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Driving in Israel – Recommendations, Tips and Tricks

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13. All paid parking lots are equipped with special machines that accept payments. It is possible to pay both in cash and by credit card. In some parking lots it is possible to use standard coupons that are sold virtually in every post office.
14. It is also allowed to park cars in places with white markings. The road sections with yellow curbs are the place where only public transport is allowed to park.
15. The cost of one hour of street parking is approximately 0.6 USD. Covered parking lots and garages are always the most expensive ones. One hour of their services usually costs from 1.5 to 3 USD.
16. The maximum allowed blood alcohol content for drivers is 0.5 ppm. Driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered one of the most serious violations. In addition to a large fine, the offender’s driving license will be immediately cancelled. Sometimes imprisonment is provided as an additional punishment.

Hints on Car Hire in Israel

When choosing a car for your Israel trip, don’t forget to check and compare the franchise amount (indicated in the rental conditions) for all cars considered in your selection. The franchise may vary from 200 to 2000 euro/dollars even for cars of the same class. A thorough comparison will allow you to choose the option with the lowest franchise.

During your booking, we will offer you to take a full coverage of the franchise ('No Risk' or 'No Excess' package). If you book a car without full coverage, it is recommended to take it at the pick-up time - this will substantially reduce your financial liability in Israel for the whole rental period.

During your car pick-up in Israel, do not forget to check what to do in breakdown-, accident- or theft-cases. Most of our offers include 'Breakdown Assistance' package. Besides this, every rental office would be happy to assist you with this package.

Prior to the car return, please check your voucher for the fuel conditions. If it is indicated that a driver shall return the car with a full tank, do not forget to refuel it on the way back, this will save you from additional charges at the rental office.

If you are looking for a car hire in Israel, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual rental offers. Just use the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
17. The police of Israel have the right to ask absolutely every driver to take a breath test to detect the level of alcohol in the blood. In no way should drivers refuse. The refusal to take the test is considered a violation and it has a severe punishment.
18. The quality of roads in Israel deserves the highest praise. All major roads of the country are distinguished by excellent coverage. It is possible to drive comfortably on major highways even at night. All main roads of the country are perfectly lit and are highly informative.
19. When it comes to describing the behavior of local drivers on the road, it can be described as rather quiet and restrained. Of course, there are “speed racers” among local motorists, but their number is not big.
20. There is only one toll road in the country - the route number 6. We should mention that there are no checkpoints on the road, and the toll is charged automatically.
21. All drivers, who plan to use the toll road, are required to register in a special system and provide the credit card number. When the vehicle enters the toll road, its number is fixed by cameras, and the required amount of money is deducted from the credit card registered in the system. Drivers are not recommended to try to drive on the road without paying – this violation will result in a large fine.
22. Local petrol stations usually sell diesel fuel and unleaded petrol (91, 95 and 96). The cost of one liter of petrol is approximately 1 USD (incl. VAT). It is also worth noting that in some cities there is no VAT, so one liter of fuel can cost motorists approximately 20% cheaper than the price mentioned above.
23. Local drivers treat each other with care and respect. For example, if there is a breakdown on the road, it is enough to get out of the car and wave a hat. There is no doubt that the very first car passing by will stop, and the driver will offer his help. Of course, you can always call for help in a more familiar way - all main roads of the country are equipped with special phones to call the emergency services.
24. All drivers should always have the lower beams of their vehicles turned on during the period from the beginning of October until the end of March, regardless of the time of day and weather conditions. Drivers who are not accustomed to this rule, often forget to turn off the beams on a sunny day when leaving the car at a parking lot.
25. Hard-to-please drivers will certainly like that on the majority of crossroads it is possible to make a right turn regardless of the traffic light signal. When making the turn, drivers must certainly give way to pedestrians and make sure that the maneuver will not bother other road users.
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