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What is the cheapest car rental company in Jerusalem?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Jerusalem came from Sixt (€9/day), Alamo (€11/day) and National (€11/day). The cheapest of all was Sixt — about 0.6 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Jerusalem?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Jerusalem, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Jerusalem car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Jerusalem?
Mini car hire in Jerusalem typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Jerusalem.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Rent a car in Jerusalem: Speed limits
The speed limit in the city is 60 km/h. Even a slight deviation from this limit is strictly penalised.
Speeding | Intended punishment |
0-20 km/h | a fine of 250 ILS |
21-30 km/h | a fine of 750 ILS |
31 km/h or more | court summons |
Parking a rental car in Jerusalem
When choosing a place to park, you should take into account the colour of the pavement markings:
- A red and white kerb indicates that parking is prohibited on this stretch of road.
- Blue and white markings indicate paid parking.
- A yellow and red kerb means the space is reserved for public transport.
- Free parking is permitted along white pavement markings and unpainted kerbs.
Traffic laws
- You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Jerusalem.
- While driving, you should keep both hands on the steering wheel.
- Children under 4 years of age must be secured in a child seat in the back of the car.
- There is a fine for throwing litter from a vehicle in Jerusalem.
- Both the driver and passengers must wear a seat belt.
- You must not talk on the phone while driving.
The cost of fuel
In terms of fuel prices, Israel is among the five most expensive countries in the world. In Jerusalem, petrol stations sell petrol grades AI-91, AI-95 and AI-96. The average cost of fuel ranges between 6.5-6.8 ILS per litre. Diesel is slightly cheaper.
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What drivers say about Jerusalem
"Quick pickup in Jerusalem, clean car, fair price. I’ll rent again."
"I booked a small car in Jerusalem for a weekend with a friend. Staff were welcoming, pickup was fast and the car was spotless. Return took five minutes and the price matched what was quoted online."
"I rented a family car in Jerusalem for a trip with my wife and kids. Child seats were ready, car was comfortable and fuel-efficient. The staff were patient, explained the contract clearly and the return process was smooth and stress-free for all of us."