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This section features all the useful information you will need before and during your visit to Israel: tourist information offices, accommodation options, maps, weather, money, health and more, including information for disabled travelers. |
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| Tourist information centers |
The Ministry of Tourism operates more than 20 tourist information offices throughout Israel. |
 Tourist Information Offices: contact details and opening hours
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| Accommodation |
Israel offers a range of accommodations for every budget and tourist - from the young backpacker to the well-off business traveler, from hostels and guesthouses to luxury hotels and pastoral country lodgings.
The Accommodations section in the Israel Tourism Portal enables you to look for lodging possibilities by type of accommodation and/or by city. You can also search for a hotel using the Israel Hotel Association website, or a hostel in the Israel Youth Hostel Association website.
For additional information on accommodation in every area, turn to the Where to go section of this guide. |
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| Maps of Israel |
The Ministry of Tourism offers online maps of major cities and pilgrimage sites in a user-friendly PDF format that can be downloaded or printed.
Eye on Israel website offers interactive maps of Israel and its major cities, including tourist attractions and accommodations, as well geographical information and a historical atlas.
You can also order hard copy maps of Israel, including city maps, road maps, touring and hiking maps, at the Ministry of Construction's website
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| Weather |
An up-to-date weather forecast is available at the Israel Meteorological Service. |
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| Business hours |
Most stores are open from 9am or 10am to 7pm or 8pm on weekdays (Sunday-Thursday) and from 9am to 2pm on Friday. Stores are generally closed on Saturdays, except for some shopping outlets. Small supermarkets operate around the clock in major cities, especially in Tel Aviv. |
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| Money & Shopping |
The currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS, or just “shekel”), divided into 100 agorot. As of July 2008, one Shekel equals around $0.30 / € 0.19 / £ 0.15. For updated exchange rates visit the Bank of Israel website.
Payments in US Dollars and Euro are generally accepted. A wide variety of currencies can be exchanged in the numerous Change bureaus located in major tourist areas in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, some of which are open around the clock.
Bank branches are open on mornings (Sunday-Thursday), as well as on afternoons (2-3 days a week). Some branches are also open on Fridays. You can withdraw money in Shekels or foreign currency from ATMs 24 hours a day. |
Additional information on money and currency
Shopping in Israel
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| Communications |
The Israel Tourism Portal provides detailed information on postal services, calling to/from Israel, Internet access and more. |
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| Emergency services |
Emergency medical services: dial 101.
Israel Police: dial 100.
Fire Department: dial 102.
There is also a Tourist Police office on the Tel Aviv beachfront, at the corner of Herbert Samuel Street and Geula Street. Dial 03-5165382 in case of emergency. |
Information from the Israel Tourism Portal
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| Health |
Israel has modern, highly developed healthcare facilities. You can get medical service in dozens of hospitals throughout Israel or dial 101 in case of emergency. In some cities, there are pharmacies and drugstores open 24 hours a day.
No vaccinations are required before visiting the country. Make sure that you have valid health insurance before departing. It is recommended to carry water with you at all times and drink often, especially in the summer and spring when it becomes quite hot. It is safe to drink tap water. |
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| Electricity |
Power supply in Israel is single-phase 220V at 50 Hz. Most power sockets in Israel have three-pin holes, but many of them will work with double-pin European plugs. Visitors who want to use shavers, traveling irons and other small appliances may need both transformers and adaptor plugs. |
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| Disabled travelers |
Israel invests many efforts in making every sight and service accessible to the disabled. Special emphasis is placed on tourist sights, which are constantly adjusted to meet the needs of disabled persons. The Access Israel website features detailed information for disabled travelers, including accessible sights, trips, accommodation and transportation. |
Additional information from the Israel Tourism Portal
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