Car hire in Israel

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Israel car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Israel car hire at a glance

Most popular providerHertz
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points23, Tel Aviv is most popular
Cheapest price foundSAR 124 per day, Jerusalem
Cheapest month to rentJuly
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Israel could cost, we've pulled prices from Jerusalem.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Israel

The cheapest month to rent a car in Israel is May, when the average cost per day is SAR 140. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is November, when the average cost per day is SAR 144. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Israel is August.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Israel could cost, we've pulled prices from Jerusalem.

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Car hire in Israel: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Israel, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Israel you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Israel is Alamo. You can rent a car with them for SAR 583 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Alamo, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Israel depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Israel, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Israel. First, you need to decide where in Israel you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Israel. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Israel you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Jerusalem. On average, it costs SAR 187 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 124 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Israel

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Israel is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Israel are Hertz, Budget and Europcar. The cheapest company we've found is Avis. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 124 a day and SAR 76 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Israel you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Israel. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Israel is Tel Aviv. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Jerusalem.

Hire a car long term in Israel

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Israel with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.