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Useful Tips
How to Plan your Visit to Israel
Israel is a small country packed with exciting places to see and things to do. As long as you plan your vacation carefully there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to take in all the main attractions in just one visit.
Here are some tips to ensure your trip goes without a hitch.
Welcome to Israel
Reserve ahead
Get the right rental car by booking ahead - By organizing a rental car before you travel to Israel you will ensure you have the ideal car to suit your needs. For instance, if you’re traveling as a family you can make sure you have all the luggage room and legroom you require.
Get the right rental car by booking ahead - By organizing a rental car before you travel to Israel you will ensure you have the ideal car to suit your needs. For instance, if you’re traveling as a family you can make sure you have all the luggage room and legroom you require.
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Picking up your car
Bring the right identification when you pick your car up.
Make sure you bring the credit card you used when you booked your car when you pick up your vehicle. And make sure it’s in the name of the registered driver. Also remember to bring a valid driving license with you.
Bring the right identification when you pick your car up.
Make sure you bring the credit card you used when you booked your car when you pick up your vehicle. And make sure it’s in the name of the registered driver. Also remember to bring a valid driving license with you.
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Eldan’s Expressway Service
You can use Eldan’s Expressway service in order to make your car pick-up process quicker. This allows you to pick up your car from separate counter, without having to wait.
You can use Eldan’s Expressway service in order to make your car pick-up process quicker. This allows you to pick up your car from separate counter, without having to wait.
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Airport Car Return
How does one return a car at Ben Gurion Airport?
View our directions for entering the Eldan Parking Lot at Ben Gurion Airport.
https://rent.eldan.co.il/en/you-may-want-to-read/airport-car-return
View our directions for entering the Eldan Parking Lot at Ben Gurion Airport.
https://rent.eldan.co.il/en/you-may-want-to-read/airport-car-return
How does one return a car at Ben Gurion Airport?
View our directions for entering the Eldan Parking Lot at Ben Gurion Airport.
https://rent.eldan.co.il/en/you-may-want-to-read/airport-car-return
View our directions for entering the Eldan Parking Lot at Ben Gurion Airport.
https://rent.eldan.co.il/en/you-may-want-to-read/airport-car-return
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Traffic rules
Keep yourself informed of the latest Israeli traffic laws so you won’t make a costly mistake. This is where you can find an up to date list of the country’s most recent traffic regulations: https://rent.eldan.co.il/en/traffic-laws
Keep yourself informed of the latest Israeli traffic laws so you won’t make a costly mistake. This is where you can find an up to date list of the country’s most recent traffic regulations: https://rent.eldan.co.il/en/traffic-laws
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Shabbat in Israel
Many places in Israel are closed Friday to Saturday
Friday to Saturday in Israel is Shabbat, or Sabbath. From Friday through to Saturday evening you’ll find that many shopping malls and major attractions are closed. Some are still open but it pays to check out which are before stepping out.
Many places in Israel are closed Friday to Saturday
Friday to Saturday in Israel is Shabbat, or Sabbath. From Friday through to Saturday evening you’ll find that many shopping malls and major attractions are closed. Some are still open but it pays to check out which are before stepping out.
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Check the weather
Check online to see what the weather will be like in Israel before you arrive. That way you can pack the right clothes for your trip. It’s also worth looking up the currency rate before you travel so you can plan your finances and budget accordingly.
Check online to see what the weather will be like in Israel before you arrive. That way you can pack the right clothes for your trip. It’s also worth looking up the currency rate before you travel so you can plan your finances and budget accordingly.
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Use self-service
It’s recommended that you go for the self-service option when it comes to filing up your car at a gas station. And if you receive your car with a full tank of gas, you must return it similarly fully replenished.
It’s recommended that you go for the self-service option when it comes to filing up your car at a gas station. And if you receive your car with a full tank of gas, you must return it similarly fully replenished.
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Toll roads
Take note of toll roads - Highway ‘6’, also known as the Trans-Israel Highway, is an electronic toll road. There are no booths, and vehicles are tolled automatically for the amount they use the road. The Carmel Tunnels are also toll roads and you will need to pay for these at the end of your journey.
Take note of toll roads - Highway ‘6’, also known as the Trans-Israel Highway, is an electronic toll road. There are no booths, and vehicles are tolled automatically for the amount they use the road. The Carmel Tunnels are also toll roads and you will need to pay for these at the end of your journey.
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Convenience stores
Take advantage of roadside convenience stores - There are many convenience stores situated along the main highways, offering you many opportunities to break up your trip, both for safety reasons, to pick up a snack, or fill up on gas.
Take advantage of roadside convenience stores - There are many convenience stores situated along the main highways, offering you many opportunities to break up your trip, both for safety reasons, to pick up a snack, or fill up on gas.
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Roadside assistance 24/7
We at Eldan are on call 24/7 to offer roadside assistance. If you need our help with anything including any questions or problems you encounter during your journey call * 3003
We at Eldan are on call 24/7 to offer roadside assistance. If you need our help with anything including any questions or problems you encounter during your journey call * 3003
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Useful emergency numbers
Make a note of theses essential emergency numbers while you’re in Israel. Call 100 for the police, 101 for an ambulance, and 102 for the fire department. Other useful numbers are the United Hatzalah - 1221,Terem - 1-599-520-520 and the Israel Airport Authority Center (flights) - *6663.
Make a note of theses essential emergency numbers while you’re in Israel. Call 100 for the police, 101 for an ambulance, and 102 for the fire department. Other useful numbers are the United Hatzalah - 1221,Terem - 1-599-520-520 and the Israel Airport Authority Center (flights) - *6663.
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Thank you for visiting Israel with Eldan
