The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Tel Aviv are: Honda Brio, Smart Car, Toyota Aygo, Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Atos, Ford Fiesta and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Israel vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Israel are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Tel Aviv, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Detailed FAQ on the rental process
In Israel, drivers are required to have the following documents – passport, the driving license, the permission to drive the vehicle and all insurance certificates available. The absence of any of these documents can lead to unpleasant consequences both in case of an accident and in case of a police document check.
In the city, drivers must remember the speed limit - 50 km/h, and on country roads the maximum permitted speed is 90 km/h. There are high speed highways and parts of roads in Israel. The speed limit on such roads is usually 100 km/h. Drivers will be certainly informed about the speed limit on a particular road by means of road signs.
Speeding fines are usually heavy in Israel, and driving license suspension is a widespread additional punishment. Drivers should also remember that on local roads there is a very strict rule about the distance between cars. The optimal distance between vehicles is 2 - 3 meters.
