Taxi from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea
Updated: July 2026
A Taxi from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea costs approximately ₪421–682 and takes about 75 minutes, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff; the actual fare is set by the meter.
From Jerusalem the Dead Sea is close: about 85 km and 75 minutes down through the Judean Desert to the shore. That short distance makes it the classic half-day or full-day trip for anyone based in the holy city, and a private taxi turns it into a door-to-door outing — collected from your hotel, set down at the water, and brought back up whenever you are ready.
Bazman Taxi has run desert trips for travellers for over 20 years, with hundreds of drivers and service any hour, every day of the week, right up until Shabbat begins and again the moment it ends. Because the route drops steeply into the Jordan Rift Valley, a driver who knows the descent is worth having; you sit back, take in the wilderness scenery, and leave the winding road to someone who does it every week.
At a glance
- Distance:
- ~85 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~75 min
- Estimated fare:
- ₪421–682
Updated: July 2026
Fare estimate for this ride
- Distance:
- ~85 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~75 min
| Tariff window | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Daytime (Tariff A) | ₪468 |
| Evening/night (Tariff B) | ₪531 |
| Weekend/holiday night (Tariff C) | ₪593 |
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: 85 km + 75 min (parallel charging, day tariff) | ~₪312.00 |
| Distance factor (beyond 10 km) | ~₪138.00 |
| Pre-booking supplement | ₪5.78 |
| Daytime estimate (Tariff A) | ₪468 |
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 Jerusalem to the Dead Sea cost?
The trip is metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff — a daytime rate, a night rate and a weekend and holiday-night rate. Most visitors book a round trip with waiting, quoted as one clear estimate for the whole outing, and the range for the 85 km route and your travel time appears in the table above. The meter sets the final fare.
As the estimate is per vehicle, a couple, a family or a group of up to 8 in a van shares a single price. To sketch out the cost before you call, use the taxi fare calculator.
Can we combine the Dead Sea with Masada or Ein Gedi?
This is the great advantage of the short hop from Jerusalem: the same road south along Route 90 passes the Ein Gedi nature reserve and continues to Masada, so many travellers build a full day that pairs the fortress or the springs with an afternoon float. With a private driver you set the order and the timing rather than following a group coach.
A popular plan is an early start for the Masada sunrise or the Ein Gedi trails while it is cool, then a relaxed float and mineral mud at Ein Bokek before the climb back to Jerusalem. Tell the dispatcher what you would like to include and the day is estimated as one package.
How long is the drive down from Jerusalem?
About 75 minutes for the 85 km, descending from roughly 800 metres above sea level in Jerusalem to more than 400 metres below it at the shore — one of the sharpest drops of any short drive anywhere. The change in air and heat is noticeable, and the desert views on the way down are part of the experience.
The road is quiet compared with the coastal highways, so timing is flexible. An early departure gives you the cooler morning hours at the water or on the Masada path; a mid-morning start still leaves a full day before the return.
Why do Jerusalem visitors book a private driver for the desert?
Public transport to the Dead Sea from Jerusalem is limited and ties you to fixed departure times, which rarely match a day built around sunrise hikes and spa hours. A private car removes that constraint entirely.
- Collected from your Jerusalem hotel and returned to the door
- Freedom to add Masada or Ein Gedi and set your own pace
- A driver used to the steep desert descent and its viewpoints
- Van for up to 8 with space for hiking and beach gear
- One transparent estimate for the whole day, agreed in advance
- Collected from any Jerusalem hotel or neighbourhood and returned to the door
- Ask about adding Masada or the Ein Gedi reserve — the same road south serves both
- Pre-dawn pickups for the Masada sunrise are a routine request
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 trip from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea cost?
The 85 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 a single estimate, shown above for your travel time, and the meter sets the final figure. Being priced per vehicle, it works out well for a couple, family or group.
Can the driver take us to Masada and Ein Gedi too?
Yes — they sit along the same Route 90 south of the shore, so a day pairing Masada or the Ein Gedi reserve with an afternoon float is easy to arrange. You choose the order and timing, and the whole outing is quoted as one estimate when you book.
How long is the drive to the Dead Sea?
About 75 minutes for the 85 km, dropping from the Jerusalem hills into the Jordan Rift Valley. It is a short but steep descent, so a driver who knows the road makes the ride down and back up relaxed rather than tiring.
Is an early sunrise start at Masada possible?
Yes, and it is a favourite. We schedule a pre-dawn pickup so you reach Masada for sunrise while it is cool, then move on to Ein Gedi or straight to the Ein Bokek beaches afterwards. The early start is simply built into the booking.
Do you run the trip on Shabbat and holidays?
We are a Shabbat-observant station, so we work any hour right up until Shabbat begins and resume the moment it ends — a Friday-morning or Saturday-evening trip is a routine booking, exactly when scheduled buses do not run. Those rides fall under the weekend tariff, shown in the estimate before you confirm the booking.
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.