A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amman vs. Korcula for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amman or Korcula?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Korcula. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Amman or Korcula?

Amman

Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.

Korcula

Korcula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast. This island is known for its dense forest and the ancient Greeks called the island Black Korcula for this reason. Korcula is one of Croatia's most treasured islands. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korcula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and with more pebbles. Tradition is alive and kicking on Korcula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk music, and dances still being performed to the delight of an ever-growing influx of tourists.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.


Which place is cheaper, Korcula or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Korcula is $130. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Korcula in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Korcula $68
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Korcula $136
Compare Hotels in Amman and Korcula

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Korcula? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Amman


Hotels in Korcula


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Korcula Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Korcula $1.65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.71
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from/To King Hussein Border: $45
  • Airport Transfer To The Dead Sea: $51
  • Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
  • Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $63
  • Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer: $34
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations : $40
  • Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
  • Amman Airport Transfer vice versa: $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Korcula

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Korcula:

  • Private Transfer from Orebic to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $262
  • Island Stupe / Moro Beach Transfer: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Korcula?

Prices for flights to both Korcula and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Amman $58
    Korcula $57
Typical Food Prices in Amman

For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Pastries
    $4.23
  • Tea
    $5.64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman

For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
  • Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
  • The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
  • Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $106
  • Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
  • Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Korcula

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Korcula.

  • Half-Day Cooking Workshop Gastronomy in Korcula: $96
  • Korcula walking tour and dinner for Food Lovers: $250
  • Korčula: Island Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $527

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Korcula $13

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
  • Amman Shopping Private Tour: $20
  • Amman Private City Tour: $20
  • Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
  • Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $38
  • Amman Heritage Walk: A Private City Center Tour: $40
  • Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
  • Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
  • Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art: $44
  • Amman Private City Tour From Airport: $45
  • Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $45

Tours and Activities in Korcula

Here are a few actual costs in Korcula for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Hour Private Walking Tour in Korcula : $45
  • 3 Islands Tour - HopOnHopOff - Daily Ticket : $48
  • Bike & Wine Korčula Adventure - Half Day Guided Bike Tour: $116
  • Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight: $78
  • City tour Korčula - private walking tour: $128
  • Discover Korčula and Ston: A Full-Day Tour in Small Groups: $181
  • Dubrovnik's Organic Wine Experience with snack: $107
  • From Dubrovnik Private tour to Korčula Island: $374
  • From Korcula Town: Local Wine & Sightseeing Half-Day Tour: $129
  • Gin, Honey and Wine Half Day Private Tour in Korcula: $149
  • Half-Day Boat Tour Korcula Archipelago : $93
  • Kayaking Korčula's Paradise -Half Day Guided Kayak Tour : $78

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Korcula $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Amman

Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
  • Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $127

Sample the Local Flavors in Korcula

Also in Korcula, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine Tasting at Black Island Winery: $48
  • Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $114
  • Slurp of Grk Wine Tour: $119
  • Korcula Island Buggy Safari Tour Local Food & Wine Tasting: $128
  • Korcula Buggy Tour Including our Local Food and Wine Tasting: $129
  • Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $129
  • Private Korcula wine tour and tasting : $143
  • Korcula Bike & Wine Tour - Mountain Bike Tour: $144
  • Wine tour Korčula - private tour: $164
  • Enchanted Forest Hike and Wine Tasting Private Tour: $209
  • Guided Wine Tour with Tastings: $263
  • Private Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $293


When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Korcula, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Korcula is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Korcula Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amman or Korcula?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 410 times larger than the population of Korcula. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Korcula, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Amman or Korcula?

Korcula has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Amman or Korcula in the Summer?

Both Korcula and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Korcula because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

Amman is around the same temperature as Korcula in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Korcula fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

In Korcula, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Korcula. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Korcula receives 345 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in July than Korcula. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Korcula receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Korcula 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Amman or Korcula in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Korcula. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Korcula this time of year.

In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Korcula. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Korcula averages at about 18°C (64°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Korcula this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Korcula during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Korcula receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Korcula. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Korcula receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Korcula 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Amman or Korcula in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Korcula. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Korcula for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Korcula. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Korcula fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Korcula. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Korcula receives 128 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Korcula. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Korcula receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Korcula 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Amman or Korcula in the Spring?

Both Korcula and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Korcula in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.

Amman is around the same temperature as Korcula in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Korcula fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

It's quite sunny in Korcula. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Korcula during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Korcula receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Korcula. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Korcula receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Korcula 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Korcula and Amman

Amman Korcula
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 8°C (47°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 11°C (52°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 20°C (67°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (74°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (80°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 10°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)


Related Articles for Amman