How much does a vacation in Tel Aviv 2021 cost and how to plan your trip to the sea on your own? What do the reviews of tourists say and what nuances should you take into account? Consider the prices for food, accommodation, find cheap flights, find out other travel planning points both on our own and with the help of tempting package offers from major tour operators. We will find the best beaches with hotels by the sea for families with children or two. We give advice on where to stay with complete confidence and trust.
Tel Aviv is the capital of Israel, according to the official history, the oldest state, the history of which is described in the Bible. The fact that the Bible is largely considered a myth is not taken into account. But we are not talking about history, we are talking about a beach resort where you can relax in summer and winter, quite young, but very attractive for tourists.
The city was built around the ancient city of Jaffa, while Tel Aviv itself began to be rebuilt and populated at the beginning of the twentieth century. The result is a rather interesting resort in Israel, combining many styles and areas, thanks to the multinationality of its builders. Tel Aviv does not leave you indifferent, it is so diverse that everyone can see in it what will resonate in his heart. In addition, it is a magnificent resort city, which is a must-see for both families with children and fans of sightseeing travel.
If this resort city is on the wish list, you should familiarize yourself with the prices for holidays in Tel Aviv in 2021, we will try to cover all the most important points of financial costs that you will have to face when traveling on your own or by purchasing a voucher.
Prices for tours to Tel Aviv
The cost of rest in Tel Aviv in 2021 may change slightly due to a sharp increase in the exchange rate of the euro and the dollar. However, this problem can be solved in advance by taking care of purchasing a tour, for example, 2-3 months before a trip to Israel, you can find beach hotels on the first line with discounts.
Currently, the cost of a tour for two for 7 nights starts from 30,000 rubles per person, taking into account the flight from Moscow, for 14 days - you will have to pay from 50,000 thousand for accommodation in decent conditions. Prices depend on the season and the hotel's star rating. And, of course, last-minute deals from many tour operators allow you to save a lot, but this is an option for those who do not like to plan, but live in the moment.
- Based on our personal experience of visiting the country, we have picked up some really good 4-5 star hotels and one All Inclusive hotel. We recommend booking these options first.
Leonardo Hotels: Leonardo Baech TelAviv (4 *), Leonardo Art TelAviv (4 *) and Leonardo City Tower (5 *) offer tours to their hotels. The cost of rest is from 41,230 rubles per person with accommodation for three nights. Each of the hotels has its own style.
- Art the hotel is decorated in a modern artistic style.
- Baech - located on the Tel Aviv embankment, the design contains elements of the classic-romantic style, fluffy carpets, semi-antique furniture.
- City tower - a stylish hotel with elements of minimalism, located in the business center, is an ideal option for people who combine leisure and work, love the lively atmosphere of city streets. All these hotels are suitable for families with children as well as for families with children.
12 nights on the seashore, in the luxurious Sheraton hotel, according to the all-inclusive system for two will cost almost 300 thousand rubles. The tour price includes a flight from Moscow, transfer, medical insurance, meals, assistance from a company representative.
- Also, when planning a vacation in cheaper conditions, we advise you to use the low price schedule, which shows the cost of the tour for the dates you need and allows you to compare with neighboring numbers, so you can pick up offers with significant discounts.
How to get to Tel Aviv?
If you wish, you can visit the beach resort on your own, it is especially convenient for two if the tour is planned not only in Tel Aviv, but also in other cities. For an independent visit to Israel, you need to prepare more carefully, because the issues of accommodation, flights and meals are entirely on the shoulders of the tourist. But more often than not, the travel cost benefit fully justifies these minor complications.
So how do you fly to Tel Aviv cheap? Air tickets from Moscow to Tel Aviv cost from 6,700 rubles, each company sets its own prices. By buying a ticket in advance, you can save a lot, as many companies offer discounted tickets for some of their flights. It is advisable to fly to Tel Aviv, since the flight to this city is the most profitable in terms of cost, even if there are plans to visit Jerusalem, it will be easier and more profitable to get there from Tel Aviv.
- It is more profitable to buy air tickets through Aviasales, the search engine searches among all airlines, which significantly saves time and money.
How to get to the center from the airport?
The plane has landed, things have been received, how to get to Tel Aviv from the airport?
One of the most convenient and comfortable options to get to the center is electric traingoing to the center from Ben Gurion Airport. Trains stop right at the airport, at the third terminal, the lower tier, under the arrivals area, free local buses run regularly to it. The fare will be approximately $ 4.
The second option is to use by buses... You can get to the center of Tel Aviv by buses under the numbers: 950, 249, 930, 423, 943, 947. The cost of a bus ticket depends on the duration of the trip and the station where you plan to get off. If the tour falls on Shabbat time, be prepared that there will be no buses.
You can also use the services Taxi, it can be ordered in advance via the Internet, where you will be immediately shown the cost of services.
