Israel
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Tel Aviv is one of the most digital cities in the world. Gett is the home-grown rideshare, and Moovit (also Israeli) is best for transit.
๐Rideshare & Taxi
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Israelโs native ride-hailing app for licensed taxis (its UK business was sold to Lyft in 2026).
The local taxi-hailing app โ the default since Uber left Israel in 2023. The iPhone app is only listed in the Israeli App Store, so a foreign Apple ID may not be able to install it.
๐บ๏ธNavigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Backup.
๐ฑMessaging
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The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.
Universal for businesses.
๐ฑFood Delivery
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Helsinki-born food and grocery delivery โ big in Finland, the Baltics and much of Central and Eastern Europe.
The dominant food delivery app in Tel Aviv and most Israeli cities.
๐Public Transit
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Crowdsourced public transit app โ strongest in Israel, Latin America, parts of Europe.
Israeli-founded, best transit app in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Is Israel one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / H / M
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type H: Three pins in a Y shape, unique to Israel.
- Type M: Three large round pins. Used in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland.
Type H is uniquely Israeli. Modern Type H sockets also accept Type C plugs.
Tipping
Tipping is expected at restaurants and cafes, with 10-15% being standard and often not included in the bill, so check before paying. Tips are frequently requested in cash even when paying the bill by card.
CurrencyILS
Hebrew you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
โ Do
- Israelis are famously direct and informal; blunt speech is normal and not meant to be rude
- Dress modestly at religious sites; cover shoulders and knees, and men cover their heads at the Western Wall
- Be aware of Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) when many businesses, transport, and services pause
- Remove shoes if asked when entering certain homes, and accept offered hospitality warmly
- At the Western Wall and holy sites, behave quietly and respectfully and follow gender-separated areas
- Haggling is acceptable and expected in open-air markets (shuks) but not in regular shops
โDon't
- Avoid taking photos of Orthodox Jews, especially at prayer or on Shabbat, without permission
- Do not handle money, smoke, or use a phone openly at religious sites or in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods during Shabbat
- Avoid casually wading into political or religious debates about the conflict; it is deeply sensitive
- Do not bring or display non-kosher food in observant settings, and respect dietary customs
โ ๏ธ Common scams to know
- Taxi drivers refusing to use the meter ('moneh') and quoting inflated flat fares, especially from the airport and tourist areas
- Overpriced goods in markets where tourists are quoted far above the normal price, expecting bargaining
- Unofficial 'guides' near religious sites who attach themselves to you and then demand a fee
- Rental or tour operators adding undisclosed fees or pushing unnecessary 'insurance' add-ons
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