On the highway it’s 120 km/h, in the city it’s 60 km/h and in less developed places it’s 80 km/h. Wearing seat belts is a requirement and you may not use your phone in the car although this isn’t always enforced it’s a good rule nonetheless. The number for emergencies, which you’ll need to call in case of an accident, is 911. You have to be 18 to drive a car and 25 to rent a car. Quick Facts About Driving in Jordanĭriving in Jordan is done on the right side (like most of the world). To help you along I’ve put together this list of 19 things you need to know before driving in Jordan in addition to some tips for driving in the Wadi Rum Desert and Amman specifically. Driving in the Middle East is challenging and very different if you come from somewhere like North America but it’s completely doable. Now, you may heard stories about driving in the Middle East before and while most of them are true some of it is exaggerated. We just came back from 2.5 weeks in the Middle East and while we were in Jordan we chose to drive ourselves around instead of taking tours or public transportation. In Jordan it allows you to spend your time seeing the things you want to see, like the overlooked but worth visting Little Petra, instead of being tied to a tour itinerary. Driving yourself around in a new area is a great way to maximize your itinerary without the restraints of relying on public transportation. It’s something most locals do (and excel at) and most places will come with their own customs and rules when it comes to driving. One thing I love doing to get a feel of a new place is actually to drive in it. So while I love getting a feel of local culture and traditions, I definitely have a smaller time frame to do so in.

This means I travel often but just not for long periods of times. I have a full-time job that I’m actually fairly great at and a home in a city I love with friends and family.

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