Car Rental at Tel Aviv Airport

Airport travel guide

The largest city in Israel, Tel Aviv is a truly modern metropolis. Multicultural and open-minded, it is as known for its cultural institutions as it is for Mediterranean beaches and fun nightlife. Thanks to the city’s convenient location and the relatively small size of Israel, Tel Aviv can also serve as a hub for exploring the rest of the country. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around it:

• Tel Aviv Museum of Art. One of the best art museums not just in Israel, but in all of the Middle East, Tel Aviv Leomanut is one of the most interesting places to visit in the city. Having celebrated its 90th birthday in 2022, the museum has works by world-famous artists such as Picasso (with a focus on his Blue Period) Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, and some of the most notable Jewish artists like the sculptor Jacques Lipchitz.
• Eretz Israel Museum. Also known by its English name, the Land of Israel Museum, or simply MUZA, this is another fascinating cultural institution of Tel Aviv. Located both indoors and outdoors, the museum has a number of collections on topics such as archaeology, anthropology, the ancient history of the Middle East, and the folklore of the Jewish people. In addition to that, the museum complex also includes a planetarium.
• Jerusalem. A holy city for three religions, Jerusalem is arguably one of the most interesting destinations on the planet. Due to security measures near the holy sites and also the ever-present large number of visitors, you will have to take it slow to visit the most notable landmarks, but the special atmosphere of these places makes the experience worth it. A car trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem takes about an hour.

Top international routes

• Istanbul
• Paris
• Moscow
• New York City
• Rome
• London
• Batumi
• Toronto
• Amsterdam

Main airlines

El Al, Israel Airlines, Arkia, Wizz Air, easyJet, Ryanair, and Ural Airlines

Terminals

Terminal 3 is the main terminal while Terminal 1 primarily serves low-cost and charter flights. You can easily move between them with a free shuttle bus. Look up the timetable on Tel Aviv Airport’s official website.

Location

Tel Aviv Airport is about 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Tel Aviv. Route 1 and Ayalon Highway/Route 20 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Vans - from $154 per day
• Premium cars - from $81 per day
• SUVs - from $60 per day
• Small cars - from $39 per day
• Medium cars - from $53 per day
• Large cars - from $55 per day
• Station wagons - from $96 per day

Car rental desks

Some, although not all, are located in the arrivals hall of Terminal 3.

Services and facilities

You’ll find plenty of shops, as well as bars, bakeries, cafés, and full-service restaurants. There are also ATMs, baby changing rooms, a children’s playroom, a currency exchange, medical service, pharmacy, smoking area, and three synagogues. Luggage storage is on floor G of Terminal 3. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Delek Ben Gurion gas station is located right outside Tel Aviv Airport. It has the same address as the airport, can be reached in less than three minutes, and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations nearby and on the way to Tel Aviv.

Popular one-way rentals

• Haifa (92 km / 57 mi)
• Eilat (353 km / 219 mi)
• Jerusalem (71 km / 44 mi)
• Aqaba (360 km / 224 mi)