Travel Costs in Israel
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $80
- Mid-range / day
- $180
- Luxury / day
- $450
- Budget meal
- $12
- Coffee
- $4.5
- Local transport
- $1.75
- Budget hotel
- $45
- Mid-range hotel
- $160
Overview
Israel is one of the most expensive destinations in the Middle East and ranks among the pricier countries globally for travelers, driven largely by high accommodation costs, restaurant prices, and guided tour fees in major cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Tel Aviv in particular rivals Western European capitals in cost of living, with food, nightlife, and hotels commanding premium prices. Budget travelers can manage by using hostels, eating at hummus spots and markets, and relying on the affordable public bus and train network.
Notes
Take advantage of Israel's excellent intercity bus and rail system (Rav-Kav card) instead of taxis, and eat at local shuk markets and falafel stands to significantly cut daily costs.