Israel · by the day · 1–14 days
Car with driver in Israel
A car with a licensed driver in Israel costs $615 a day for a sedan, $830 for a 7-seat minivan, $1,595 for a Sprinter minibus and $1,330 for a Mercedes — up to 10 hours and 250 km, fuel, tolls and parking included. Multi-day hire adds $295 per night for the driver's room. Prices checked .
For travellers who want to plan their own days: the driver follows your plan, waits at each stop and takes you to the next town in the evening.
Rates per day
| Car | day |
|---|---|
| Sedan (up to 3) | $615 ≈ ₪1,907 |
| Minivan (up to 7) | $830 ≈ ₪2,573 |
| Minibus (up to 16) | $1595 ≈ ₪4,945 |
| Premium (up to 6) | $1330 ≈ ₪4,123 |
- Up to 10 hours and 250 km per day; longer days are quoted on WhatsApp.
- Multi-day hire: the driver's room and meals are $295 per night (2+ days).
- Day prices are the same on any day of the week; the hourly taxi-tariff surcharges apply only to single transfers and day trips.
- Licensed tour guide: +$600 per day (a driver is not a guide).
- Pay the driver in cash (shekels or US dollars); for multi-day trips we confirm the deposit terms on WhatsApp.
How the day works
Tell us the plan — for example Tel Aviv → Caesarea → Haifa → Akko → back — and the start time. We confirm the car and the driver; the driver keeps to your plan and suggests timing on the road.
Shabbat and holidays
The driver works on Shabbat and holidays. Note that in Jerusalem and many towns shops and some sites close from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
Questions
How much does a private driver cost per day in Israel?
From $615 a day for a sedan (up to 3 people) to $1,595 for a 16–19-seat minibus, up to 10 h and 250 km, fuel and tolls included.
Is the driver a tour guide?
No. Guiding tourists in Israel requires a licence; you can add a licensed tour guide for $600 per day.
Can we cross into Jordan or Egypt?
No — the service is within Israel. We can drop you at the Israeli side of the Yitzhak Rabin (Eilat–Aqaba) or Allenby crossings and pick you up there.
How much does a private driver cost in Israel in 2026?