Israel Tripadvisor Forum (2024)

FAQs

Is it safe to go to Israel right now? ›

Overall security situation

We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories overall due to the volatile security situation, including the threat of terrorism, armed conflict and civil unrest. Rockets have been fired at Israel from Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

Reconsider travel due to terrorism and civil unrest. The security situation remains unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire, often take place without warning.

You should bring around 300$ in cash to Israel. You can order shekels from your bank here before you leave, but it is easier to exchange in Israel. Avoid changing too much money in the airport; exchange rates are bad there. However, you may want to change ~$50 to shekels for transportation to where you are staying.

What is the average Cost of a trip to Israel? On average you're looking to spend about $190 per day on Accommodation and Food. With an average trip with a 10 day trip to Israel costing $2400 with Flight, Transportation, Food, and Accommodations included.

For example, October and November in Israel are beautiful warm months with very little rain. The spring in Israel is a beautiful time to visit when everything is green and the flowers are blooming. The months of March and April are ideal and beautiful aside from the very busy Passover week and the Easter weekend.

In light of the ongoing conflict in southern Israel near the border with Gaza, and changes to international travel advice for visiting Israel, we are cancelling all tours departing from or travelling to Israel up till and including Saturday 30 November 2024.

The official currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). US Dollars are not accepted. You will need to exchange your dollars for Shekel upon arrival; there are ATM machines inside the arrivals hall at the airport. You can also exchange your money at the local banks and some hotels.

Food & Drink

Restaurants in Tel Aviv tend to be on the pricey side, but most restaurants in other cities are fairly reasonable – and the portions are huge! A main dish is on average $12 – $15 USD. If you're on a budget, the street food in Israel is incredible and you can usually grab a meal for around $2 – $3 USD.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Land Tours

Our tours to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt start from about $1,300 to $9,900. The cost of the tour is determined by the duration (6-25 days) and the operator of the trip.

How far does the US dollar go in Israel? ›

Israeli Intercity bus services are the quickest (and sometimes the cheapest) way to travel between major cities. They have frequent departures from Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem. Several bus companies operate throughout Israel including, but not limited to, Egged, Dan, Afikim, Metropoline, Kavim and Nateev Express.

Tel Aviv is actually very safe when it comes to crime figures. There is pretty much zero gun crime and you're very unlikely to get mugged anywhere. Violent crime in general is very rare.

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays of 90 days or fewer until January 1, 2025. Beginning January 1, 2025, visa or Electronic Travel Authorization. (ETA-IL) will be required.

Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in Egypt. Potential targets include religious sites and tourist locations. The situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories could lead to increased tensions, and the security situation could deteriorate with little notice.

Has Turkey been affected by the Hamas-Israel conflict? There have been no signs of Turkey being directly impacted by the conflict between Israel and Hamas, or since Iran launched missiles at Israel in April.