Middle East travel guide
Driving in Israel with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Israel on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Visitors can drive on a valid foreign licence for up to one year; an IDP is recommended for non-Latin-script licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age17+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Israel
- Headlights on inter-urban roads, Nov–Mar.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; 0.01% for new/young drivers.
- Highway 6 uses automatic plate tolling.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
At the rental desk
Recommended; required for some non-Latin scripts.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Israel with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Israel; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Israel drive on?
Israel drives on the right.
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