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Where to stay
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Ashdod travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ashdod

With a population of 224,656, Ashdod is the largest city in HaDarom (Southern), Israel by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashdod has to offer.

When to visit Ashdod

Ashdod in December
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashdod in December
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ashdod

Plane

Although Ashdod doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 32 km from Ashdod. The shortest flight to Ashdod from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashdod.

Car

Another option to get to Ashdod is to pick up a car hire from Tel Aviv, which is about 36 km from Ashdod. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Tel Aviv.

Plane

Although Ashdod doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 32 km from Ashdod. The shortest flight to Ashdod from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashdod.

Car

Another option to get to Ashdod is to pick up a car hire from Tel Aviv, which is about 36 km from Ashdod. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Tel Aviv.

Airports near Ashdod

TLVTel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Airlines serving Ashdod

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashdod

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashdod

Most booked hotels in Ashdod

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Sur La Mer Hotel Ashdod
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Leonardo Plaza Ashdod
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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West All Suites Hotel Ashdod
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£169+
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Hiring a car in Ashdod

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Ashdod (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.72 and £23.63. The most frequently booked car type in Ashdod 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Ashdod (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.72 and £23.63. The most frequently booked car type in Ashdod 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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