Grottos at Rosh Hanikra
Credit: J. Schweers
Tzefat
Credit: J. Schweers
Port of Jaffa
Credit: J. Schweers
GETTING AROUND
Getting around the city on your own is very easy. Taxis are
everywhere, and you can either hail them on the street or download
the app, Gett Taxi, Israel’s car service and rideshare version of Uber
and Lyft. If you have an idea of price to where you’re headed, you
can agree on a rate with the driver before the drive. If you don’t,
the driver will use the meter (which is accurate). Most everything
in Israel is expensive. Taxis however, are not unreasonable, and
once you become comfortable with the rates, you can haggle on
price especially on busy nights. Taxi drivers are also generally very
mindful and safe. They do not normally accept more passengers than
seatbelts. If you are traveling as a couple or solo, bike rentals are also
an option and available in many shops or up and down the beach. But
if you’re a family, the cost of bikes for the day can add up to be much
costlier than taxis.
The optimal ways to see the city are by walking, taxis and bikes, but
to explore the sites outside of the city, try the Israel Railways system,
buses, car rentals and/or hire a tour guide. There is a train that goes
directly to and from Ben Gurion Airport.
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