Major city · Palestine (Palestinian territories)
Hebron
Spend 1 day in Hebron for the Cave of the Patriarchs and Old City souq; a second day only if you join a guided tour. Then move on to Bethlehem or Ramallah.
Hebron is a historic divided city in the southern West Bank. Its main draw is the Cave of the Patriarchs and the bustling Old City market. Most visitors fit the key sights into a single day, but a second night lets you join a local tour and see the Jewish‑settlement side.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hebron100 ▾
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 Hebron, 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
- SafetyHebron is a tense, divided city.
- 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.
- AirportcheckTLV Ben Gurion International (Main gateway; 1 h 30 min by bus to Hebron (check)).
- Getting aroundWalk the Old City (most sights within 10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₪4–7
- Street or quick mealFalafel sandwich₪3
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within Old City₪10–15
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personILS 20
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 30 · Mid ILS 55 · High ILS 90
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (Main gateway; 1 h 30 min by bus to Hebron (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hebron: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 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
Walk the Old City (most sights within 10 min). Taxis on the Palestinian side cost ₪10‑15; servees (shared taxis) from Jerusalem, Bethlehem or Ramallah cost ≤₪10. Use bus 381/383 (₪8.10) for the Jewish side.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
H2 Hostel Hebron
Budget dorm in Bab Al‑Zawiya; easy to arrange tours
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
- ₪80–130 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪130–200 excl. bed
- High
- ₪200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ILS 30 | ILS 30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 55 | ILS 55 |
| Bus 381/383 (Jerusalem‑Hebron)1 × ILS 8 · check | ILS 8 |
| Servees taxi (Palestinian side)1 × ILS 12 · check | ILS 12 |
| Guided tour (optional)1 × ILS 50 · check | ILS 50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 16 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 171 per person per day, bed included | ILS 171 |
H2 Hostel, shared room
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Falafel sandwich | ₪3 |
| Taxi within Old City | ₪10–15 |
| Coffee (café) | ₪4–7 |
| Al‑Qidrah plate (incl. drink) | ₪35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security checkpoints can cause delays; keep passport handy.
- Tensions can flare; avoid large demonstrations.
- Check opening hours of the Cave of the Patriarchs; prayer times may restrict entry.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance / Red Crescent
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance / Red Crescent101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consular services are in Ramallah (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 381/383 Jerusalem → Hebron: ₪8.10, ~30 min (check)
- Servees taxi from Bethlehem: ≈₪9–10 (check)
- Taxi within Palestinian side: ₪10–15, 5–10 min
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the bathroom? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
- هل يمكن الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal yumkin al‑dafʿ bil‑biṭāqa?)
- من فضلك خذني إلى مغارة الآباء — Please take me to the Cave of the Patriarchs (min faḍlik khudh‑ni ilā mughārat al‑ābāʾ)
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 Hebron. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided political tour (≈₪50‑₪100) for deeper context.
- Stay a second night to explore the Kiryat Arba side and Tel Rumeida.
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