Trip to Nazareth with a Rental Car in Israel

Northern Israel attracts tourists with its mountain plateaus, valleys, and settlements mentioned in history. Here lies the only city in the country where the day off falls on Sunday. Rent a car in Israel provided by HolylandCars and explore the holy Christian city of Nazareth.

Biblical City

The official representative of Europcar provides you with cars of your choice for comfortable travels along a personalized route. Rent a car in Israel - an excellent offer for travelers for whom visiting Nazareth as one of the most important biblical cities is a milestone. But there are also many impressive sights in the surrounding area of the city for non-Christians. The Semphoris National Park and the remains of the Crusader Castle are unforgettable, and in the center is the largest Catholic Church of the Annunciation in the Middle East, the source of the Virgin Mary, and the Orthodox Greek Church. Renting a car in Israel and a travel plan offer you the opportunity to fully explore the sights of the city and its surroundings.

Travel Plan or Spontaneity

A rental car in Israel means a trip to the iconic places of Nazareth and a cozy lunch break in a local café. With the camera in hand, you can spontaneously arrange the route. The travel plan for the northern regions can already be planned when leaving the airport, but renting a car in Israel gives you both the option to stick to this plan and to create a new one during the trip. Low prices, seasonal discounts, and the possibility to return the car in a different city without additional charges encourage spontaneity, which significantly contributes to an unforgettable vacation. A trip to Nazareth is another wonderful day excursion on the roads of Israel.

About Traffic Rules in Israel

• The local driving population is quite temperamental and impatient. To avoid accidents, you should yield and follow traffic rules.

• All passengers must wear seat belts without exception.

• For children under 8 years old or depending on the child's height, a child seat or booster seat must always be used. The penalty for carrying a child without a child seat is very high.

• The maximum allowed speed in the city is 50-60 km/h, on country roads 90-100 km/h, on highways 100 km/h, and on some sections, 110 km/h is allowed.

• Some rules may differ from those you are used to in your country. Pay attention to traffic signs placed correctly to aid understanding.

If the Police in Israel Stop You

• The Israeli police do not accept bribes. If you offer a bribe to a police officer, they may arrest you on the spot and impose a hefty fine.
At the same time, the Israeli police are quite lenient toward tourists. If you behave calmly, smile, and are friendly, you are most likely to be let off on the spot. This applies if you caused a minor traffic incident that did not result in personal injury or property damage.

• If you receive a fine from a police officer, you must pay it immediately. An unpaid fine starts to accumulate interest after 3 months. This will be recorded in the computer system, and during your next visit to Israel, the fine will be enforced with interest.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious offense in Israel. Please note that the Israeli police often set up checkpoints near entertainment centers, clubs, and restaurants to check every driver.
According to the latest laws, it is completely forbidden to consume alcohol while driving, even beer or light wine.

• If an accident involving a tourist driver leads to a court case (e.g., a fatal accident), you will be required to attend court. Hiding is not an option, as the accident information is immediately entered into the computer database, and you can be stopped at the border, airport, or any national border.

Parking in Israel

In major cities like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, finding a parking spot, especially a free one, is very difficult. Parking fees can range between $5 and $20 per day. If you park in a pay-by-hour zone, payment is made with coins at the machine.

Parking rules in Israel depend on the curb color:
- Red and white curb - Parking is prohibited.
- Red and yellow curb - Bus stop; picking up or dropping off passengers is allowed.
- Blue and white curb - Parking is paid (usually a parking meter should be nearby).
To purchase a parking ticket, place it visibly under the windshield. Often, parking conditions in this zone vary by city. In some cities, this zone becomes free after 7:00 PM, but these details must be checked on signs.
- Unpainted curb (gray) - Parking is allowed (if no prohibition sign is present).
- Disabled parking spots in Israel are marked with a blue square featuring a white wheelchair symbol on the asphalt. Violating this rule will result in your vehicle being towed immediately, and you will incur a very high fine.

Customer Reviews

Below are reviews from our customers about service quality, booking convenience, and vehicle condition.

Natasha

Once again, I would like to recommend Maxim! I rented a car in Milan; this time the provider was Locauto with zero deposit! And with a debit card. Important: The provider wanted to sell full insurance at the counter, but you don’t need to take it. Full insurance is already included in the rental price!

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Tatiana

My husband and I booked a car for an 8-day trip in Germany. The pick-up was at Munich Airport. Everything went smoothly and quickly! Many thanks to HolylandCars for the fast and high-quality work!

Alexey

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