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Revision as of 12:56, 14 August 2013
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Contents
- 1 Entering Israel with a Car or Motorbike
- 2 Driving in Israel
- 3 Gas price in Israel and Diesel price in Israel
- 4 Safety and Security Considerations
- 5 Camping in Israel
- 6 Navigation
- 7 Special Overland Travel interests
- 8 Vehicle Maintenance
- 9 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Israel
- 10 References
- 11 Helpful External links
Entering Israel with a Car or Motorbike
Correct as of: August 2013
Required Paperwork
Process at border
(To check if you need a travel Visa for Israel, application instructions and fees see: Israel Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
In August 2013 UnUrban Adventures crossed from Taba in Egypt to Eilat in Israel] and documented the process. Read that article.
Everything must come out of your vehicle and be inspected. Yes, absolutely everything.
Cost of entry
Free.
Permitted length of stay
3 months for the Temporary Vehicle Import is normal.
Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.
Exiting with a vehicle
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in Israel
Insurance requirements
Yes. European Green Card Insurance is accepted, or you can buy Israeli insurance at the border.
Cost of insurance
See Green Card Insurance.
Isreali insurance has been stated as expensive, around $100.00 USD for three weeks for a 4x4.
Where to purchase insurance
At the border, or have your European Green Card Insurance beforehand.
Driving license
State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.
Driving side of road
Right.
Unknown if RHD vehicles can be driven in Israel.
Mandatory items in vehicle
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Roads
General Road quality
Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.
Road signs
Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.
Toll roads
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.
Bribery in Israel
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.
Checkpoints
describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.
Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.
Gas price in Israel and Diesel price in Israel
Last updated: October 2012
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| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded | €1.72 EUR per Liter[1] |
| Diesel | €1.84 EUR per Liter[1] |
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.
Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.
Gas and Diesel Quality
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.
Safety and Security Considerations
Driving at night
Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.
Vehicle parking
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.
Special driving considerations
A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.
Security advisories and information
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Israel - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in Israel
Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.
Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Drinking water
Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.
Paper maps
Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.
GPS Maps of Israel
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).
GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Israel
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
Special Overland Travel interests
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Travel Guide Books
List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.
Vehicle Maintenance
Dealers
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Israel
Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.
List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
References
Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- Israel: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Israel - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Israel travel guides at wikivoyage
- Israel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
