Eilat travel guide
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You're Going to Love Eilat
With a population of 45,588, Eilat is a must-see destination in HaDarom (Southern), Israel. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Eilat deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Eilat
When to visit Eilat
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eilat in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 0.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Eilat, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Eilat
Plane
When flying to Eilat, you’ll arrive at Eilat Ramon Intl (ETM), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Eilat from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 21h 33m.
Car
Another option to get to Eilat is to pick up a car rental from Tel Aviv, which is about 282 km from Eilat. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Tel Aviv.
Airports near Eilat
Where to stay in Eilat
From 5-star hotels such as the King Solomon by Isrotel Collection to great affordable options like the Play Eilat Hotel, Eilat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $393 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Eilat
Most booked hotels in Eilat
Renting a car in Eilat
Renting a car in Eilat costs $29 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Eilat.
Expect to pay $8.37 per gallon in Eilat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $100.39 and $133.85. The most frequently booked car type in Eilat is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.