Don’t forget to buy Jordanian Dinars (JOD) before your departure to Jordan
Planning a trip to Jordan? Jordan sparkles with colours and offers a unique experience. The country awaits you with a warm welcome. Between the ancient cities and the modernity of the country, the landscapes are breathtaking. In view of its modernity, you will think that debit and credit cards are accepted everywhere, but this is not right. Some places that are more remote, but which you would definitely want to visit for their beautiful surroundings, will require you to have some cash and therefore to purchase jordanian dinars. Buying your travel money is quick and easy at all our exchange bureaus. We recommend that you buy jordanian dinars before your departure for a better rate.
Practical tips for planning your budget
60 JOD is the amount you will pay, per person, for accommodation in a 3* hotel including 2 meals and a public transport ticket.
For a quick meal in the colourful streets of Jordan, you will spend around 5 JOD while a good meal in an average restaurant will cost you 20 jordanian dinars.
30 JOD
Average cost of a one night stay in Jordan
25 JOD
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Jordan
0.50 JOD
A public transport ticket
1.30 JOD
The price of a cup of coffee
50 JOD
A visit to Petra for the day
1.85 JOD
A Shawarma
0.75 JOD/KM
Taxi fare
5 JOD
Entrance fee to the National museum of Jordan
Some suggestions
- The best places to visit in Jordan during your stay are: Amman, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Wadi Mujib, Aqaba, Desert Castles, Mount Nebo, Kings Road. Entrance is sometimes free but when you have to pay you might have to pay in cash. As a consequence, buy Jordanian dinars in advance.
- A visit to the Bob Marley Museum is a must!
- Temperatures range from 17 degrees in winter to 28 degrees in summer. However, it is recommended to travel to Jordan in Spring and Autumn.
- For those who are looking for the warmth of Jordan, we suggest these beaches: Amman Beach, South Beach, Al-Ghandour and Tala Bay.
When do you need cash in Jordan?
Cash still plays a very important role in Jordan, even though card payments are relatively well accepted in major cities and tourist areas. This is why it is essential to carry JOD in cash during your trip.
Once you step outside the tourist zones, most establishments will require cash payments, such as restaurants, cafés, or shawarma shops.
Similarly, the country’s markets and souks almost always ask for cash. In general, keep in mind that cash remains indispensable in rural areas.
Tipping also plays an important role in Jordanian culture. It is therefore essential to have JOD in cash to cover this expense.
We recommend exchanging your euros into JOD before your trip to benefit from better exchange rates. Likewise, choosing to pay in cash during your stay helps you keep control of your overall travel budget.
Some facts about the Jordanian Dinar
Denominations of the Jordanian Dinar
Notes: 1 JOD, 5 JOD, 10 JOD, 20 JOD, 50 JOD.
Coins: 1, 2.5, 5, 10 piasters. 0.25 JOD, 0.5 JOD, 1 JOD
The Jordanian dinars were introduced in 1950, replacing the Palestinian pound, a currency that had circulated during the British mandate.
The blue ten-dinar note is dedicated to the first Jordanian Parliament. On the reverse of the 10 dinars bill is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra in Jordan. The final scenes of the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade were filmed at the site.
Why buy Jordanian Dinars from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup offers many currency exchange bureaus in the UK with a wide range of of 60 foreign currencies from which you will be able to pick the Jordanian dinar. Before your purchase, make sure to check the rates online on our website for better offers than in exchange bureaus and 0% commission. You may also want to choose our home delivery service to ease your travel money purchase. The service is secured, costs only £ 11.95 and is quick as you will receive your order in 24h. You don’t know how much travel money to bring along? Get ChangeGroup’s Buy-Back guarantee and bring back any travel money leftover.
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Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need & enjoy our best price deals online
2. Select branch pick-up
Choose branch pick-up & create an account and finalise your order.
3. Receive travel money
Pick-up your currency from one of our branches the next day & enjoy your trip!
FAQ about exchanging GBP to JOD
It is almost impossible to predict fluctuations in the GBP/JOD exchange rate. At ChangeGroup, we update our rates daily to best reflect market conditions and offer you the most competitive prices. By planning your GBP-to-JOD exchange in advance, you can compare market trends, choose the most favourable moment and obtain your JOD at the best rate.
We offer free collection of your JOD from the exchange bureau of your choice. For added convenience, we can also deliver your order directly to your home within 24 hours for just £6.95.
By choosing to reserve your JOD online, you benefit from our best exchange rates. We also remove all fees or commissions on your transaction! You therefore know exactly how many JOD you will receive after the exchange.
Thanks to our home delivery currency service, we can exchange your GBP to JOD wherever you are in the United Kingdom.
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