Taxi fares The price of a special taxi ride ("special") is determined according to 3 types of fares and includes various surcharges. According to traffic regulations, a taxi driver is required to operate a meter for urban and intercity travel. Prices are valid from 01/04/2024 and are updated on April 1 of each year. Regulations file with price updates from 01/04/2024 The taxi fare according to the meter consists of: Taxi booking surcharge 5.63 ₪ + Initial meter setting 12.2 ₪ + Travel time × Rate per minute (Monday 1.91 ₪, Monday 2.29 ₪, Tuesday 2.67 ₪) + Travel distance × Rate per kilometer (Monday 1.91 ₪, Monday 2.29 ₪, Tuesday 2.67 ₪) + Various surcharges (if any) in Eilat Price excluding VAT (17%): Taxi booking surcharge 4.81 ₪ Initial meter setting 10.42 ₪ Rate per minute: Monday 1.63 ₪ Monday 1.95 ₪ Tuesday 2.29 ₪ Rate per kilometer: Monday 1.63 ₪ Monday 1.95 ₪ Tue 2.29 ₪ Fare A, Fare B, Fare C is determined by the day and time of travel: Days Fare A Fare B Fare C Sun-Wed 6:00—21:00 21:01—5:59 Thu 6:00—21:00 21:01—23:00 23:01—5:59 Fri/Holiday Eve 6:00—16:00 16:01—21:00 21:01—5:59 Sat/Holiday 06:00—19:00 19:01—5:59 Additions to the fares for a special taxi Order by phone or app: an addition of 5.63 ₪. In the Eilat area 4.81 NIS Luggage: Additional suitcase fee canceled Wheelchair: The taxi driver will not charge a transportation fee for transporting a passenger's wheelchair in a taxi, however, the taxi driver is allowed not to transport more than one wheelchair Third and fourth passenger: No additional fee can be charged for the third and fourth passenger Travel from Ben Gurion Airport: Additional 5 NIS Travel from Ramon or Haifa Airport: Additional 2 NIS Travel on Highway 6: Travel on Highway 6 (except for section 18 from the Iron Interchange to Ein Tut) - Additional 19.44 NIS. The surcharge for travel on section 18 of Highway 6 will be 7.07 NIS Travel on the express lane: The surcharge for travel via the "express lane" will be based on the cost of the toll as displayed on the electronic sign at the entrance to the lane unless the taxi is exempt from paying the toll. Travel through the Carmel Tunnels: The surcharge for travel via the Carmel Tunnels will be 11.11 NIS for travel on one section and 22.22 NIS for travel on both sections. For a trip that included a wait, the passenger will be paid for the hour of waiting: 113.99 NIS for rate A, 137.21 NIS for rate B and 160.43 NIS for rate C, in the Eilat area – 97.46 NIS for rate A, 117.28 NIS for rate B and 137.1 NIS for rate C. For each proportional part of an hour, a proportional fee will be paid. How much does it cost to travel from city to city by taxi in Israel? When we need to order a taxi in Israel for a trip from city to city, it is important to know the price of the trip in advance in order to plan our budget. The prices of taxis in Israel can vary depending on the distance of the trip, the time we travel, and also according to the city we are in. In this article, we will review the prices of intercity taxi trips in Israel and provide important information about how much it costs to order a taxi in Israel from city to city. The prices of taxi trips in Israel are determined according to the price list of the various taxi companies. Usually, prices start with a fixed fee for the first trip, and therefore can be slightly more expensive compared to additional trips on the same day. Short-distance trips can be more expensive than long-distance trips, since the basic fee is determined by the first distance. For example, if we want to travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by taxi, the average price may be between 250-350 NIS. This is an average price and the exact price may vary depending on the time of travel and the amount of traffic on the way. It is also important to take into account that prices may vary between different taxi companies, so it is worth checking and comparing prices before booking. Another parameter that affects the price of the trip is the time of day we