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SIXT Car Rental in Israel
Israel is known for its Mediterranean beaches, sunny climate, religious heritage, and varied landscape, highlighted by several national parks. With your SIXT car rental in Israel, the countryside beckons, allowing you to travel from the Mediterranean coast to the mystifying Dead Sea.
When you rent a car in Israel with SIXT, a fleet of premium vehicles by brands awaits you. SIXT’s flexible booking allows you to choose your ideal vehicle, whether you’re road-tripping with the family or visiting on business.
Driving Tips for Israel
Israel has a network of modern highways that make traversing the country simple, but there are a few things to know before hitting the road.
- Drive on the right: Drivers use the right-hand side of the road in Israel, and signs are written in English, Arabic, and Hebrew.
- Even / Odd: Israel's highway numbers correspond to their direction, even for north-south and odd for east-west.
- No turn on red: Drivers cannot turn right at red lights in Israel unless there is a separate light and sign.
- Headlights: Headlights must be illuminated at all times on highways from early winter to early spring.
- Tolls: Israel has three toll roads - Route 6, Carmel Tunnels, and Highway 1 Fast Lane.
- Parking: Curbs painted red and white indicate no parking. Blue and white curbs indicate paid parking. Drivers may park at unpainted curbs without a no parking sign.
Best places to visit in and around Israel
With your SIXT rental car in Israel, you’ll have the ability to discover the region’s contrasts, from the high-energy Mediterranean beaches to serene desert hikes.
- Jerusalem: Old Jerusalem’s heritage is significant to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and the old city retains the ancient winding streets and alleys from ancient times, with artifacts dating as far back as the Iron Age.
- Dead Sea: The lowest and saltiest place on earth, known for its ability to make bathers float. The Dead Sea is known for its minerals and is popular for health and beauty treatments.
- Old Jaffa: Tel Aviv's oldest neighborhood, is set on a hill along the coast. Marvel at winding alleys that are home to art galleries and antiques and jewelry vendors at the Jaffa Flea Market. Ottoman-era landmarks are juxtaposed with cultural institutions like the Ilana Goor Museum.
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Good to know when renting in Israel
The minimum age for a rental with SIXT in Israel is 21, with a driver’s license held for at least 1 year. Some car categories have higher minimum age requirements, and an underage driver fee applies to those under 24 years old.
It is not allowed to take your rental car from Israel into other countries, including the Palestinian Territory.
We generally allow one-way rentals between SIXT stations in Israel, depending on the tariff. An additional fee may apply.
We accept all credit cards from internationally recognized companies. Debit and prepaid cards, as well as cash, are not accepted.
Don’t worry if your travel plans are uncertain. When you choose the pay later option at booking, you can cancel your reservation free of charge.
