Middle East · Country guide
Jordan
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Jordan — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
JOD
Language
Arabic
Tipping
Customary
Region
Middle East
Currency
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Arabic. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants if no service charge is added; tip drivers and guides for multi-day trips.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Private driver-guides are the standard way to see Petra/Wadi Rum/the Dead Sea — few public transport options for visitors.
Destinations in Jordan
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What currency does Jordan use?
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Jordan?
The main language is Arabic. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Jordan?
10% in restaurants if no service charge is added; tip drivers and guides for multi-day trips.
How do you get around Jordan?
Private driver-guides are the standard way to see Petra/Wadi Rum/the Dead Sea — few public transport options for visitors.