$59 Cheap Car Rental in Aqaba

If your trip to Aqaba is all organized but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Not too far from the city center, Aqaba City Center Shopping Mall is one attraction you might like to put on your must-see list. If you still have space on that travel schedule, Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque and Aqaba Fort will keep you busy too.

Take in the beautiful sights of Wadi Rum. It’s situated 30 miles from Aqaba. Here you’ll find noteworthy attractions like Khazali Canyon. Need more reasons to get in the car and check it out? Burdah Rock Bridge may just persuade you.

No matter what the weather forecast is, you’ll be able to explore the lovely beaches near Aqaba from the comfort of your own rental car. As you draw near to the ocean, keep your eyes open for seagulls circling over these dazzling stretches of coastline:

• Green Beach (3 miles away).
• Papaya Beach (3 miles away).
• Dekel Beach (4 miles away).

Having your own car in Aqaba will give you more freedom to go wherever you want at your leisure. Maybe you’re in the mood to head out of town, hit the open road, and go where the wind blows. If that’s the case, grab one of our SUVs and discover the sandy shores in the surrounding area. If you’re all about the bright city lights, jump behind the wheel of something small. Zooming around heavy traffic will be a lot easier with a compact or mini car.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a great range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles on offer in Aqaba. What you opt for depends on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles are all about comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not go for a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need a car to whiz around town in as cheaply as possible, we can help you out with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

You’ll discover loads of places to park your car in Aqaba. Even in the middle of the action, you’re likely to score a space right where you need it.

As with most places, roads get busier in the early and late rush hours. However, with a population of roughly 95,000, traffic isn’t a big problem in Aqaba.

While motoring around the streets of Aqaba, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Residential areas are 50km/h unless posted otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your car rental company may bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Otherwise, it may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so the fine is issued straight to you.

Like many places, standard cell phone usage is not permitted while operating a vehicle in Aqaba. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just make sure you stay focused on the road.

In Aqaba, it’s a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks, you’d be wise to leave the rental car at your hotel.

Road rules in Aqaba permit drivers at a red light to turn into the lane nearest to them without having to wait for it to turn green. Before doing so, the vehicle must fully stop and the driver must check that the way is clear before moving on.

Subject to some exceptions, seat belts must be fastened in Aqaba Governorate.