Taxis in Jerusalem (represented mainly by Skodas and Mercedes) are the most convenient means of transportation around the city: unlike other transport, you can use it on Shabbat and during public holidays.
It is worth noting that yellow Arab and white Jewish taxis run around the city, and Arab drivers may refuse a ride to a passenger who is heading to the Jewish quarter, and Jewish drivers may not take a client to the Arab part of the city.
Taxi services in Jerusalem
On the roof of a Jerusalem taxi (cars are equipped with meters) there should be a sign “Taxi”, in the cabin there should be a price list with prices and telephone numbers by which you can contact the dispatch service, and on the doors - symbols of a taxi.
If necessary, the car can be found at specialized parking lots or stopped on the street, but to be sure that you are using the services of a conscientious carrier providing quality service, it makes sense to stop a taxi with the “i Taxi Jerusalem” brand name.
Phones by which you can call a taxi: “Givat-Shaul”: 02 6512 111; Beit Ha-Kerem: 02 5000 101; Rehavia: 02 625 4444; “Smadar”: 02 566 4444.
Tourist taxis in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem and other parts of the country, you can ride tourist taxis (on the car doors there is a Ministry emblem in the form of two people carrying a bunch of grapes), whose drivers are also guides. Using the services of such a taxi, you will take an interesting excursion.
Taxi cost in Jerusalem
Most travelers vacationing in the capital of Israel are baffled by the question: "How much does a taxi cost in Jerusalem?" The following information will help you get an idea of the approximate prices in local taxis:
- boarding and the first 500 m cost passengers 12 shekels, and the next 90 m - 0.3 shekels;
- night tariff (holidays and weekends, as well as any day after 21:00 to 05:30) provides for an increase in the cost of the trip by 25%;
- additional payments: when paying for a trip from Ben Gurion Airport, you will pay an additional 5 shekels, an additional payment for the 3rd passenger will be 4, 6 shekels, for a phone call - 5 shekels, az luggage - 3, 8 shekels.
On average, a trip from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem will cost 233 shekels.
Drivers often deceive tourists by informing them that their meter does not work, but since the meter must be turned on at the beginning of the trip by law, it is advisable to insist on turning it on, otherwise the trip will cost you the amount that you can bargain for.
Jerusalem taxi services are always ready to deliver customers to any corner of the city in comfortable cars.
