Guide to driving in Israel.
Israel is an amazing country with a very deep history. Vacationers will find a number of sites that they can visit in the area. You can explore Tel Aviv, visit Petra and the Old City of Jerusalem. You can spend time paying your respects at the Holocaust Museum and you can visit the Western Wall.
Why rent a car in Israel?
When you spend time in Israel, it is a great idea to rent a car in which you can travel around the country. It's much easier than trying to use public transport and taxis. To drive in the country, you need to have a valid foreign driver's license. You do not need to have an international permit. The minimum driving age in the country is 16.
The vehicle must have a first aid kit, a warning triangle, a fire extinguisher and a yellow reflective vest. When renting a car, make sure it has all of these items. Also, get the contact information and emergency number for the rental agency in case you need to contact them.
Road conditions and safety
Road conditions in Israel are excellent in most places, as it is a modern and developed country that is working to maintain a strong road network. Traffic is on the right side of the road, and all distances and speeds on the signs are in kilometers. Drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
It is forbidden to drive a car and use a mobile phone unless you are using the hands-free system. From November 1 to March 31, you need to keep your headlights on at all times. You can't turn right on red. Pedestrians always have the advantage.
Road signs in the country are written in Hebrew, Arabic and English, so you shouldn't have any problems getting around. The shape of the signs is very similar to signs in other parts of the world. Although colors may vary.
Direction signs are green, except on motorways where they are blue.
Local signs are white and are used in cities and towns.
Tourist destination signs are brown and usually represent historical sites, nature reserves, points of interest, and similar places.
There are also numbers and colors that are used to represent different types of roads.
- National roads are single digit and use red.
- Intercity roads have two numbers and are also red.
- Regional roads use three digits and green.
- Local roads use four digits and are painted black.
Some parts of the day are busy and should be avoided.
- with 7: 30 to 8: 30
- Since 4: 6 to XNUMX: XNUMX
Speed Limit
Always obey the speed limit when you drive in Israel. The speed limits are as follows.
- Residential areas - 50 km/h
- Mezhgorod (we media) - 80 km/h
- Intercity (with average) - 90 km / h
- On the highway - 110 km/h
With a rental car, it will be much easier for you to spend your holidays seeing and experiencing what you want, instead of waiting in public transport.
