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IsraelLast reviewed July 2026
Crossing the border
The Taba crossing near Eilat links the Sinai with southern Israel.
Driving rules 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.
What to see when you arrive in Israel
- the Old City of Jerusalem
- the Western Wall
- the Dead Sea
- the fortress of Masada
- Tel Aviv's beaches and Bauhaus quarter
Once you're driving in Israel
Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.
Driving on a foreign licence
A tourist may drive on a valid foreign licence for up to one year from entry; no International Driving Permit is commonly requested, though an IDP or an English/Hebrew translation helps if your licence is in another script.
Tolls & road charges
Highway 6 (Kvish Shesh) is the main toll road and is fully electronic by plate with no booths; the charge plus a service fee is added to your rental bill. The fast-lane (Kvish Mahir) into Tel Aviv and the Carmel/Gilon tunnels are also electronically tolled.
Parking in the cities
Kerb markings set the rule: blue-and-white means paid parking (via app such as Pango/Cellopark or meter), red-and-white means no stopping, and grey/unmarked is free. Residential blue zones and unpaid bays are ticketed and cars can be towed.
Fines & camera enforcement
Speeding, phone-use and seatbelt offences are largely camera- and patrol-enforced with fines from a few hundred shekels; there are no informal cash payments. Rental firms pass camera tickets to your card with a handling fee.
If you have an accident
Call police on 100 (ambulance 101); a police report is required for injuries or disputed fault. Photograph the scene, exchange details, and do not move vehicles on an injury accident - notify your rental company before leaving.
Driving in the capital
Tel Aviv parking is acutely scarce and tightly enforced: blue-and-white bays need the Pango app and many central streets are resident-only, so visitors typically use paid lots or park outside the centre.
Sources: tollguru.com · autoeurope.ie · tamir-rental.com