With a population of 250,000, Tel Aviv is the largest city in Tel Aviv, Israel by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tel Aviv deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Nomi (12 Kaufman Street) and Soho House Tel Aviv-Jaffa (27 Yefet St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tel Aviv in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Tel Aviv, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Tel Aviv, you’ll arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tel Aviv from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel to great affordable options like the Roxon Sea Sand Bat Yam, Tel Aviv offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $480 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Abraham Tel Aviv and 1000Nights Guest House - Near The Beach. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tel Aviv, with prices from $37 to $1,186 per night. Central Tel Aviv is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tel Aviv are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Jaffa - In Tel Aviv’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Margosa Hotel, Old Jaffa House Boutique Hotel and The Setai Tel Aviv.
Neve Tzedek - Rena's House, David Intercontinental Tel Aviv and Dan Panorama Tel Aviv have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Neve Tzedek will cost you about $38 per night.
Europcar, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Tel Aviv is the Hertz branch at Terminal 3 Ben Gurion Airport, which is 12 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Tel Aviv (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33.