A visitor with an international driver's license may rent a car in Jordan. Residents are required to obtain a Jordanian license. Major international car rental companies and a number of local companies operate in Jordan. Car rental prices are controlled by the government. Taxis are available in the major cities, and can be called by telephone or simply waved down in the street.
All taxis operate by meter, and can be hired for the day.
An economical method of travel is the service taxi. Fares are set by the government, and tend to be higher than bus fares but lower than taxi fares. Service cabs operate within cities and also connect major cities and towns. Government and private buses operate within and between major cities. Private bus companies run luxury air-conditioned buses that offer day trips to the major tourist sites.