Accessible Taxis in Israel: Wheelchair-Friendly Rides and How to Arrange Them
Updated: July 2026
Israel has wheelchair-accessible taxis — vans fitted with a ramp or lift and floor anchors that let a passenger travel while seated in their own wheelchair — and the way to secure one is to book in advance. Accessible vehicles are a limited part of any fleet, so they are arranged ahead rather than hailed, especially for an airport pickup or a longer intercity trip. Give a little detail when you reserve and the right vehicle, driver and equipment are matched to your needs.
This guide covers what an accessible taxi actually provides, how to book one from Ben Gurion or between cities, and the details that help us send the correct vehicle the first time. If you or someone travelling with you uses a wheelchair, the smoothest path is a quick call or message on our contact page with the specifics; our full accessibility commitment sits alongside the service.
What does a wheelchair-accessible taxi in Israel provide?
An accessible taxi is typically a high-roof van equipped with a rear ramp or a powered lift and secure floor anchoring, so a passenger can board and travel while remaining in their wheelchair rather than transferring to a seat. There is room for a companion or two alongside, and space for luggage, which matters on an airport run.
The driver is used to assisting with boarding and securing the chair safely, at the passenger’s pace. If you can transfer to a regular seat and only need the wheelchair stowed, a standard vehicle with a helpful driver may be enough — but if you need to ride seated in the chair, an accessible van is the vehicle to request.
How do I book an accessible ride from the airport?
Reserve it ahead and share the details: that you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, whether the passenger rides in the chair or transfers, the type of wheelchair (a manual folding chair or a heavier powered one), and the number of companions and bags. With those, the right van is assigned and meets you inside the Terminal 3 arrivals hall with a name sign.
As with any airport pickup, the driver tracks the flight, so a delay simply moves the pickup and the waiting is free. Booking ahead is doubly important for accessible vehicles because there are fewer of them — a same-day request cannot be relied on the way a standard taxi can.
Can I arrange accessible transport between cities or for a day out?
Yes. Accessible vans handle intercity transfers and full-day outings just as they do airport runs — a trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a visit to the Dead Sea, or a family event in another city. For a day out with waiting time, describe the plan and the schedule, and the ride is arranged around it.
The fare follows the same official tariff as any taxi, with a pre-booked estimate confirmed before travel and the meter setting the final figure. For how intercity rides work generally, see intercity taxi routes; the accessible vehicle is simply the version of that service fitted for a wheelchair.
What details help you send the right vehicle?
The more you share at booking, the more surely the correct van and an experienced driver are matched to the trip. It is always better to over-explain than to leave a detail to chance:
- Whether the passenger rides seated in the wheelchair or can transfer to a car seat.
- The wheelchair type — a manual folding chair or a heavier powered one — since it affects the ramp or lift needed.
- How many companions are travelling and how much luggage there is.
- Pickup address and destination, and a flight number for an airport arrival.
- Any timing that matters, such as a medical appointment or a departure to build the pickup around.
Frequently asked questions
Are there wheelchair-accessible taxis in Israel?
Yes — accessible vans fitted with a ramp or powered lift and floor anchoring let a passenger travel while seated in their own wheelchair. They are a limited part of the fleet, so they are booked in advance rather than hailed, especially for airport pickups and longer intercity trips.
How do I book an accessible taxi from Ben Gurion Airport?
Reserve ahead and note that you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, whether the passenger rides in the chair or transfers, the wheelchair type, and the number of companions and bags. The van meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign, and the driver tracks your flight so a delay costs nothing.
Can a passenger stay in their wheelchair during the ride?
Yes, in an accessible van. The ramp or lift lets the passenger board while seated, and floor anchoring secures the wheelchair for the journey, so no transfer to a car seat is required. If the passenger can transfer comfortably, a standard vehicle with the chair stowed may also work.
Is an accessible taxi more expensive than a regular one?
The fare follows the same official Ministry of Transport tariff as any taxi for the route and hour, with a pre-booked estimate confirmed in advance and the meter setting the final figure. You are booking a specific vehicle type, not paying a premium for accessibility itself.
How far in advance should I book an accessible ride?
As early as you can. Accessible vehicles are limited in number, so unlike a standard taxi they cannot be relied on at short notice. Booking ahead — with the passenger and wheelchair details — is the way to make sure the right van and an experienced driver are ready for your trip.
Book your taxi now
Our dispatch line is open every hour of the day and night, all week long — call or WhatsApp for instant confirmation and a fare known upfront, per the official tariff.