And you can also rent a car, which can also be done in advance via the Internet. From experience, this allows you to save a lot on rental. Renting a car is very convenient when traveling on your own around the country, you can go sightseeing and not depend on excursion agencies. The cost of renting a car is from $ 35 per day.
The best hotels for a holiday on the first line
When you are on your own vacation in Israel, we advise you to book accommodation only through Booking.com, most of the options have already been tested by reviews of tourists and personal accommodation in popular places. On arrival, you can use the services of local hotels, but during the holiday season or holidays, you will spend a lot of time looking for available rooms.
- Hotels in Tel Aviv 4 stars with a private beach, which we recommend when traveling on your own:
- Isrotel Tower Hotel,
- Prima TelAviv Hotel,
- Crowne Plaza TelAviv Beach.
When choosing a place to stay, you can use the rating of local beaches and choose the hotel that is nearby.
In the ranking of the best beaches in Tel Aviv for families with children:
- Tel Baruch - ideal for family and youth recreation;
- Hilton - a beach for animal owners;
- Gordon is one of the cleanest beaches in the city, there are many different youth entertainment;
- Alma - for lovers of the most quiet and secluded relaxation, an uncrowded and calm beach.
If you want to save money, you can choose not bad 3-star Tel Aviv hotels on the seashore. They will be somewhat cheaper than 4 star hotels. However, they are quite comfortable.
- Among these hotels you can consider:
- Maxim Design Hotel 3 Star Superior,
- Dizengoff Avenue Boutique Hotel.
Prices for food and meals, where to eat deliciously?
The cost of groceries in stores is high, and in general the resort is considered quite expensive for permanent living. Where to eat tasty and inexpensive in Tel Aviv? And is it possible? In principle, it is possible. Although the average price of lunch at a local cafe costs at least $ 20, however, there are places, for example, a cafe Cofix, where we constantly stop for a snack for only 5 shekels (about 100 rubles) for any dish from the menu, so coffee with a sandwich will cost only 10 shekels. You can choose any other dish from the menu, everything will come out at 5 shekels.
Cafe Falafix will treat you to a portion of traditional falafel for only 6 shekels (1 shekel - 19.17 rubles).
Cafe Foodix will offer a hot dish for 15-20 shekels. The Weinberg cafe is in great demand among tourists from Russia, visitors are praised for delicious food, reasonable prices and a large selection.
Prices for food in cafes and restaurants | |||
Average bill in a cafe | 55 ILS | ||
Average bill in a restaurant | 250 ILS | ||
Fast food | 43 ILS | ||
Coffee in a coffee shop (1 cup) | 7 ILS |
Food prices in supermarkets | |||
Water bottle (gas) 0.5 l | 5.70 ILS | ||
Draft beer 0.5 l | 9.60 ILS | ||
Brand beer 0.5 l | 12.60 ILS | ||
Local wine 0.75 l | 23.70 ILS | ||
Coca-Cola 0.5 l | 7.50 ILS | ||
Rice 1 kg | 14.70 ILS | ||
Milk 1 l | 7.44 ILS | ||
Tomatoes 1 kg | 4.30 ILS | ||
Bread 0.5 kg | 8.80 ILS | ||
Bananas 1 kg | 7.60 ILS | ||
Oranges 1 kg | 5.80 ILS | ||
Apples 1kg | 11.20 ILS | ||
Potatoes 1 kg | 5.50 ILS | ||
Chicken 1kg | 11.90 ILS | ||
Cheese 1 kg | 43.70 ILS | ||
Chicken eggs (10 pcs) | 12.30 ILS | ||
Chocolate bar (dark) 100g | 12 ILS |
Prices for entertainment and excursions
There are many interesting sights here. The first thing worth visiting is the city Jaffa, described in the Bible, around the remains of this city and Tel Aviv was founded. A tour of this part of the city costs from $ 200 to $ 280. It is more profitable to take a tour of three cities at once: Jaffa, Caesarea and Acre, such a tour will cost about $ 100.
A walk in Tel Aviv with a guide will cost about $ 120. Bethlehem and Jerusalem can be visited for $ 90.
A trip to the Dead Sea is not cheap entertainment, you will have to shell out $ 650 right away.
In addition to these excursions, there are many museums and temples in the city that you can visit on your own. Hayarkon Park with its famous rock garden and Tsapari bird park will appeal to both adults and children. And in Sarona Park there are many alleys, ponds and galleries. You can get a bird's eye view of the city from the Migdal Shalom Tower or Azrieli Center.
When is the best time to relax in Tel Aviv?
Prices for holidays in Tel Aviv directly depend on the season of visiting the resort. In December and January, the rainy season begins in this area, this is not the best place to relax, you cannot swim in the sea for sure, since the water is very cold.
Main season starts at April-May and lasts for October November... In November, however, the so-called velvet season with a comfortable air temperature and a fairly cold sea.
It is hot in Israel in summer, but most of the beach tourists from Russia come here in the summer.
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