Eilatאילת

The questions people ask first about Eilat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.Israel-wide
• SafetyEilat is a resort town and generally calm, but read your own government's travel advice for Israel before booking — this desk does not plan around it.
• Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance (mda) · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportETM Ramon International Airport (Ilan and Assaf Ramon) (20 km (12 mi) north of the city; shuttle bus to downtown about ₪4.20, taxi about ₪100.ETM Ramon International Airport (Ilan and Assaf Ramon) (12 mi (20 km) north of the city; shuttle bus to downtown about ₪4.20, taxi about ₪100.
• Getting aroundCentral Eilat is walkable, but Coral Beach is 7 km (4.3 mi) south and dive sites need a bus or car.Central Eilat is walkable, but Coral Beach is 4.3 mi (7 km) south and dive sites need a bus or car.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee₪10–18
• Street or quick mealHummus or falafel plate₪35–60
• Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shop₪25–40₪8–14
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across townAgree the fare first; night and Shabbat surcharges apply.₪40–60
• Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₪4.20
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₪40–80
• Museum or sight ticketCoral Beach Nature Reserve entrycheck
• Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personILS 90
• Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomILS 650
• High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomILS 1,400

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 250 · Mid ILS 450 · High ILS 900

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

ETM Ramon International Airport (Ilan and Assaf Ramon) (20 km (12 mi) north of the city; shuttle bus to downtown about ₪4.20, taxi about ₪100. Ovda and the old city airport are closed to commercial flights.)ETM Ramon International Airport (Ilan and Assaf Ramon) (12 mi (20 km) north of the city; shuttle bus to downtown about ₪4.20, taxi about ₪100. Ovda and the old city airport are closed to commercial flights.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₪250–400 excl. bed

Mid

₪400–700 excl. bed

High

₪700+ excl. bed

• Shabbat: from Friday afternoon to Saturday night many shops, buses and restaurants stop; plan arrivals and departures around it.
• Summer heat: July and August highs near 40°C (104°F); do reef and desert activities before 10:00 or after 16:00.Summer heat: July and August highs near 40°C (104°F); do reef and desert activities before 10:00 AM or after 4:00 PM.Summer heat: July and August highs near 104°F (40°C); do reef and desert activities before 10:00 or after 16:00.Summer heat: July and August highs near 104°F (40°C); do reef and desert activities before 10:00 AM or after 4:00 PM.
• Taxis: insist on the meter or fix the price before you get in; rates rise at night, on Saturdays and for luggage.
• Border crossings to Egypt and Jordan are close but rules, fees and stamps change often — check before you go.
• Book intercity buses days ahead: seats are assigned and services sell out.