Jordan is a compact country — about four to five hours of driving between its farthest major points — but public transport is limited outside Amman, so most visitors choose between renting a car, hiring a private car with driver, or joining organised tours. For comfort and efficiency, the most popular choice is to hire car & driver in Jordan: rates are reasonable, drivers double as informal guides, and navigation, parking and desert roads become someone else's problem.
Self-drive rental is straightforward and roads are good, though traffic in Amman is chaotic and signage can be sparse in the south. Buses (JETT and local companies) link Amman with Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea cheaply but infrequently. Taxis and ride-hailing apps work well inside cities.
The classic 7-day route — Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea, Madaba, King's Highway, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba — flows naturally by road. Full package tours to Jordan remove every planning step, while the Jordan Pass covers the entrance tickets along the way.
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