Jordan Driving Tips

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• Car Hire Depots
• Driving Distances
• Driving Licence
• Driving Age
• Rules and Regulations
• Child Safety Seats
• Speed Limits
• Drink Driving
• Tolls
• Road Signs
• Visa Information

Car Hire Depot information in Amman

DriveAway offer unbeatable rates with our reputable suppliers in Amman. These suppliers are all located at Amman Airport terminal building and downtown depots located in the city. Amman airport is located 35 kilometres from the city, approximately 25 minutes drive.

Driving Distances from Amman

• As Zarqa - 20 kms (15 mins)
• Irbid - 90 kms (1 hr/ 5 mins)
• Aqaba - 330 kms (3 hrs/ 30 mins)
• Madaba - 35 kms (25 mins)

Licence Requirements

A full valid driver's licence is required for a minimum of 2 year. An International Drivers Licence is required for Australian drivers licence holders.

Age Restrictions

Generally the minimum age is 21 years, but can vary between the car hire company and location. Maximum age limits apply in some locations, a young/senior driver surcharge may apply. Please check terms & conditions when making an enquiry or booking.

Rules, Laws and Regulations

General driving rules, laws and regulations in Jordan;

• Vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the road.
• Pass cars on the left hand side of the road.
• Seat belts are to be used by all passengers and driver.
• Drivers are to carry at all times while driving, a valid drivers licence, registration documents and insurance documents.

Child Safety Seats

Children under 12 year olds should be seated in the back seats of the vehicle and children under 4 should use a child safety seat.

Speed Limits

Below are the speed limits in Jordan, unless signed otherwise;

• Urban Roads (built-up areas): 60km/h
• Rural Roads (outside towns): 80km/h
• Motorways: 120km/h

Drink Driving

Motorists must have no alcohol (0% BAC) while driving in Jordan.

Tolls

No motorway tolls exist in Jordan.

Road Signs

Road signs in Jordan are very similar to those used throughout Europe, although some can be found with unique differences such as colour, shapes, typeface or arrows. Most signs are commonly written in the countries local language Arabic, however English is also used on most major road signs. The good thing is that the majority signs in Jordan use symbols making it easier to understand and read.

• Prohibitory Signs are signs which motorists must follow. These signs are usually a circular shape however other shapes such as a octagon and a square.
• Warning Signs are generally triangular in shape with a red border, white background or yellow and a symbol in the middle.
• Information Signs provide motorists with information which are found in either a blue or green background with white text.

Visa Information

Visa, Passport and entry requirements for Australians visiting Denmark;

• For Australian passport holders, a visa is required to be able to enter Jordan. Applications can be made prior to travel or at point of entry at a fee. Contact the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for additional information regarding visas.
• A valid passport with at-least 6 months validity is required.

All information provided is to be used as a guide only. Distances and time may very according to the route taken. The information shown on this page may have changed since the date of publication. Please refer to the countries local tourist office for up-to-date advice. Last updated: March 2022.