Overland Israel Travel

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Visiting Israel

Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.

Entering Israel with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: August 2013

Required Paperwork

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Israel, application instructions and fees see: Israel Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)

Process at border

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

Recommended books for Overlanding in Israel

Lonely Planet Israel & The Palestinian Territories (tr...
Lonely Planet Israel & The Palestinian Territories (tr...
by Lonely Planet, Daniel Robinson, Orlando Crowcroft,...
From $14.51 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
Israel Handbook, 3rd: Travel Guide To Israel (footprin...
Israel Handbook, 3rd: Travel Guide To Israel (footprin...
by Vanessa Betts, Dave Winter
From $18.00 on Amazon
TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide

TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide
by The Pin Project

at 10$ on thepinproject.eu

Travel insurance for Israel

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements

Yes. European Green Card Insurance is accepted, or you can buy Israeli insurance at the border.

Cost of vehicle 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 vehicle insurance

At the border, or have your European Green Card Insurance beforehand.

Driving license

International Driving Permit and licenses which are usually accepted in Western Europe and North America are valid in Israel.

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

Modern roads.

Road signs

Usually okay. Signs are in Hebrew, English, and Arabic.

Toll roads

Non-existent except road number 6.

Bribery in Israel

Non-existent in Israel. If you try to bribe a police officer, you will be arrested on the spot.

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

No problems driving at night at all.

Vehicle parking

Parking on the street is safe. Usual common sense applies.

Special driving considerations

Israelis are considered aggressive drivers. Traffic accident rate is among the lowest in the world, though. Everything said in this page does not necessarily applies to the occupied territories (Gaza and West Bank).

Security advisories and information

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

Tap water is perfectly safe.

Navigation

Paper maps

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Israel

Reise Know-how Landkarte Israel, Palästina 1 : 250.00...
Reise Know-how Landkarte Israel, Palästina 1 : 250.00...
by Reise Know How Verlag Peter Rump
From $9.69 on Amazon
Israel (national Geographic Adventure Map)
Israel (national Geographic Adventure Map)
by National Geographic Maps - Adventure
From $8.34 on Amazon
Israel (national Geographic Adventure Map)
Israel (national Geographic Adventure Map)
by National Geographic Maps - Adventure
From $8.34 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Israel & The Palestinian Territories (tr...
Lonely Planet Israel & The Palestinian Territories (tr...
by Lonely Planet, Daniel Robinson, Orlando Crowcroft,...
From $14.51 on Amazon

GPS Maps of Israel

Waze is very popular.

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Israel

  • iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

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


Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

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.

  1. 1.0 1.1 World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com

Helpful External links

Add any helpful external links here.