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Jordan eSIM
5 data plans · from $14.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
5 data plans · from $14.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
10 GB
1 day
Streaming, sharing, heavy use
$27.99
$2.80/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Zain.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
7 plans for Jordan, from 3 to 20 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 7 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
5 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Zain.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Jordan — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Jordan is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Jordan, then connects automatically to Zain on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Jordan plans start at $14.99 across 5 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Jordan is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Mansaf
The national dish of lamb cooked in a broth of fermented dried yogurt (jameed), served over rice and flatbread.
Amman or Bedouin camps
Falafel
Deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas and spices, often served inside bread with tahini.
Hashem Restaurant, Amman
Shawarma
Thinly sliced meat (usually chicken or lamb) roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit, served wrapped in bread.
Reem Shawarma, Amman
Jordan connectivity guide
Two phone settings and one national restriction shape connectivity in Jordan. The settings are yours: travellers repeatedly report that data here starts only after switching on data roaming and, often, entering an APN by hand. The restriction is the network's: internet voice calls — WhatsApp and Skype among them — are blocked or degraded on Jordanian networks. The best eSIM for Jordan is the one installed and tested before you reach the desert, and this guide covers the networks, the calling problem, Petra and Wadi Rum, and how much data a Jordan trip needs.
Read the full Jordan guide →Zarb
A traditional Bedouin barbecue where meat and vegetables are cooked slowly in a submerged oven in the sand.
Wadi Rum desert camps
Maqluba
Translating to 'upside down', it is a dish of meat, rice, and fried vegetables pot-cooked and flipped onto a plate.
Traditional restaurants in Irbid or Amman
Kanafeh
A popular sweet made with spun pastry, soaked in sweet syrup, and layered with cheese.
Habibah Sweets, Amman
Hummus
A creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Local cafes countrywide
Mutabal
A smoky dip made from roasted eggplants, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.
Local meze restaurants
Fatteh
A comforting dish layering pita bread, thick yogurt, chickpeas, and sometimes meat, topped with pine nuts.
Breakfast spots in Amman
Galayet Bandora
A simple, flavorful stew of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and occasionally ground meat, eaten with bread.
Roadside diners on the King's Highway
PetraWadi Musa
The iconic Nabatean city carved entirely out of red sandstone cliffs, known as the Rose City.
1-2 days
Wadi RumWadi Rum
A spectacular desert valley featuring colossal rock formations and red sand, famously used as a filming location for Mars.
1-2 days · book ahead
The Dead SeaDead Sea Region
The lowest point on earth where hyper-saline water allows you to float effortlessly.
Half day
Jerash RuinsJerash
One of the largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy.
Half day
Amman CitadelAmman
A historic site resting on the highest hill in Amman, offering ancient ruins and panoramic city views.
2-3 hours
Roman TheaterAmman
A restored 6,000-seat, 2nd-century Roman theater built into the hillside.
1-2 hours
Red Sea DivingAqaba
Excellent coral reefs and wreck diving, including submerged tanks and airplanes in clear, warm waters.
1-2 days
Mount NeboMadaba
The biblical mountain where Moses is said to have been granted a view of the Promised Land before his death.
1-2 hours
Madaba Mosaic MapMadaba
A 6th-century floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George, depicting a map of the Holy Land.
1 hour
Dana Biosphere ReserveDana
Jordan's largest nature reserve offering stunning hikes through dramatic valleys and diverse ecosystems.
1-2 days · book ahead
JETT Buses
Scheduled, air-conditioned tourist buses operating between major hubs like Amman, Petra, and Aqaba.
10-20 JOD per trip
Servees (Shared Minibuses)
White vans that run on set routes but only depart when completely full.
1-3 JOD
Car Rental
Renting a vehicle from the airport or major cities to self-drive across the country.
25-40 JOD per day
Yellow Taxis
Standard city taxis that can be hailed on the street; drivers should use the meter.
1-5 JOD per ride
Ride-hailing
Uber, Careem, Petra Ride
Widely available and reliable in Amman, but generally not found in smaller tourist towns or the desert.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Some businesses and offices closed, minimal impact on major tourist sites. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Public sector and many businesses closed. |
| Independence Day | May 25 | National holiday with celebrations; banks, offices, and many businesses close. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Public holiday; many businesses closed, especially in Christian communities. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.