Jordan Car Hire

Jordan is a country of mystery filled with ancient cities and amazing sceneries. Jordan is the Middle East located between Israel, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, despite its neighbours reputation, Jordan is considered as one of the most friendliest countries in the world. Jordan is one of world’s best kept secrets with many unique sites such as the ancient cities including the famous rock-hewn city and significant Biblical sites.

It’s your holiday and it should be your choice. Book a car hire today with DriveAway Holidays and create your own self drive holiday that’s best for you. Jordan’s highways are in good conditions which makes it easy to discover Jordan in your hire car. The Desert Highway is the main route and this connects Aqaba and Amman which continues on to Syria. Anything is possible when you have your own car hire.

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Drive a Hire Car in the Jordan

Jordan may be a small country but it is filled with varies landscapes of breathtaking deserts, vibrant coral beds and valleys which create a charismatic beauty. Your hire car is the perfect mean of travel to discover the treasures of Jordan at your own pace. You can collect your hire car from the Amman International airport or from numerous downtown office located in the Amman city centre.

You may have come across thousands of pictures and have read plenty about the Petra, but nothing can prepare you for this magical place. It is nestled away in the mountains south of Amman and was once thought of as a legend as it was kept secret for seven centuries until a Swiss explorer made his discovery. Petra is the seventh wonder of the ancient world, and that’s no surprise with its unbelievable city filled with so much mystery. Petra is a city which was carved into the rock face by Nabateans over 2000 years ago for the tomb of the Nabatean King. The rock formations and colours are overwhelming as you walk through the entrance of the city and it displays the brilliance behind the constructions.

Fun Fact: The Nabatean city of Petra made its Hollywood debut in 1989 in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Don’t miss out on the amazing Dead Sea located 55 kilometres southeast of Amman. The Dead Sea is considered to be one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the world. As it is located in the lowest point of the earth it has become enriched with a huge source of natural salts and minerals. This heavenly scene is a once in a lifetime moment and you will have a sense of surreal with its overwhelming beauty. Imagine a beautiful sunset with its golden shimmers against the blue waters surrounded by crystallised covered salt rocks.

Through the layers of ancients ruins and kingdoms Jordan still has a place for its modern times with successful businesses, art museums, world-class hotels, funky restaurants and stylish shopping opportunities. There are also funky night clubs and bars in the cosmopolitan areas. Jordan is blessed with many wonderful sights and although Petra may be one of the most common attraction to visit there are hundreds of other towns worth checking out. So book a car hire today and get ready to explore the everlasting beauty of Jordan.