You should know that Israel is a very small country and you can get anywhere with a car in very short time.
therefore, it is very recommended to rent a car when you come to Israel.
In this post i will intoruce you to the major companies offering car renting in Israel, and provide their details.
International companies
there are 3 international car rental companies operating in Israel: Sixt, Budget, Avis and Hertz.
Shlomo Sixt:
Shlomo Sixt offers Israel's most comprehensive car rentals as the representative of Sixt AG, one of the world's largest car rental companies. As of mid-2005, Shlomo Sixt had a fleet of 8,500 cars, 220 employees, 18 branches nationwide from Kiryat Shmona in the north to Eilat in the south. The company sells car rental coupons abroad, handling 25,000 rentals in Europe and the US a year. Shlomo Sixt rents cars to foreign tourists and businesspeople, offering round-the-clock service at airports. Since 2002, Shlomo Sixt rents vehicles for short and long terms, including refrigeration trucks, and 50 license B and C-type trucks.
Contact: 972-1599-598-599.
Budget:
Budget Rent-A-Car started its Israel operation in 1981. 16 Budget Rent A Car branches are spread throughout the country (from Nahariya to Eilat). The company operates a wide fleet of cars, including new and unique models. Recently Budget House a new logistic center was opened, at Airport city. These new location, which represent the latest technologies, combine the companies’ headquarters, a new garage, Car sale show room, gasoline & car wash station. At Ben Gurion International airport, our office is opened daily 24 hours a day.
Contact: 972-1700-70-4141.
Avis:
Avis Israel car rental operates Israel's leading general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of car rental services at more than 25 locations in Israel, including: Haifa, Tiberias, Nahariya, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Eilat, Beer Sheva and Ashdod. Avis has established its car rental activities in Israel in the early 1960's. Since 1986 Avis is operated by a licensee, Dan Vehicle and Transportation D.R.T Ltd.
Contact: 972-3-6170000
Hertz:
Hertz, the worlds leading car rental company operates from 7000 international locations and delivers over 30 millions reservations annually. Hertz Israel’s history began in 1965 Hertz employees 400 employees in 18 branches and 5 logistic centers countrywide. Hertz Israel is owned by “Meir” ,the importers of Volvo, Honda and Jaguar in Israel. In addition to rental services, the company operates a Chain of garages offering full services to the company’s fleet and to the public. Hertz Israel has a fleet of 12,000 vehicles available for short term rentals and long term operational rentals (leasing).Contact: 972-3-9754505
Local companies:
There are many local car rental companies, but only a few of them are big companies and recommended for tourists.
Eldan:
Eldan Rent A Car is the largest local car rental company in Israel, with branches throughout the country. Eldan's international reservation centers located in New York, London and Paris. Eldan offers the largest car fleet in Israel of the latest models with competative rates.
Contact: 973-3-5654545
Best:
Best has been in the car rental business for over 30 years, and is an established and dynamic company. Best give its customers the best service and care throughout Israel. the company has a wide range of new vehicles for hire : private ,executive, commercial and minivans.
Contact: 972-1800-22-0015
Hope you enjoy your trip to Israel !!!
