Major city · Palestine (Palestinian territories)
Jericho
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Jericho for its archaeology and desert views; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Jericho is a small West Bank town with ancient ruins, a hot desert climate and easy taxi or shared‑taxi transport. One day covers the main sights; a night gives flexibility for hikes or the cable‑car ride.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jericho100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jericho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Shekels in cash matter when closures stop ATMs: see Insurance & payments above.Palestine (Palestinian territories)-wide
- SafetyJericho is generally safe for tourists, with a visible police presence; follow local guidance and avoid isolated desert areas after dark.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance / red crescent · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway; 1 h 30 min by bus/shuttle to Jericho via Jerusalem).
- Getting aroundTaxis (agree price, ≤₪10 inside town), shared sherut minibuses (≈₪2 per ride), walk to nearby sites (5–15 min).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway; 1 h 30 min by bus/shuttle to Jericho via Jerusalem)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jericho: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis (agree price, ≤₪10 inside town), shared sherut minibuses (≈₪2 per ride), walk to nearby sites (5–15 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dead Sea (Kalya Beach)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Shared sherut from Jericho centre, about 30 min
Beach access may require coordination with Israeli settlement; bring swimwear.
Bethlehem
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Sherut from Jericho to Bethlehem, about 1 h 15 min
Check bus schedule; popular Christian sites.
Ramallah
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 15 min
Sherut via Jerusalem, about 2 h total
Capital of Palestinian Authority; good for cultural visit.
Nablus
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Sherut via Ramallah, about 2 h 30 min
Security checks may cause delays; verify current conditions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
AubergInn
Budget hostel near Tell es‑Sultan; dorms ₪80–100, privates ₪200–350
Jericho Waleed's Hostel
Budget, 2 km (1.2 mi) NE of centre; rooms from ₪60Budget, 1.2 mi (2 km) NE of centre; rooms from ₪60
Zeytouna Guest House
Mid‑range guest house, central location
Jericho Oasis Hotel
5‑star splurge hotel after checkpoint; pools, spa
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪120–180 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪200–300 excl. bed
- High
- ₪350+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Taxi within Jericho | ₪10 max |
| Shared sherut minibuses | ₪2 |
| Tell es‑Sultan entry | ₪10 (students ₪7) |
| Hisham's Palace entry | ₪10 (students ₪7) |
| Mount of Temptation cable car | ₪55 for 7‑min ride |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot summer temperatures; carry water.
- Security police presence; follow local advice.
- Check opening hours for Hisham's Palace and cable car (may be closed for restoration).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance / Red Crescent
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance / Red Crescent101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consulate in Ramallah (check address); other embassies in Jerusalem.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jerusalem → Jericho (sherut): ≈₪20, 1 h 15 min
- Taxi from Allenby Bridge to centre: ≈₪20, 2 km (1.2 mi)≈₪20, 1.2 mi (2 km)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- هل تقبلون بطاقات الائتمان؟ — Do you accept cards? (hal taqbalu bi‑bṭāqāt al‑iʿtimān?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jericho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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