Israel tourism and travel guide 

Israel is the only developed country in the Middle East. This is to say it’s the only place in that part of the world with infrastructure and a general quality of life consistent with what you might expect in the United States or Western Europe.

As a result, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the cost of travel in Israel is expensive. 

The cost of transportation in Israel is generally low. For example: a one-way train ticket from Tel Aviv to Haifa less than ₪100 (about $28) and a one-way bus ticket for the five-hour journey from Tel Aviv to Eilat running just ₪75, or less than $20.

The cost of accommodations in Israel is relatively high. A single bed in a dorm room in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem will run you at least ₪100, or around $28, per night at the minimum. Hotels will cost you at least 100 $ per room per night.

Eating and drinking in Israel are even more expensive than getting around and finding a place to lay your head.

A one-person serving of hummus for example, costs 27 NIS (or about 7$) and a lunch or diner per couple in a restaurant can cost at least 150 NIS (37$).

Israel is not a cheap place but this isn’t to say Israel isn’t worth it. In line with the fact that Israel is developed and civilized, the quality of food, lodging and transport you find there is higher than anywhere else in the Middle East.