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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashkelon has to offer.

When to visit Ashkelon

Ashkelon in July
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashkelon in July
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 30 miles from Ashkelon. The shortest flight to Ashkelon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashkelon.

Car

Another option to get to Ashkelon is to pick up a car hire from Tel Aviv, which is about 32 miles from Ashkelon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Tel Aviv.

Plane

Although Ashkelon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which is located 30 miles from Ashkelon. The shortest flight to Ashkelon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashkelon.

Car

Another option to get to Ashkelon is to pick up a car hire from Tel Aviv, which is about 32 miles from Ashkelon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Tel Aviv.

Airports near Ashkelon

TLVTel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Airlines serving Ashkelon

Lufthansa
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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
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashkelon

Most booked hotels in Ashkelon

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Tamara Ashkelon
4 stars
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£101+
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Harlington Ashkelon
4 stars
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£89+
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Hiring a car in Ashkelon

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.72 and £23.63. The most frequently booked car type in Ashkelon is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.72 and £23.63. The most frequently booked car type in Ashkelon is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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