Taxi from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea
Updated: July 2026
A Taxi from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea costs approximately ₪576–929 and takes about 95 minutes, per the official Ministry of Transport tariff; the actual fare is set by the meter.
A taxi from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea covers about 120 km in roughly 95 minutes, dropping from the coast to the lowest place on earth. The float, the mineral mud and a spa treatment make a perfect day out — and the surest way to spoil it is a two-hour drive back up in the evening. Book Bazman Taxi and a private driver takes you down, waits nearby, and brings you home whenever you have had enough of the water.
We are a station with a 20-year reputation and hundreds of drivers nationwide, on the road any hour, every day of the week, right up until Shabbat begins and again the moment it ends. The driver collects you from any Tel Aviv address, sets you down at the hotel or beach entrance in the Ein Bokek resort strip, and stays reachable through the day so you set the pace, not a coach timetable.
At a glance
- Distance:
- ~120 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~95 min
- Estimated fare:
- ₪576–929
Updated: July 2026
Fare estimate for this ride
- Distance:
- ~120 km
- Estimated travel time:
- ~95 min
| Tariff window | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Daytime (Tariff A) | ₪640 |
| Evening/night (Tariff B) | ₪724 |
| Weekend/holiday night (Tariff C) | ₪808 |
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: 120 km + 95 min (parallel charging, day tariff) | ~₪419.25 |
| Distance factor (beyond 10 km) | ~₪202.40 |
| Pre-booking supplement | ₪5.78 |
| Daytime estimate (Tariff A) | ₪640 |
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 is a taxi from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea?
The route is metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff, with a daytime rate, a night rate and a weekend and holiday-night rate. Because this is a longer 120 km run, most visitors book it as a round trip with waiting, which is quoted as a single transparent estimate for the whole package — down, wait and back. The band for your travel time is shown in the table above, and the meter sets the final figure.
The estimate covers the vehicle rather than each seat, so a family or a group of up to 8 in a van divides it into a comfortable cost per person. For a quick sense of the numbers before you call, try the taxi fare calculator.
What can you do on a day at Ein Bokek?
Ein Bokek is the organised hotel-and-beach strip of the Dead Sea: free, shaded public beaches, a pleasant promenade along the water and spa complexes that sell day passes to visitors who are not staying over. Most people combine a morning float, a mineral-mud wrap, lunch and a spa treatment and are still on the road home before evening.
Remember you are descending more than 400 metres below sea level — the sun is strong, the air is heavy and the body feels the change. With a driver waiting outside, you can shorten or stretch the day by the hour according to how you feel, instead of watching the clock for a return bus.
Why a private driver instead of self-driving to the Dead Sea?
The road to the Dead Sea is a long, continuous descent, and the return is a tiring climb at the end of a day of sun, salt and warm water. Driving yourself home after a spa day is exactly what you were trying to avoid. Our drivers run this route regularly and know its every bend.
- No designated driver — everyone can relax, including a glass of wine at lunch
- Parking solved: dropped at the entrance and collected from the same spot
- Van for up to 8 with room for towels, a cooler and swim bags
- Optional stops on the way — a viewpoint, a coffee or a fuel break
How does a wait-and-return booking work?
You call or WhatsApp 050-3455832 with your pickup address, the time and the number of passengers, and receive one estimate covering the whole day — the drive down, the waiting and the drive back. The driver stays reachable by phone, so if you decide to linger another hour at the sulphur pool, you just let them know.
Payment at the end is by cash, international card, Bit or PayBox, and an invoice is available for business travellers. More on how our pricing works is set out on the Israel taxi prices page.
- Pickup from any Tel Aviv address; drop-off at the Ein Bokek hotel or beach entrance
- Booked as a round trip with waiting — one estimate covers down, wait and back
- Vans for up to 8 passengers carry beach gear and coolers with room to spare
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
How is the fare to the Dead Sea calculated?
It is metered under the official Ministry of Transport tariff for the 120 km route, with day, night and weekend rates. A round trip with waiting is quoted as one estimate for the whole package, shown above for your travel time, with the meter setting the final amount. The price is per vehicle, so sharing lowers the per-person cost.
Will the driver really wait while we swim and use the spa?
Yes — the wait-and-return booking is built exactly for a spa day. The driver drops you at the Ein Bokek entrance, stays nearby and reachable by phone, and collects you when you are ready. You can add time on the day if you decide to stay longer at the beach or the pools.
How long is the drive from Tel Aviv?
About 95 minutes for the 120 km, descending from the coast to the Dead Sea shore. The road is a long, steady drop, which is one more reason a rested driver beats doing the climb back yourself at the end of the day.
Do you have room for a family with beach gear?
Yes. A sedan carries up to 4 passengers, and a van or minibus takes up to 8 with plenty of space for towels, a cooler and swim bags. Both are booked as one vehicle at an estimate agreed in advance.
Can we stop at a viewpoint on the way?
Certainly — just mention it when you book. A short stop for a desert viewpoint, a coffee or a fuel break is easy to fit into the day, and the driver will suggest good places along the route down to the water.
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.