Jerusalem to the Dead Sea (Ein Bokek)
Private transfer Jerusalem to the Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): $440 sedan, $540 minivan (7 seats), $1,410 minibus, $865 Mercedes — per car, one way. 105 km, about 1 h 30 min. Included: licensed Russian-speaking driver (English or Hebrew on request), fuel, tolls and parking; pay the driver in cash; free cancellation 24 h ahead. Prices checked .
From Jerusalem the road drops about 1,200 m to the Dead Sea: around 1.5 hours and 105 km to the Ein Bokek hotels. It is one of the most scenic drives in Israel — the Judean Desert, the northern shore and then the cliffs of Ein Gedi and Masada.
- Distance105 km
- Drive time1 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $440
Jerusalem to the Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Corolla / Skoda Octavia or similar | $440 ≈ ₪1,364 | ≈ 220 | ≈ 147 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $540 ≈ ₪1,674 | ≈ 270 | ≈ 180 | ≈ 135 | ≈ 90 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $1,410 ≈ ₪4,371 | ≈ 705 | ≈ 470 | ≈ 353 | ≈ 235 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $865 ≈ ₪2,682 | ≈ 433 | ≈ 288 | ≈ 216 | ≈ 144 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Route 1 east down to the Dead Sea junction, then Route 90 south along the shore past Qumran, Ein Feshkha and Ein Gedi to Masada and Ein Bokek.
Worth stopping
- The "sea level" marker on the way down, for a photo.
- Ein Gedi: the nature reserve and the kibbutz botanical garden (entrance not included; a longer stop is quoted as waiting time).
Good to know
- Want to see Masada and swim, and come back the same day? The Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem includes the driver waiting.
- In summer temperatures at the Dead Sea are often above 40 °C — early starts are best.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, Highway 6 / Carmel tunnel tolls, parking
- Russian-speaking driver as standard; English or Hebrew on request — confirmed when you book
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Ben Gurion and Ramon, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideIL: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Russian-speaking driver as standard; English and other languages on request, confirmed at booking.
Jerusalem to the Dead Sea (Ein Bokek): questions
How much is a private transfer from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea?
$440 for a sedan, $540 for a 7-seat minivan, $1,410 for a minibus, $865 for a Mercedes — per car to any Ein Bokek or Neve Zohar hotel.
Is the road safe?
Route 90 is a main Israeli highway used every day by tourist buses and hotel traffic. Check your government's travel advice before you travel, as for any destination.