City in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Getting around Aqaba

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Aqaba

Central Aqaba is compact; use taxis or Careem for the beaches. JETT buses link to Amman and Wadi Rum; the airport is minutes from the center.

Ways to get around Aqaba

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Taxi	2–4 JOD for 5 km	Insist on the meter or agree the fare
Careem / Uber	2–4 JOD	Fixed fares; availability is limited
JETT bus to Amman	About 10 JOD	4 hours; book ahead; also stops at Petra on some services

Ride-hailing apps in Aqaba

A 5 km ride costs about JD2–4 ($2.8–5.6).

App	Notes
Careem	Works in Aqaba, fewer drivers than in Amman
Uber	Limited availability

Taxis often skip the meter; agree the fare first, or use an app when available.

Arriving in Aqaba

King Hussein International (AQJ)

Taxi to the center about 5–8 JOD, 10 min. Flights from Amman and some European cities.

Driving and onward travel

Scooters: Bikes and e-scooters are available in some tourist areas; keep a licence handy for motorbikes.
Driving: on the right. Bring an IDP (1949 convention) with your home licence; speed cameras and checkpoints are common.
Onward travel in Jordan: JETT buses link Amman with Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea; minibuses fill gaps but leave when full. A rental car or hired driver is easiest for the King's Highway.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Aqaba?

Yes. Apps that work here: Careem, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Aqaba?

Central Aqaba is compact; use taxis or Careem for the beaches. JETT buses link to Amman and Wadi Rum; the airport is minutes from the center.

How do I get from the airport to Aqaba?

Taxi to the center about 5–8 JOD, 10 min. Flights from Amman and some European cities.

Is Aqaba walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.