Money at Queen Alia International (AMM)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Amman, Jordan.
Amman uses the JOD (JD). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly JOD 3.50–JOD 25. Cash preferred; small JOD notes.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Queen Alia International (AMM)?
Jordan uses the JOD (JD). Airport ATMs dispense JOD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from AMM to the city cost?
Expected fare on the AMM → Downtown route is roughly JOD 3.50–JOD 25. Around JOD 35+ is already high, and JOD 45+ off-flat is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at AMM?
Not expected — round up. Drivers in Jordan don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at AMM?
Cash preferred; small JOD notes. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of JOD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at AMM?
Only if you need $10–20 of JOD to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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