Ashkelon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ashkelon
With a population of 105,995, Ashkelon is a must-see destination in HaDarom (Southern), Israel. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashkelon has to offer.
When to visit Ashkelon
How to Get to Ashkelon
Plane
Although Ashkelon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 48 km from Ashkelon. The shortest flight to Ashkelon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Ashkelon is to pick up a car hire from Tel Aviv, which is about 51 km from Ashkelon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Tel Aviv.
Airports near Ashkelon
Airlines serving Ashkelon
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashkelon
Most booked hotels in Ashkelon
Hiring a car in Ashkelon
Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Ashkelon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.22 and £26.96. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ashkelon, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.