Jerusalem, Israel

Getting around Jerusalem

How to travel around Jerusalem — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Jerusalem Light Rail

One line running from Mount Herzl through the centre and past Damascus Gate.

Cost: ILS 6

2. Walking the Old City

The only way in — no vehicles, and stepped alleys throughout.

Tip: Genuinely uneven and slippery stone; proper shoes matter here.

3. Buses

An extensive network, with separate operators serving East Jerusalem.

4. Gett and taxis

Metered by law and frequently not.

Watch outMeter refusal for Old City and airport runs.

5. Train to Tel Aviv

The fast line reaches Tel Aviv in about half an hour from Yitzhak Navon station.

Booking apps in Israel

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Gett

Hails licensed metered taxis, the standard app in Israeli cities.

Coverage: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa.
Why it helps: The meter is compulsory when requested; booking by app removes the argument about it.

Moovit

Transit planning across buses, light rail and intercity trains.

Coverage: Nationwide.