Israel
country · Israel
Overview
Israel is a country in Asia, with its capital at Jerusalem.
Key facts
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| Currency | ILS |
About the country
Israel lies in Asia.
Its capital is Jerusalem.
Practical information
You will pay in ILS (Shekel).
The main languages spoken are Arabic, English.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Israel. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Israel
Bigger destinations to explore in Israel include Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beersheba, Ramla, Nazareth, Petaẖ Tiqva, Rishon LeTsiyyon, Bnei Brak and H̱olon. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Israel, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Israel
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Israel
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Israel. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.