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Tel Aviv
"The Mediterranean's new capital of cool," David Kaufman
Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter in, or transit through, each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Complete information on travel requirements and regulations
Baggage
For up-to-date information, please refer to aircanada.com/baggage.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your e-ticket at least three hours before departure. More information on check-in procedures.
Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
Your arrival at destination
Transportation from airport to Tel Aviv
Options for travel from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv include bus, rail, taxi, rented car and limousine.
Bus
The Egged Bus Company provides intercity public bus service. Located in the three-story bridge on the second floor, near Gates 21 and 23.
Rail
Israel Railways operates convenient, inexpensive train service. Trains run from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv.
Taxi
The taxi stands and dispatcher’s booth are located at Terminal 3 on the ground level (G) of the multi-level road. Private-taxi (called “special”) and shared-taxi services (called “sherut”) are available.
Car rental at the airport
The car rental companies’ counters are on the first floor of the East Gallery in the Greeters’ Hall and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Limousine service
Several companies provide special transportation services from Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers who have reserved this service should present their vouchers at the companies’ counters, located on the first floor of the East Gallery in the Greeters’ Hall.
Hotel check-in
Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Passport must be presented upon check-in.
Hotel check-in times may vary depending on the property but generally check-in time is 3 p.m.
During your holiday
Need help or assistance with your vacation?
Contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.
Long distance calls
Telephone calls from your hotel to Canada can be very expensive and service charges high. If you decide to call from your hotel room, always check the cost first, as an additional service charge may apply.
The simplest way to call within Israel is to use a coin-operated phone. Prepaid phone cards are available at newspaper kiosks, gas stations and tobacco stores.
Emergency
You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. Keep all your receipts.
Airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities.
Banking
Most banks are open from 8:30 a.m. until noon Sunday to Friday, and 4–6 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Jewish holiday eves, banks will only be open in the morning. All banks are closed on Shabbat. Most of the large hotels have banks which often offer additional, more convenient hours.
Currency
The currency is the New Israel Shekel (NIS) or shekel for short (pluralized as shkalim in Hebrew or shekels in English)
Getting around
Israel is a small country, and it is therefore easy to get from one place to another in a relatively short time. Public transportation is convenient, and you can get to almost any destination for a reasonable price. Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Israel for both local transport and intercity trips.
Buses
The Egged Bus Company provides intercity public bus service throughout the country. Travellers can purchase Israbus tickets which are valid on all Egged bus lines for a period of 7, 14, 21, or 30 days.
The Dan Bus Company operates public bus service in the Gush Dan area (Tel Aviv and the surrounding suburbs) and in Yehuda and Shomron.
Metrodan operates public bus service in the southern city of Be’er Sheba.
Other bus lines include:
- Nazareth Transport & Tourism operates inter-city lines in the north covering Nazareth, Haifa, Karmiel and villages in the Galilee, and international lines to Amman (Jordan) and Sinai (Egypt)
- United Nazareth Buses operates public transportation in the Nazareth metropolitan area
- Nateev Express operates inter-city lines in the northern area between Zefat and Nahariya, and the central area between Hadera and Netanya.
Rail
Israel Railways operates convenient, inexpensive train service. Trains run from Tel Aviv to most of the large cities from Nahariya in the north to Dimona in the south, including Jerusalem and Ben Gurion Airport. Train tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth or vending machine at the station. Seats can also be reserved in advance.
Trains do not run on Shabbat or on Jewish holidays.
Subway
The Haifa Carmelit is the only subway system in Israel. It runs from Paris Square in the lower city and stops at five other stations including the Hadar business district, and ends at
Gan Ha-Em in Merkaz Ha-Carmel.
Taxi
Local and intercity taxi service is available to and from any point in the country. Fares within the cities are charged according to the meter. Fares for intercity taxi service are standard fares that are set by the Ministry of Transportation. The starting fare within the city is NIS 9.10. An average ride will cost around NIS 20. Night rates (9:01 p.m - 5:29 a.m.) are 25% more than the normal fare. These rates also apply for Sabbath and holidays.
We recommend that you verify the fare before boarding the taxi. Taxis can be ordered by telephone or hailed on the street.
Car rental
Most international and local car rental companies have offices in the large cities and at Ben Gurion Airport. We recommend that you reserve you car before you arrive in Israel.
Drivers must be over 21 years of age, and must hold a valid international driver’s license and an international credit card.
Driving in Israel is on the right-hand side of the road. Signage (in Hebrew, English, and Arabic) is generally clear.
Sightseeing
Choose from a wide variety of optional excursions and activities to enhance your Air Canada Vacations holiday.
