Taxi from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem
Updated: July 2026
A Taxi from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem costs approximately ₪282–456 and takes about 50 minutes, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff; the actual fare is set by the meter.
Ashdod is the port for Jerusalem: about 57 km and 50 minutes inland, it is the closest cruise gateway to the holy city. A private taxi makes the shore day simple — the driver meets you at the passenger terminal, drives you up to Jerusalem, and plans the return around your all-aboard time so a bucket-list day never turns into a race against the ship.
With a 20-year reputation, hundreds of drivers and availability at every hour, Bazman Taxi is built for exactly this kind of timed excursion. A ship-organised coach moves at the pace of a full bus; a private car of your own goes straight to the Old City, keeps to your interests, and holds a comfortable buffer for the drive back to Ashdod.
At a glance
- Distance:
- ~57 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~50 min
- Estimated fare:
- ₪282–456
Updated: July 2026
Fare estimate for this ride
- Distance:
- ~57 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~50 min
| Tariff window | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Daytime (Tariff A) | ₪313 |
| Evening/night (Tariff B) | ₪355 |
| Weekend/holiday night (Tariff C) | ₪397 |
Estimates only, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff effective April 1, 2026, including the booking fee. The final fare is set by the meter and actual trip conditions.
The fares shown are an estimate only, based on distance, travel time and the official Ministry of Transport tariff. The final fare is set by the meter and may vary with the time of day, day of week, traffic, the actual route, luggage and authorized supplements.
How is the estimate built?
| Starting charge | ₪12.46 |
| Ride: 57 km + 50 min (parallel charging, day tariff) | ~₪208.65 |
| Distance factor (beyond 10 km) | ~₪86.48 |
| Pre-booking supplement | ₪5.78 |
| Daytime estimate (Tariff A) | ₪313 |
This is exactly how the meter calculates per the Ministry of Transport tariff. Evenings, nights and weekends use Tariffs B/C — the table above shows every window.
How much does a taxi from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem cost?
The transfer is metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff, with daytime, night and weekend rates. Cruise passengers generally book a round trip with waiting in Jerusalem, quoted as one clear estimate for the whole day; the band for the 57 km route appears in the table above, and the meter sets the final amount.
Because the estimate covers the vehicle and not each seat, a family or a group of up to 8 in a van shares a single fare — well suited to cruise parties on a common schedule. The taxi fare calculator gives a quick preview before you call.
What does a Jerusalem shore excursion include?
The classic port-day itinerary centres on the Old City: the Western Wall, the lanes of the four quarters, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the view over the walls from the Mount of Olives. The short distance from Ashdod means more time in the city and less on the road than from any other cruise port.
Beyond the Old City there is the Israel Museum and the Yad Vashem memorial for those who prefer them, or a walk through the Mahane Yehuda market. Since private vehicles cannot drive inside the Old City walls, the driver sets you down at the nearest gate — usually Jaffa Gate — and arranges where to meet again for the return.
How do you make sure we return before all-aboard?
We build the day backwards from your all-aboard time: about 50 minutes for the return to Ashdod, a buffer for traffic on the approach roads, and the hours that leaves you in Jerusalem. The driver keeps track of the time and stays reachable by phone throughout the visit.
That planning is the real reason to pre-book rather than look for a ride at the dock. The one fixed point of the day is being back at the ship in good time, and the whole schedule is shaped to protect it.
Why choose a private taxi over a group coach tour?
A private car suits travellers who would rather set their own rhythm through Jerusalem than follow a large group and a loudspeaker.
- Straight from the Ashdod terminal to the Old City gate, no bus to fill
- Your own choice of sites and pace, adjusted on the day
- Return planned backwards from all-aboard, with a built-in buffer
- Vans for up to 8 for families and cruise parties
- A reachable dispatcher at 050-3455832 all day
- Meet-and-greet at the Ashdod Port passenger terminal as you disembark
- Old City drop-off at the nearest gate, usually Jaffa Gate, with an agreed return meeting point
- The day is planned backwards from all-aboard, protecting a buffer on the return
Why riders trust us
Full price transparency
Your fare is known upfront, before you even leave, per the official regulated Ministry of Transport tariff — you know exactly what to expect and how it's calculated.
Meet & greet at Ben Gurion
Your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
Smart flight tracking
We track your flight and adjust pickup to your actual landing time — free of charge.
Flexible cancellation
Change or cancel your booking easily by phone or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Ashdod Port to Jerusalem transfer cost?
The 57 km route is metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff, with day, night and weekend rates. A round trip with waiting is quoted as one estimate for the port day, shown above for your travel time, and the meter sets the final figure. Priced per vehicle, it is shared by the group.
Is Ashdod really the closest port to Jerusalem?
Yes — at about 57 km and 50 minutes, Ashdod is the nearest cruise gateway to Jerusalem, closer than Haifa. That short distance means more of your shore day is spent in the city and less on the road, with a comfortable margin for the return.
Can you drop us at the Western Wall?
Cars cannot enter the Old City walls, so the driver takes you to the closest gate, usually Jaffa Gate, a short walk from the Western Wall and the quarters. You agree a meeting point and time for the return before you head in.
Will we be back at the ship on time?
That is the purpose of pre-booking. We plan the day from your all-aboard time backwards, allow about 50 minutes for the return plus a buffer, and the driver watches the clock and stays reachable by phone. You are returned to the Ashdod terminal with time to spare.
Do you have a vehicle for a larger family or group?
Yes — a van or minibus carries up to 8 passengers with room to sit together, booked as one vehicle at an estimate agreed in advance. It keeps a cruise party on a single schedule for both the drive up and the return.
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