Did you know that there are 2 different tariffs (rates) when traveling in taxis in Israel? Tariffs 1 & 2.

Tariff 1 runs from 6am-9pm and Tariff 2 from 9pm-6am. Tariff 2 is roughly 20-25% more than tariff 1.

Also, did you know that Taxi drivers MUST activate the meter in the taxi on request? It is illegal not to and carries a heavy penalty for the offending driver. This is unless a price has been verbally agreed by the driver and passenger, in which case the meter is not required.

Finally, some taxi companies in Israel charge an extra fee if the taxi is ordered by telephone and all taxis are entitled to charge an extra fee for luggage, per item.

Useful words for the taxi :-

  1. Nahag monit – Taxi driver
  2. Mo’ne – Meter
  3. Chagora – (Seat) belt
  4. Chalon – Window
  5. Mizvada – Suitcase
  6. Mazgan – Air-conditioner