Which means of transport to use à TEL AVIV?

Organize your stay à TEL AVIV

From the airport to the city centre From the airport to the city centre à TEL AVIV

Tel Aviv is only a 4-hour flight from Paris and Ben Gurion airport is only 20 kilometers from Tel Aviv. There are several ways to get to the city. The best is probably the train which serves the four stations of Tel Aviv. There are two per hour (21 minutes and 14 NIS). The 445 bus of the Kavim company (www.bus.co.il) also connects the airport to Tel Aviv every hour (13 NIS). You can take it at the airport exit. Note that there are no trains or buses on Shabbat from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening. There are many taxis parked at the airport. It costs about 150 shekels for a trip to the center of Tel Aviv. If you have booked a hotel, it is possible that the hotel will offer a transfer from the airport. Do not hesitate to ask.

Arrival by train Arrival by train à TEL AVIV

The national train company is called Rakevet Israel (website www.rail.co.il/en). There are four stations in Tel Aviv, from north to south: Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv Merkaz (Central Station, near Terminal 2000), Tel Aviv Hashalom (near the Azrieli Center) and Tel Aviv Hahaganah (near the Central Bus Station).

Arrival by boat Arrival by boat à TEL AVIV

Arrival by private yacht is possible, but requires booking a berth in the marina weeks before the expected arrival date. The Tel Aviv marina is the largest in the country (www.telaviv-marina.com). It hosts more than 400 boats, a restaurant, a diving centre, a sailing school and a small shipyard. It provides boaters with many services including 24-hour surveillance.

Public transport Public transport à TEL AVIV

Transportation within Tel Aviv is provided by the Dan (www.dan.co.il) and Egged (www.egged.co.il) bus companies. As of January 2019, it is imperative to carry a Rav Kav smart card, regardless of the trip taken. In other words, it is no longer possible to buy a single ticket (except on intercity buses). The Rav Kav will cost you NIS 10.90 (one way included), directly from a driver or at the ticket offices of the railway and bus stations. It can be recharged at the same ticket offices, but also online on dedicated applications such as HopOn and at a number of shops and kiosks (including pharmacies in the Superpharm chain). Please note that it is imperative to recharge it before boarding urban transport. It is also important to know that if you lose it, you will not be able to recover any money loaded on it. Finally, note that there is no public transport between 4pm on Friday and 10pm on Saturday.

Bike, scooters & co Bike, scooters & co à TEL AVIV

Bicycles can be hired in some youth hostels and specialist shops. However, the cheapest means of transport remains dangerous, given the driving habits of the local population, who seem not to recognise cyclists as legitimate road users (it is strongly advised to ride on the side of the road whenever possible). You will soon see that electric scooters have invaded the streets of Tel Aviv. Many companies such as Bird or Lime have decided to enter this market and provide self-service scooters. These are scattered all over the city. To use them, you will first need to download the application from the provider of your choice. Attention, it is compulsory to wear a helmet and it is forbidden to walk on the pavements.

With a driver With a driver à TEL AVIV

Taxis are not essential, except to save time. Individual" taxis are officially required to turn on the meter and stick to the official price. However, some refuse. If this is the case, don't hesitate to get out. In any case, if the driver does not turn on the meter, always set the price BEFORE the trip. The fact that the speedometer is on does not protect you from all attempts to swindle. The best way to avoid it is to follow the route on the map so that you don't get (too) far away. There are two rates: one during the day (from 5:30 am) and the other, higher, at night (after 9 pm) and during Shabbat. For a ride in the center of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, you should pay between 20 NIS and 35 NIS, depending on the distance. The prices of Sherut collective taxis are almost identical to those of buses, they are much more comfortable, less crowded, and the driver will be more willing to show you your stop. In addition, some lines operate during Shabbat ( 4 and 5). A sherut usually waits until at least seven people have settled down to start and always follows the same route.

By car By car à TEL AVIV

The road network is good in Israel. The modest size of the country and its many small roads make the private car the ideal way to visit the Promised Land. Nevertheless, the car is not of much use in Tel Aviv. Rent a car simply to go and discover the surroundings and don't worry about parking problems and other traffic jams! The rental companies, international (Hertz, Avis, Sixt and Budget) or local (Eldan) are very numerous from Ben Gurion airport, as well as in Tel Aviv where they are concentrated on Hayarkon Street. Prices can vary considerably from one agency to another and they go up in July-August. For a small low-end car (Skoda, Fiat Uno) with unlimited mileage, you will pay about 100 NIS per day and 450 NIS for the week. Finally, note that to rent a car in Israel, it is generally sufficient to have a driver's license for more than a year and to be over 21 years old. However, if you are under the age of 24, you may be charged extra for insurance.