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doylej0011 t1_j3ws50v wrote

Reply to comment by ElMachoGrande in The King's Highway: The road that reveals Jordan's history by StationFrosty

Literally did everywhere you listed, tho could go back. No photos online to the immense scale of Petra any justice, I walked around the site for 8+ hours and could have done another whole Day

The most friendly locals of anywhere I've traveled (30+ countries). Great weather, incredible history, good food and super easy to get around. I rented a car and it wasn't to expensive and the roads where better then at home (UK) tho the is a lack of signs for speed bumps, that are just black lumps of tarmac.

Ps. Did see a local on a sport bike on the outskirts of Amman when coming back from Jerash. Tho didn't see any rental motorbikes

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ElMachoGrande t1_j3wtdjg wrote

> No photos online to the immense scale of Petra any justice, I walked around the site for 8+ hours and could have done another whole Day

I think I've been to Petra 8 times, several of them two days. Still takes my breath away every time.

> I rented a car and it wasn't to expensive and the roads where better then at home (UK) tho the is a lack of signs for speed bumps, that are just black lumps of tarmac.

Highway traffic is simple, but be prepared for tight traffic in Amman. You need to know where you have the corners of your car at all times...

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doylej0011 t1_j3wzp46 wrote

Agree with the tight traffic in Amman but I rented a small Kia Picanto, pretty similar to the size of car I drive in the UK. Hardest thing was learning to drive with a gear stick on the other side, and a clutch that is so low (mine is on its way out)

I was advised to only drive in and out of Amman by other travelers but found it no where near as headache as they made it out to be. Even got caught in rush hour on my back, just reminded me of UK stop start traffic.

Also the full coverage for my car was pretty reasonable so got it, though didn't need it.

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ElMachoGrande t1_j3xc8u6 wrote

I find the roundabouts during rush hour the worst.

Then again, taxi is cheap, honest and plenty, so there is little need for a car in Amman.

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