Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv
Private transfer Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv: $110 sedan, $150 minivan (7 seats), $465 minibus, $240 Mercedes — per car, one way. 20 km, about 30 min. Included: licensed Russian-speaking driver (English or Hebrew on request), fuel, tolls and parking, name sign at arrivals; pay the driver in cash; free cancellation 24 h ahead. Prices checked .
Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is about 20 km south-east of central Tel Aviv: 25–40 minutes to the beach hotels, Jaffa, Neve Tzedek or the Rothschild area, longer in the afternoon rush. A pre-booked car with a name sign is the simple option for late arrivals and for Friday evening or Saturday, when Israeli trains do not run.
- Distance20 km
- Drive time30 min
- Pricefrom $110
Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv: 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 | $110 ≈ ₪341 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 | — | — |
| Minivan (7) up to 7 Kia Carnival / VW Caravelle or similar | $150 ≈ ₪465 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 50 | ≈ 38 | ≈ 25 |
| Minibus (Sprinter) up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, 16–19 seats | $465 ≈ ₪1,442 | ≈ 233 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 116 | ≈ 78 |
| Premium (Mercedes) up to 6 Mercedes E-Class (up to 3) or V-Class (up to 6) | $240 ≈ ₪744 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 80 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 40 |
+20% / +40% in Israeli taxi-tariff night, Shabbat and holiday hours · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets not included.
Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Ben Gurion → Tel Aviv | approx. ₪16 per person | approx. 15 min to the first Tel Aviv station | No | Budget, light luggage — not on Shabbat |
| Official airport taxi (meter) | approx. ₪150–220 per car | approx. 25–45 min | Yes | No booking |
| Gett (app taxi) | approx. ₪120–180 per car | approx. 25–45 min | Yes | Local SIM / app users |
| Private car (RideIL) | $110 per car (sedan), ≈ $37 per person for 3 | 30 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: AirConnect, Tel Aviv airport taxi cost (verified May 2026) (2026-10-21); AirConnect, Tel Aviv airport taxi cost (verified May 2026) (2026-10-21); AirConnect, Tel Aviv airport taxi cost (verified May 2026) (2026-10-21).
The road
Highway 1 west, then the Ayalon Highway (Route 20) into the city; hotels on the seafront are reached via the city streets. Traffic on Ayalon is heavy on weekday mornings and from about 15:00 to 19:00.
Worth stopping
- Currency exchange, ATMs and SIM-card counters are in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall — the driver waits while you sort them out.
Good to know
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Israel Railways runs from Terminal 3 to Tel Aviv in about 15 minutes, but not from Friday afternoon to Saturday night — that is when a pre-booked car matters most.
- Pickups in the official taxi tariff's night, Shabbat and holiday hours carry +20% or +40%; the calculator shows it as soon as you enter the date and time.
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.
Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv: questions
How much is a private transfer from Ben Gurion to Tel Aviv?
$110 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $150 for a 7-seat minivan, $465 for a Sprinter minibus — fixed per car, with meet & greet. Night, Shabbat and holiday hours add 20% or 40%, as on the official Israeli taxi tariff.
Do you meet flights on Shabbat and at night?
Yes. Our drivers work on Shabbat and holidays, which is when trains and most buses stop. Only Yom Kippur is closed — Ben Gurion airport itself closes that day.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall of your terminal (Terminal 3 for most international flights), after passport control and customs, holding a sign with your name. We send the driver's name and phone the day before.