Do also be careful of young children dashing into the street, and always give way to pedestrians. In Jordan if you hit someone, YOU are responsible regardless of whether they ran out in front of you. If you have any accident, stop and contact the police immediately. This is for your own safety. There are many places to rent cars in Jordan, and it can be a good way to see sites.
Prices vary significantly, so shop around.
Often companies will deliver a car to you where ever you are, and larger hotels usually have deals with a specific agency. Most of the larger international rental companies have an agent in Jordan. Insurance Always be sure that you are fully covered, and make sure that if you plan to get off the paved road to see out of the way sites, that your insurance will cover undercarriage damage. There are JETT buses which run between major cities like Amman, Irbid, Aqaba and Petra. These efficient but are also expensive.