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Akkoעכו
Spend a half‑day in Akko's Old City to see the walls, citadel and market; add a night if you want beach time or a Baha'i visit.
Akko’s compact Old City fits a half‑day walk, with historic walls, Crusader halls and a lively market. Add an evening for seaside dining or a Baha'i shrine visit, or stay longer for beach relaxation.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowded beaches)
- Airports
- TLV · HFA
- Nights
- 1
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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 Akko100 ▾
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 Akko, 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
- SafetyRead your own government travel advice for Israel; 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.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Train to Acre station, about 2 h; change at Haifa).
- Getting aroundWalk the Old City (most sites within 10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck₪12–₪20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)check₪70–₪100
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personILS 80
- Mid-range bedBoutique hotel double room, a night, per roomILS 900
- High-end bedBoutique hotel double room, a night, per roomILS 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 250 · Mid ILS 400 · High ILS 650
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 Airport (Train to Acre station, about 2 h; change at Haifa) · HFA Haifa Airport (Small airport with limited domestic flights; train or taxi to Akko, about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Feb (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Akko: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 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 sites within 10 min). Train to Acre station (1 h 40 min from Tel Aviv) and a 1.6 km walk or local bus (lines 3/4). Service taxis from Haifa to Akko have largely disappeared after COVID; check current availability. Buses and trains stop for the Jewish Sabbath; plan around Friday evening–Saturday.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nahariyya
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train north from Akko, about 15 min
Beach town with promenade and cafés.
Haifa
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train south, 30 min; or service taxi (check availability)
Visit Baha'i Gardens and port.
Nazareth
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min (check)
Bus 353 from Akko, about 1 h 15 min (check)
Bus 353 ends early afternoon; check current schedule. Limited service on Sabbath.
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.
Akko Gate Hostel
Dorm beds from ₪76; basic, central Old City
Akkotel
Boutique hotel, ₪600 per night; Old City wall side
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
- ₪250–₪400 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪400–₪650 excl. bed
- High
- ₪650+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 1 night × ILS 120 | ILS 240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ILS 400 | ILS 800 |
| Train Acre ↔ Haifa round-trip2 × ILS 70 · check | ILS 140 |
| Combined historic-site ticket (without Turkish bath)2 × ILS 40 · check | ILS 80 |
| eSIM, 1 week data2 × ILS 120 · check | ILS 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 150 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 825 per person per day, bed included | ILS 1,650 |
2026 estimate in ILS; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Hummus platecheck | ₪30–₪45 |
| Fish dish at port restaurantcheck | ₪80–₪150 |
| Coffeecheck | ₪12–₪20 |
| Taxi 5 kmcheck | ₪70–₪100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public buses and trains stop for the Jewish Sabbath; plan around Friday evening–Saturday.
- Boat rides cancel in bad weather; check schedule before boarding.
- Combined historic-site ticket (₪40 without Turkish bath, ₪62 with it) includes Citadel, Knights Hall and Turkish bath; Templar Tunnel is ₪15 separately. Students/children get 20–40% discount.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance (MDA)
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance (MDA)101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consulate in Haifa (check address); other embassies in Tel Aviv.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Acre station → Old City (bus 3/4): ≈₪5–₪7, 5 min walk
- Train Haifa ↔ Acre: ≈₪70 each way, 30 min
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה? — How much is it? (kama ze?)
- איפה השירותים? — Where is the bathroom? (eifo ha-sherutim?)
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 Akko. 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, crowded beaches)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Akkotel for beach sunset dining.
- Combine historic‑site ticket with Baha'i shrine taxi ride.
- Use service taxi for flexible late‑night returns from Haifa.
Sources
- officialAkko official tourism site
- secondaryWikidata – Akko
- secondaryWikivoyage: Akko, revision 5243478 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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