Tipping
In Israel it is customary to tip in restaurants. When the bill does not include service, a 12% tip should be added. In hotels, tip the bellhop or any other service provider. Taxi drivers are generally not tipped.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink. Remember to drink lots of water when you are out walking and on hot days.
Electricity
220 volts, 50 Hertz. Most Israeli sockets are of the three-pronged variety.
Shopping
Tel Aviv Markets
Carmel Market
Tel Aviv's best-known, open-air shopping area is the Carmel Market, probably because of its proximity to the cultural attractions of the trendy Neveh Zedek quarter.
Street Fair
On Tuesdays and Fridays, a lively street fair blooms in the historic Nahalat Benyamin quarter. It features handcrafted jewellery, colourful wooden toys, boxes, glass and other items sold mostly by the artists themselves.
Jaffa Flea Market
Experience this unique and vibrant Middle Eastern market, where you will find everything from gorgeous brass items, fine amber beads, ceramic glass items and vintage clothing. Bargaining with the vendors is quite common here.
Shuk Ha’aliyah
Situated in the Florentine quarter, this area comes alive at night with pubs, but during the day, you can see local craftspeople working and selling their goods. This market is also famous for its Balkan cheeses, pickled vegetables, spices and some interesting restaurants with menus ranging from no-frills Jewish soul food to Persian delights.
Shuk Betzalael
Located near King George Street, Shuk Betzalael is a favourite with locals for name-brand clothing.
Language
Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of the State of Israel.
English is widely spoken.
Religion
Religion in Israel is a central feature.
All public offices in Israel are closed on Shabbat (30 minutes before sunset on Friday until at least 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday), as are most private businesses. In most cities, public transportation (trains and buses) does not operate, and most, but not all, restaurants are closed. Radio and TV broadcasts operate as usual.
Places offering kosher food usually display a kashrut certificate granted to them by the local rabbinate. Most hotels serve kosher food, as well as some restaurants. But there is no binding law. So if kashrut is important to you, you must check it out at each separate place where you dine.
Time zone
GMT + 2 hrs
Your departure from destination
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 11 a.m.
Duty-free shopping exemptions
For complete information on your allowance, please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency.
Airport check-in
Procedures are the same as for departure from Canada.
Customer Care
To extend your stay or change your accommodations, contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.
Entry requirements
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter in, or transit through, each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Complete information on travel requirements and regulations
Baggage
For up-to-date information, please refer to aircanada.com/baggage.
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your e-ticket at least three hours before departure. More information on check-in procedures.
Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
Your arrival at destination
Transportation from airport to Tel Aviv
Options for travel from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv include bus, rail, taxi, rented car and limousine.
Bus
The Egged Bus Company provides intercity public bus service. Located in the three-story bridge on the second floor, near Gates 21 and 23.
Rail
Israel Railways operates convenient, inexpensive train service. Trains run from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv.
Taxi
The taxi stands and dispatcher’s booth are located at Terminal 3 on the ground level (G) of the multi-level road. Private-taxi (called “special”) and shared-taxi services (called “sherut”) are available.
Car rental at the airport
The car rental companies’ counters are on the first floor of the East Gallery in the Greeters’ Hall and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Limousine service
Several companies provide special transportation services from Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers who have reserved this service should present their vouchers at the companies’ counters, located on the first floor of the East Gallery in the Greeters’ Hall.
Hotel check-in
Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Passport must be presented upon check-in.
Hotel check-in times may vary depending on the property but generally check-in time is 3 p.m.
During your holiday
Need help or assistance with your vacation?
Contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.
Long distance calls
Telephone calls from your hotel to Canada can be very expensive and service charges high. If you decide to call from your hotel room, always check the cost first, as an additional service charge may apply.
The simplest way to call within Israel is to use a coin-operated phone. Prepaid phone cards are available at newspaper kiosks, gas stations and tobacco stores.
Emergency
You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. Keep all your receipts.
Airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities.
Banking
Most banks are open from 8:30 a.m. until noon Sunday to Friday, and 4–6 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Jewish holiday eves, banks will only be open in the morning. All banks are closed on Shabbat. Most of the large hotels have banks which often offer additional, more convenient hours.
Currency
The currency is the New Israel Shekel (NIS) or shekel for short (pluralized as shkalim in Hebrew or shekels in English)
Getting around
Israel is a small country, and it is therefore easy to get from one place to another in a relatively short time. Public transportation is convenient, and you can get to almost any destination for a reasonable price. Buses are the most popular form of public transport in Israel for both local transport and intercity trips.
