Renting a Car at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, is a Pleasure.
Ben Gurion Airport – Israel's main aviation gateway, is located in the center of the country. Although the airport is referred to as Tel Aviv Airport, it is actually situated in the city of Lod – about 40 km from Jerusalem and 15 km from Tel Aviv. A convenient location is a major advantage – after a long flight, you can reach your destination in the central part of the country in any direction within about half an hour.
There are 2 terminals at Tel Aviv Airport – Terminal 3 for international flights and Terminal 1 for domestic flights and short-haul international flights (Eilat, Cyprus, Crete).
Where can I rent a car at Ben Gurion Airport?
If you have booked a car in advance (you can find a suitable option on the homepage ) and there is no queue at the reception, the entire process of picking up and returning the vehicle takes no more than 10 minutes. It is important to know that pre-booking saves both time and money, as rental prices on-site are much higher.The prices for car rentals in Israel are very affordable, often cheaper than in Europe. Most cars are new (up to three years old in the rental fleet), all cars are air-conditioned, and most have automatic transmissions (manual transmissions are not very popular in Israel).
The HolylandCars - Europcar desk is conveniently located in the arrivals hall on the left, on the ground floor, next to the desks of other car rental companies. You can take the escalator or the elevator to the first floor. You can also follow the "Car Rental" signs or ask airport staff. All Europcar employees speak fluent English. If you have difficulty communicating in English, you can always call us at +972 (52) 3414669, and we will solve your problem in Russian.
At the company counter, a contract will be prepared for you in a few minutes, everything you need to know about the rental, insurance, and toll roads will be explained, and you will be offered to rent a navigation system or a smartphone with a SIM card (providing worldwide calls and unlimited internet).
You will then receive a checklist of vehicle damages, the keys, and the parking spot number where your car is parked. Using the checklist, you must verify that all damages are noted and ensure the tank is full. For more information on rental conditions, you can read here and check expert recommendations . Once you leave the airport, you bear full responsibility for any new scratches/damages to the car body (this is different with full insurance).
The car rental service at Ben Gurion Airport is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. The only exception is one day of the year – Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), when everything is closed, including the airport office, from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM the following day.
