Discover Car Hire in Amman

The spectacular city of Amman is the capital of Jordan, home to over 4 million locals, it is Jordans most popular tourist destination. There's no better way getting from one point to the next than with your very own hire car. This charming city is layered with squared, white stone houses and flat roofs to create a characteristic desert atmosphere. Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world and has been recreated with modern elements but still capturing its ancient history and culture. The contrasts of old and new with the desert plains, against the lush Jordan Valley are truly a beautiful exotic place to explore in your comfortable and affordable hire car.

Be memorized and soak up all the great cultural experiences this city has to offer with its local restaurants and kebab stores, bustling markets with the shouts of bargaining prices and of course the ancient ruins which take you on a journey back to the past. Amman is a great base for exploring the rest of Jordan, located no more than five hours drive from other cities.

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Experience Amman

Begin your self-driving experience upon arrival from the Queen Alia International Airport located just 30 kilometres south of Amman city centre. Drive to Petra which is also known as the Rose city of the desert and is one of the best attractions in the world. It may be hard to visualize a city completely carved into the rock face, but think “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” which was filmed at Petra. It is a dream like experience and with every step along the stoned stairs and stroll through the underground hidden trails, you will be rewarded with a stunning natural beauty behind every corner.

Continue your drive to Citadel Hill, which offers a panoramic view stretching over Amman city. This site houses the impressive ancient structures of the Temple of Hercules, the Great Temple of Amman, the charming Byzantine Church dating back to the sixth century and the Jordan Archaeological Museum, which is the best in the country. The Museums has thrilling exhibitions displaying artifacts and scrolls from over 700,000 years ago. As you pass through these structures you will reach the majestic Umayyad Palace. This Palace dates back to the Islamic Umayyad period and is a masterpiece of architecture.

The biblical town of Madaba is located a short 40 kilometre drive from Amman. It is famous for its stunning sixth century mosaics and history of this town, which dates back over 3500 years. The most famous Mosaic is the Orthodox Church of St George which houses a map of all major biblical sites.

Commence your driving experience towards The Dead Sea, which is nestled between Israel and Jordan and is a destination you can not miss while your are driving around the country. What makes it so captivating is the unique phenomenon due to a large supply of natural salts and minerals, causing people to float without any effort. The Rocks have been covered with salt crystals displaying a scene of beautiful white rocks against the lapping blue waters.

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