Where is Israel?

Is there any better way to uncover a new country than from the driver's seat of your very own rental car? You won't have any trouble hitting the road in Israel after you get up to date on a little bit of basic info. Israel sits on the continent of Middle East, a stretch of land that never fails to exhilarate and impress. Its capital is Jerusalem. Home to some of the country's most popular sights, it's the perfect introduction to what this place is all about.

What are the major attractions in Israel?

You might have trouble getting a parking space right in front of these popular attractions, but trust us — they're definitely worth a little stroll. The greatest thing about going to Israel is finally ticking these off your bucket list:

• Apollonia National Park (8 miles from the center of Tel Aviv (and vicinity), Center District)
• Eretz Israel Museum (2 miles from the center of Tel Aviv (and vicinity), Center District)
• Azrieli Center (0.1 miles from the center of Tel Aviv (and vicinity), Center District)

What are the best road trip destinations in Israel?

Israel is the perfect place to cruise the highways and byways behind the wheel of your own rental car. Turn up the radio and enjoy the freedom and independence of checking out all the region's treasures dotted between each of its most popular tourist destinations. Try to cross off as many of this place's most outstanding destinations as possible:

• Jerusalem (population of 801,000)
• Haifa (population of 267,300)
• Tel Aviv (population of 250,000)
• Beersheba (population of 186,600)

How can I get a cheap car rental in Israel?

Avoid paying a fortune for a rental car by following our top tips and tricks:

• Use our nifty filter tool to help steer you in the direction of the hottest car rental deals in town — and then compare the prices;
• Arrange an email Price Drop Alert for your forthcoming vacation destination. You never know what great bargains will zoom straight into your inbox;
• Check the deals at all rental locations around town, being sure to include both the airport terminal and its vicinity. A short cab ride to a close-by rental car center may result in substantial savings;
• If you're not too worried about which day of the week you get the keys to your car and you've got some flexibility with your travel plans, browse around to see which days and dates give you the best deal;
• To avoid paying for an extra day or a late fee, aim to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same;
• Keep more hard-earned dollars in your bank account. You'll score some of the cheapest deals when you pay in advance for your vehicle;
• And lastly, lock in your wheels as soon as you possibly can to score a heap of savings!