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

Should you visit Amman or La Ceiba?

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 La Ceiba. 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 La Ceiba?

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.

La Ceiba

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba is $74. 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 La Ceiba in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    La Ceiba $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    La Ceiba $44
Compare Hotels in Amman and La Ceiba

Looking for a hotel in Amman or La Ceiba? 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 La Ceiba


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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 La Ceiba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    La Ceiba $30
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:

  • Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
  • Private Transfer From Amman City To Airport Amman: $20
  • Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City: $21
  • Amman Airport Transfer vice versa: $21
  • Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
  • Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
  • From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
  • Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
  • Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
  • From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Ceiba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Ceiba:

  • Private Transfer from La Ceiba hotels to Banana Coast Cruise Port: $180
  • Private Transfer from Goloson Airport (LCE) to Banana Coast Port: $180
  • From Roatan: One Way Shared transfer to La Ceiba: $49
  • From Copan: One Way Shared Transfer to La Ceiba: $29
  • Ferry Transfer between La Ceiba and Roatán Island: $43

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or La Ceiba?

Prices for flights to both La Ceiba 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
    La Ceiba $30
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    La Ceiba $21

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    La Ceiba $4.85

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and La Ceiba, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is La Ceiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and La Ceiba is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to La Ceiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Ceiba and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in La Ceiba.

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


Which is Bigger, Amman or La Ceiba?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of La Ceiba. When comparing the sizes of Amman and La Ceiba, 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.

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