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Tiberiasטבריה
Give Tiberias one full day and two nights: tombs and the old town on foot, then Hammat Tiberias and a lake swim. Skip it as a base if you want nightlife.
Tiberias is a small resort city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, one of the four Jewish holy cities and the place where the Jerusalem Talmud was compiled. Almost everything a visitor wants sits within a 2 km strip between the central bus station and the water, so it works as a one-day stop or a two-night base for the lake and the hot springs.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jewish holidays when prices spike
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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 Tiberias100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tiberias, 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
- SafetyTiberias itself is calm and walkable, and the main risks are heat, deep water and unlit springs.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance (mda) · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion (About 2 h by car or bus via Tel Aviv or Afula; no direct rail link to Tiberias.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₪10–16
- Sit-down mealFresh fish from the lake, main course₪70–120
- Street or quick mealFalafel or shawarma in pita₪20–35
- Beerbar or shop₪25–35₪8–12
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₪6–10
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₪30–60
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personILS 80
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomILS 450
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomILS 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 180 · Mid ILS 400 · High ILS 800
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 (About 2 h by car or bus via Tel Aviv or Afula; no direct rail link to Tiberias.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tiberias: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
The centre is walkable. Local buses 5 and 15 link the bus station, hotels and Big Fashion Danilof Mall; bus 6 climbs to the upper neighbourhood and the Tomb of Rabbi Akiva about every 20 min. Buses 37 and 39 run south to Poriya Hospital. Taxis wait at the station; agree the fare first.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hammat Tiberias National Park
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Local bus south along the shore, or a 30–40 min walk from the centre
3rd–5th century synagogue with a zodiac mosaic floor; small museum in an old bathhouse. Park entry ₪14 adult, ₪12 student, ₪7 child; open 8:00–16:00, earlier close on holidays.3rd–5th century synagogue with a zodiac mosaic floor; small museum in an old bathhouse. Park entry ₪14 adult, ₪12 student, ₪7 child; open 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, earlier close on holidays.
Capernaum and the churches of the north shore
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or car north along Route 90, about 12 km (7.5 mi)Bus or car north along Route 90, about 7.5 mi (12 km)
Franciscan site and lakeside churches; combine with a swim stop on the way back.
Arbel cliff
cautionDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Car or taxi northwest, then a steep walk down
The descent is rough and exposed; go early, carry water, skip in summer heat.
Kinneret circuit by bike
goDoor to door: A full day
Rent a bicycle in town and ride the roughly 55 km (34 mi) loopRent a bicycle in town and ride the roughly 34 mi (55 km) loop
Only if you are fit and start at first light; there is no regular ferry back across the lake.
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.
Old town and promenade
Walk to the tombs, the Khan, the castle and the water; most hotels and the fish market are here.
Rabin Square / Hayarden Street
Budget hostels and the central bus station, 5 min downhill to the lake.
South shore (Ganei Menorah)
Big resort hotels, free public beach, 2 km (1.2 mi) from the centre; bus or taxi to town.Big resort hotels, free public beach, 1.2 mi (2 km) from the centre; bus or taxi to town.
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
- ₪180–300 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪350–600 excl. bed
- High
- ₪700+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × ILS 450 | ILS 900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ILS 400 | ILS 1,600 |
| Bus from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, one way2 × ILS 50 | ILS 100 |
| Hammat Tiberias National Park entry2 × ILS 14 | ILS 28 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ILS 40 | ILS 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 271 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 745 per person per day, bed included | ILS 2,979 |
2026 estimate in shekels; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Falafel or shawarma in pita | ₪20–35 |
| Plate of hummus, falafel and salad | ₪25–45 |
| Fresh fish from the lake, main course | ₪70–120 |
| Coffee | ₪10–16 |
| Beer, bar or shop | ₪25–35 / ₪8–12 |
| Local bus ride | ₪6–10 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₪30–60 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Shabbat: from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening most shops, restaurants and buses in the Jewish parts of town stop; Arab-run shops near the old town usually stay open.
- Swim only at marked beaches; the lake has sudden drop-offs and no lifeguard cover off-season.
- Hammat Tiberias National Park closes earlier than posted on holidays; check before you go.
- Aqua Kef, the floating water park at Ganim beach, is seasonal and may be closed in winter: check that it is open.
- Unofficial hot springs south of the lake are unmarked and unsupervised; go with a guide or not at all.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance (MDA)
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Tiberiasטבריה
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My bed tonight
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לכתובת הזאת, בבקשהTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance (MDA)101
- Fire102
- Home Front Command104
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tel Aviv; the US embassy is in Jerusalem. Consular help for the north usually means a trip to Tel Aviv — check your embassy's page first.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Tel Aviv → Tiberias: about ₪50, 2.5–3 h
- Taxi, centre → south-shore hotels: ₪40–60
- Hammat Tiberias entry: ₪14 adult, ₪12 student, ₪7 child
Say or show
- שלום — Hello / Peace (shalom)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה עולה? — How much is it? (kama ze ole?)
- איפה החוף? — Where is the beach? (eifo ha-chof?)
- אפשר לשלם בכרטיס? — Can I pay by card? (efshar leshalem be-kartis?)
- מים, בבקשה — Water, please (mayim, bevakasha)
Shabbat runs Friday afternoon to Saturday evening: buses and most Jewish-owned shops stop. Arab-run shops near the old town usually stay open.
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 Tiberias. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jewish holidays when prices spike
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TLV: bus and shared-taxi options field-checked, late-arrival fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: central bus station and Rabin Square, the promenade and St Peter's Church, the Khan and castle, the tombs and upper neighbourhood.
- Place pages with verified hours (Hammat Tiberias, the Rambam tomb and heritage centre, the Dona Gracia Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Shabbat and holiday fixtures so gates A–D can go green.