Can I rent a car in Palestine and drive safely?: Some travelers who visit another country in the world prefer to rent a car instead of just relying on public transportation in order to save money and time. A vehicle can serve as a tool with many advantages.
These advantages include saving time by traveling to different attractions in a short time instead of waiting for transportation like taxis, trams, or buses. In addition, you do not need to waste your time learning the transportation system of the country, all that you have to do is to put the address into the navigation app on your phone or to the navigation system installed in the car.
Renting a car is preferable for groups of two or more because the renters can share the costs of gasoline, meaning it will not cost much money for each person. By renting a car as well, you can store your luggage in the trunk and forget about it rather than spend your trip worrying about it.
Are there car rental companies in Palestine?
The answer is simply yes, there are many car rental companies which keep a sufficient supply of new and modern cars. In every city, there are no less than 5-6 car rental companies.
Palestinians also enjoy renting cars for special occasions like weddings, national and religious holidays.
Am I allowed to rent a car in Palestine?
Yes, you are allowed. Many internationals who come to Palestine rent a car from a Palestinian rental company. These companies accept driver’s licenses when they can drive safely in Palestine.
How much renting a car does cost?
The cost of renting a car differs from company to company but most of them offer almost the same price which is approximately 200-250 NIS per day depending on how many days you rent it (the more the better), the size, and how modern the car is.
Am I allowed to enter Israel by a Palestinian car?
Israel forbids Palestinians from entering Israel with their cars. Therefore you are not allowed to enter Israel driving a Palestinian car.
What about a rental car from Israel? Can I enter the Palestinian territory with an Israeli car?
Yes, you can easily rent a car from an Israeli rental company or from a Palestinian one but in Jerusalem where people hold an Israeli permanent resident permit. You might ask about the differences between the Israeli rental company and the Palestinian one in Jerusalem.
Many internationals prefer the Palestinian companies (Arab companies) instead of the Israeli ones because the Israeli companies do not cover accidents that might occur within the Palestinian territories. This simply means that the car insurance is ineffective and does not cover anything that might happen to you or the car within the Palestinian territories while the insurance offered by the Palestinian companies covers both Israel and Palestine.
How much does gasoline in Palestine cost?
The Paris Protocol dictates that the Palestinian economy is associated with the economy of Israel. This means that the cost of gasoline in Israel is the same in Palestine which is around 1.5 American dollar for one litter.
What do the streets in Palestine look like?
Streets in Palestine are narrower than the ones in Israel because Israel possesses more space than Palestine. The Palestinian territories possess 15% of historic Palestine while Israel acquires 85% so Israel has more space to build wide roads.
It might be preferable to rent a car but not in all cases. Renting a car might restrict your freedom of movement when you have to park, and parking can cost money as well. Despite of these disadvantages, renting a car often makes your travel easier and more comfortable.
If you are looking to rent a car in both Palestine and Israel, please contact one of these companies: Middle East Car Rental or Jerusalem Car Rental & Leasing ltd
