely on taxis to get around, but if you need to rent a car, there are many reputable car rental companies in the city and at Queen Alia International Airport.

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From the Airport

Queen Alia International Airport is located 32km south of Amman. There are two main ways to get from the airport to Amman: taxi and shuttle. A taxi will set you back at least JD20, but will take you wherever you want to go. Shuttle buses leave for Abdali Bus Station every half-hour between 06:00 and 23:00, and every hour between 23:00 and 06:00.

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