Jordan
Careem in cities, JETT between sights, cash as backup, and offline maps beyond Amman
Jordan needs separate tools for city rides and journeys between the major sights.
The essentials
What to know before you go to Jordan
Careem has the broadest documented urban reach, while Uber's official Jordan city list currently names only Amman. Uber does, however, offer licensed taxi requests at Queen Alia airport. Do not assume any ride app will provide dependable transport to Petra, Wadi Rum or remote accommodation. Use JETT where its limited timetable fits, or arrange a hotel or licensed-operator transfer.
talabat is the strongest food-delivery choice. Cards and contactless payment work at many formal businesses, but cash in Jordanian dinars remains necessary for smaller shops, street taxis and travel outside the capital. CliQ and Zain Cash are domestic payment tools, not useful arrival installs for most short-stay visitors. Jordan Pass can be good value for an eligible traveler visiting Petra and other included sites, but it is not a visa and it is not automatically the right purchase for every nationality or itinerary.
Buy it before arrival if relying on its visa-fee benefit, verify the current stay requirement, save it offline, download maps, and store Jordan's unified emergency number 911.
Ride Hailing
CareemEssential
The broadest documented urban ride app, serving Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Madaba and Salt.
UberEssential
A licensed option officially listed for Amman, including licensed taxi requests at Queen Alia airport.
Petra Ride
A licensed Jordanian ride backup serving Amman and several other governorates.
Food Delivery
talabatEssential
Jordan's dominant food-delivery app, with the broadest clearly documented city list.
Careem Food
A useful restaurant-delivery alternative inside the same app used for Careem rides.
MyThings
A local delivery backup in seven documented Jordanian cities, with food, shops and errands.
Messaging
WhatsAppEssential
The main coordination channel for hotels, camps, guides, drivers and many local operators.
Navigation
Google MapsEssential
The best general map for Jordanian addresses, businesses, walking and basic road planning.
Organic Maps
A fully offline map backup for basic orientation when mobile data or Google Maps is unavailable.
Transit
Vision City Bus
Amman's official bus app for routes, stops, expected arrivals, fares, prepaid cards and QR tickets.
Travel & Booking
Visit Jordan
The Jordan Tourism Board's official app for attractions, maps, events, transport and visitor information.
Jordan Pass
An official digital sightseeing pass with a conditional visa-fee benefit for eligible visitors.
Language
Google TranslateEssential
The most useful Arabic translation backup for text, camera input and downloaded offline language files.
Intercity Transport
JETT
Jordan's main app for scheduled intercity and tourist buses, including e-ticket booking and pickup points.
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Internet in Jordan
Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling
Guac
RecommendedReliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
Airalo
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Holafly
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Buying a local SIM card ID registration required
- Bring your passport; the seller registers the prepaid SIM during activation.
- Typical prepaid offers include around 30 GB, while starter prices begin near 7.87 JOD.
- Buy at an official carrier counter at the airport or at an official city store, and test the SIM before leaving.
- Airport prices are usually higher than city or online prices.
Use an official carrier store and complete registration and activation before leaving the counter.
Local carriers
Zain
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
Umniah
Good-value option when price matters most.
Orange Jordan
Tourist-friendly choice with a straightforward purchase process.
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-have apps for traveling in Jordan?
The essential apps for Jordan are Careem, Uber, talabat, WhatsApp, Google Maps.
How many travel apps does Jordan have?
We've curated 15 apps across 9 categories for traveling in Jordan, including 6 essential apps.
What is the best ride hailing app in Jordan?
Careem. The broadest documented urban ride app, serving Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Madaba and Salt.
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