City in Tel Aviv District, Israel
Getting around Tel Aviv
How to get around Tel Aviv
The Red Line light rail, buses and trains cover the city; bikes and e-scooters help on short trips. Everything stops from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
Ways to get around Tel Aviv
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Light rail (Red Line) | About 6 ILS | Use the Rav-Kav card or Rav-Kav Online app |
| Bus | About 6 ILS | Dan and Egged; Moovit gives live times; no service Shabbat |
| Tel-O-Fun bike share | Daily pass about 20 ILS | Docking stations across the city |
| Gett taxi | 40–70 ILS for 5 km | Metered; app is easiest |
Ride-hailing apps in Tel Aviv
A 5 km ride costs about ₪40–70 ($13–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gett | Metered taxis; works in English and accepts cards |
- Taxis should use the meter; avoid unmetered street taxis. On Shabbat, only taxis and sherut vans run.
Arriving in Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion (TLV)
Train to Tel Aviv HaShalom/Savidor about 15–20 min, ~16 ILS (no Shabbat service). Taxi or Gett about 150–190 ILS, 20–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: E-scooters are everywhere; wear a helmet and follow rules. Mopeds need a licence; rental damage disputes are common.
- Driving: on the right. Carry an IDP (1968) with your home licence; rental firms accept most licences. Israeli rentals can't enter Palestinian Area A.
- Onward travel in Israel: Fast trains link Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and Beersheba; buses cover the rest. Almost nothing runs from Friday afternoon to Saturday night.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Tel Aviv?
No. Use Gett instead.
What's the best way to get around Tel Aviv?
The Red Line light rail, buses and trains cover the city; bikes and e-scooters help on short trips. Everything stops from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
How do I get from the airport to Tel Aviv?
Train to Tel Aviv HaShalom/Savidor about 15–20 min, ~16 ILS (no Shabbat service). Taxi or Gett about 150–190 ILS, 20–30 min.
Is Tel Aviv walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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