Jordan Car hire

Jordan

A trip to Jordan would not be complete without bringing home a few souvenirs!  Most towns in the country have souks that are just waiting to be explored and where you can find anything from jewellery to a live chicken.  Start your search for the perfect bargain in Amman where there is a gold souk in the downtown area.  This is a group of small shops where you can buy exquisitely crafted pieces that will be a permanent reminder of your trip.

Towns where tourism is the main industry offer items such as handicrafts at the souks, so consider mosaic pieces or rugs.  An unusual souvenir could be the ostrich-egg paintings.  The craft is very intricate and each one can take a few weeks to complete.   Hand-blown glass and embroidery are also popular souvenirs.  You can pick up water bottled from the River Jordan and Dead Sea Mud skin care products are a good buy. 

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature runs a number of Nature Shops at the various reserves in the country and they offer a great range of souvenirs including a variety of handmade items, leather goods, items for the home and paper goods – all of which are fair trade. 

Shops in Jordan are open from Saturday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1.30pm and then open again around 3.30pm until 6pm.  There are some shops that open earlier in the morning and some that will stay open until late evening.  Some of the smaller shops may not take credit cards so make sure you have some cash with you. 

Having a rental car means that you can explore the city of Amman at your leisure and it makes it easier if you want to have a night out in the city.  There are several nightclubs in the city, most of which are linked to the luxury hotels.  However, you need to be aware that not all of the clubs will serve alcohol.  They also tend to shut earlier than nightclubs in other places. 

There are more options available to you if you have a hire car because you can go to other places.  The resorts around the Dead Sea have a range of entertainment on in the evening although some of it is not available to those who are not staying there.  The nightlife in smaller towns and villages usually centres on the coffee shops and they are generally more popular with men than women.