Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Israel. Over 13 million passengers pass through the airport every year. It is a hub for El Al Airlines and is seen as the gateway to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. If you have car hire at Tel Aviv Airport, the city is just a 19 km drive away.
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport has 2 main terminals in operation, although there are in fact 4 terminals. Terminal 1 is used for low cost or budget airlines and charters, whilst terminal 3 is used for international flights. There are numerous facilities at the airport for all passengers. At terminal 1, you will find duty free shops, cafes and a synagogue. There is also a VIP lounge for business class passengers or it can be booked for a small fee. Terminal 3 has more options, with banking facilities for all your money needs and free Wi-Fi, so that you can check your emails on the go. There is a synagogue as well as 3 business lounges and an airport hotel. At terminal 3, you will also find a small shopping mall Buy and Bye which has shops, restaurants and a post office.
Tel Aviv is the 2nd largest city in Israel and situated on the Mediterranean coast. The city has a 24hr feel with good nightlife and an international style. You can visit the ancient port area of Jaffa, where Jonah set sail from, before being swallowed by a whale. The beaches are great for swimming and relaxing on, or you can stroll along the boardwalk. To find out more about the city, visit the Israel’s Museum and the historic Neve Tzedek area for art galleries and restaurants. Browse the stalls at the bustling Carmel Market or head for the Azriely Lookout for spectacular views over the city. Talk a stroll along Rothschild Boulevard, the prettiest street in the city with its unusual Bauhaus architecture. After dark, enjoy the nightlife of the port area. Get out of the city with car hire in Tel Aviv and drive to the popular city of Haifa, which has a pretty harbour area and lies below Mount Carmel. You can also visit the Shrine of the Bab and the Caves of Elijah. A must visit, is the capital of Israel and the holy city of Jerusalem with its Old City, Jewish Quarter and Western Wall.
