Eilat travel guide
Eilat Tourism | Eilat Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Eilat has to offer.
When to visit Eilat
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eilat in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 7 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Eilat, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Eilat from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Eilat is to pick up a car hire from Tel Aviv, which is about 282 km from Eilat. You’ll find branches of Budget 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 £170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £238 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Eilat
Most booked hotels in Eilat
Hiring a car in Eilat
Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Eilat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.27 and £27.02. The most frequently booked car type in Eilat is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai Getz or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.