Buses
The Egged Bus Company provides intercity public bus service throughout the country. Travellers can purchase Israbus tickets which are valid on all Egged bus lines for a period of 7, 14, 21, or 30 days.
The Dan Bus Company operates public bus service in the Gush Dan area (Tel Aviv and the surrounding suburbs) and in Yehuda and Shomron.
Metrodan operates public bus service in the southern city of Be’er Sheba.
Other bus lines include:
- Nazareth Transport & Tourism operates inter-city lines in the north covering Nazareth, Haifa, Karmiel and villages in the Galilee, and international lines to Amman (Jordan) and Sinai (Egypt)
- United Nazareth Buses operates public transportation in the Nazareth metropolitan area
- Nateev Express operates inter-city lines in the northern area between Zefat and Nahariya, and the central area between Hadera and Netanya.
Rail
Israel Railways operates convenient, inexpensive train service. Trains run from Tel Aviv to most of the large cities from Nahariya in the north to Dimona in the south, including Jerusalem and Ben Gurion Airport. Train tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth or vending machine at the station. Seats can also be reserved in advance.
Trains do not run on Shabbat or on Jewish holidays.
Subway
The Haifa Carmelit is the only subway system in Israel. It runs from Paris Square in the lower city and stops at five other stations including the Hadar business district, and ends at
Gan Ha-Em in Merkaz Ha-Carmel.
Taxi
Local and intercity taxi service is available to and from any point in the country. Fares within the cities are charged according to the meter. Fares for intercity taxi service are standard fares that are set by the Ministry of Transportation. The starting fare within the city is NIS 9.10. An average ride will cost around NIS 20. Night rates (9:01 p.m - 5:29 a.m.) are 25% more than the normal fare. These rates also apply for Sabbath and holidays.
We recommend that you verify the fare before boarding the taxi. Taxis can be ordered by telephone or hailed on the street.
Car rental
Most international and local car rental companies have offices in the large cities and at Ben Gurion Airport. We recommend that you reserve you car before you arrive in Israel.
Drivers must be over 21 years of age, and must hold a valid international driver’s license and an international credit card.
Driving in Israel is on the right-hand side of the road. Signage (in Hebrew, English, and Arabic) is generally clear.
Sightseeing
Choose from a wide variety of optional excursions and activities to enhance your Air Canada Vacations holiday.
Tipping
In Israel it is customary to tip in restaurants. When the bill does not include service, a 12% tip should be added. In hotels, tip the bellhop or any other service provider. Taxi drivers are generally not tipped.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink. Remember to drink lots of water when you are out walking and on hot days.
Electricity
220 volts, 50 Hertz. Most Israeli sockets are of the three-pronged variety.
Shopping
Tel Aviv Markets
Carmel Market
Tel Aviv's best-known, open-air shopping area is the Carmel Market, probably because of its proximity to the cultural attractions of the trendy Neveh Zedek quarter.
Street Fair
On Tuesdays and Fridays, a lively street fair blooms in the historic Nahalat Benyamin quarter. It features handcrafted jewellery, colourful wooden toys, boxes, glass and other items sold mostly by the artists themselves.
Jaffa Flea Market
Experience this unique and vibrant Middle Eastern market, where you will find everything from gorgeous brass items, fine amber beads, ceramic glass items and vintage clothing. Bargaining with the vendors is quite common here.
Shuk Ha’aliyah
Situated in the Florentine quarter, this area comes alive at night with pubs, but during the day, you can see local craftspeople working and selling their goods. This market is also famous for its Balkan cheeses, pickled vegetables, spices and some interesting restaurants with menus ranging from no-frills Jewish soul food to Persian delights.
Shuk Betzalael
Located near King George Street, Shuk Betzalael is a favourite with locals for name-brand clothing.
Language
Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of the State of Israel.
English is widely spoken.
Religion
Religion in Israel is a central feature.
All public offices in Israel are closed on Shabbat (30 minutes before sunset on Friday until at least 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday), as are most private businesses. In most cities, public transportation (trains and buses) does not operate, and most, but not all, restaurants are closed. Radio and TV broadcasts operate as usual.
Places offering kosher food usually display a kashrut certificate granted to them by the local rabbinate. Most hotels serve kosher food, as well as some restaurants. But there is no binding law. So if kashrut is important to you, you must check it out at each separate place where you dine.
Time zone
GMT + 2 hrs
Your departure from destination
Hotel checkout
Hotel checkout times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 11 a.m.
Duty-free shopping exemptions
For complete information on your allowance, please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency.
Airport check-in
Procedures are the same as for departure from Canada.
Customer Care
To extend your stay or change your accommodations, contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care.