Cost To Visit Palestine: Travel Budget Guide (2026)
This Palestine travel budget guide breaks down what you’ll spend on hotels, food, transportation, and top attractions—plus day trip costs and realistic daily and weekly budgets.
This guide will go into great depth on what you can expect when visiting the occupied territories of Palestine.
Price ranges in ₪ (ILS) and $ (USD), plus quick budgets and copy/paste charts to plan your trip.
Palestine commonly uses the Israeli New Shekel (₪ / ILS). Prices are shown in ₪ (ILS) and converted to $ (USD) for ease of use for our U.S. audience.
Is Palestine expensive to visit?
For most travelers, Palestine can be relatively affordable compared to many U.S. and Western Europe trips—especially for food, local transport, and guides. The costs that can push your budget higher are usually logistics (how you enter/exit, private drivers, day tours) and accommodation quality (higher-end hotels are limited in some areas, so “nice” can price up faster).
What typically keeps costs lower:
- Strong value for local meals and cafés
- Shared taxis (“service”) and buses are inexpensive
- Many cultural/historical sites are low-cost or free
What can raise costs:
- Private transport (especially for multi-stop days)
- Organized day tours
- High-demand travel periods around major holidays
Palestine Vacation Costs
Below is a detailed expense breakdown for accommodations, food, transportation, and attractions—followed by day trip costs and realistic daily/weekly budgets.
Avg. Accommodation Cost
Peak
- Budget Travelers: ₪150–₪280 (≈ $40–$76) per night
- Mid-Range Travelers: ₪280–₪520 (≈ $76–$140) per night
- Luxury Travelers: ₪550–₪1,000+ (≈ $150–$270+) per night
Shoulder-Season
- Budget Travelers: ₪130–₪240 (≈ $35–$65)
- Mid-Range Travelers: ₪240–₪450 (≈ $65–$122)
- Luxury Travelers: ₪500–₪900+ (≈ $135–$245+)
Off-Season
- Budget Travelers: ₪110–₪210 (≈ $30–$57)
- Mid-Range Travelers: ₪210–₪400 (≈ $57–$108)
- Luxury Travelers: ₪450–₪800+ (≈ $122–$216+)
Food Cost
Budget Travelers
- Breakfast: ₪12–₪25 (≈ $3–$7)
- Lunch: ₪20–₪40 (≈ $5–$11)
- Dinner: ₪35–₪70 (≈ $9–$19)
Mid-Range Travelers
- Breakfast: ₪25–₪45 (≈ $7–$12)
- Lunch: ₪45–₪80 (≈ $12–$22)
- Dinner: ₪90–₪170 (≈ $24–$46)
Luxury Travelers
- Breakfast: ₪45–₪80 (≈ $12–$22)
- Lunch: ₪90–₪160 (≈ $24–$43)
- Dinner: ₪200–₪380+ (≈ $54–$103+)
Transportation Cost
Getting between main cities (West Bank)
- Shared taxi (“service”): ₪15–₪45 (≈ $4–$12) per ride
- Local bus/minibus: ₪8–₪20 (≈ $2–$5) per ride
- Private taxi (short city rides): ₪25–₪70 (≈ $7–$19)
- Private driver (full day): ₪650–₪1,400+ (≈ $175–$380+) depending on stops and distance
Notes that affect real-world cost
- If you want to see multiple cities in one day, private transport can be the difference between a smooth day and a long, complicated one.
- Shared transport is cheap, but it can take longer—so the tradeoff is usually time vs money.
Attractions
- Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem): Free (donations optional)
- Old City walks (Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus): Free (local guides optional)
- Palestinian Museum (Birzeit): ₪20–₪35 (≈ $5–$10)
- Hisham’s Palace (Jericho area): ₪10–₪25 (≈ $3–$7)
- Mount of Temptation cable car (Jericho): ₪50–₪75 (≈ $14–$20)
- Guided walking tour (private/small group): ₪180–₪450 (≈ $49–$122)
- Food tour / cooking experience: ₪250–₪650 (≈ $68–$175)
Day Trip and Attractions Costs
| Day Trip | Transportation Cost (Round Trip) | Top Attraction | Attraction Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem (from Bethlehem/Ramallah) | ₪20–₪90 (≈ $5–$24) shared taxi/bus/taxi | Old City walk | Free (guides optional ₪200–₪450 / $54–$122) |
| Jericho | ₪30–₪140 (≈ $8–$38) shared/private | Mount of Temptation cable car | ₪50–₪75 (≈ $14–$20) |
| Hebron | ₪30–₪120 (≈ $8–$32) shared/private | Old City guided walk | ₪0–₪350 (≈ $0–$95) (self-guided vs guide) |
| Nablus | ₪35–₪150 (≈ $9–$41) shared/private | Old City + kanafeh stop | Free (food spend optional) |
| Ramallah + Birzeit | ₪20–₪90 (≈ $5–$24) shared/private | Palestinian Museum (Birzeit) | ₪20–₪35 (≈ $5–$10) |
| Dead Sea area (logistics vary) | ₪120–₪450 (≈ $32–$122) shared tour/private | Dead Sea float day | ₪0–₪120+ (≈ $0–$32+) depending on access/facilities |
Daily Budget
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | ₪280–₪520 (≈ $76–$140) |
| Shoulder | ₪240–₪460 (≈ $65–$125) |
| Off-Season | ₪210–₪420 (≈ $57–$114) |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | ₪520–₪980 (≈ $140–$265) |
| Shoulder | ₪460–₪880 (≈ $125–$238) |
| Off-Season | ₪420–₪800 (≈ $114–$216) |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | ₪1,200–₪2,600+ (≈ $325–$705+) |
| Shoulder | ₪1,100–₪2,400+ (≈ $297–$650+) |
| Off-Season | ₪950–₪2,100+ (≈ $257–$568+) |
Note: Luxury pricing swings the most based on whether you hire private drivers and book premium tours.
Weekly Budget (7 Days)
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | ₪1,050–₪1,960 (≈ $284–$530) | ₪420–₪840 (≈ $114–$227) | ₪140–₪420 (≈ $38–$114) | ₪140–₪520 (≈ $38–$140) | ₪1,750–₪3,740 (≈ $473–$1,011) |
| Shoulder | ₪910–₪1,680 (≈ $246–$454) | ₪400–₪800 (≈ $108–$216) | ₪130–₪390 (≈ $35–$105) | ₪120–₪480 (≈ $32–$130) | ₪1,560–₪3,350 (≈ $421–$905) |
| Off-Season | ₪770–₪1,470 (≈ $208–$397) | ₪380–₪760 (≈ $103–$205) | ₪120–₪360 (≈ $32–$97) | ₪110–₪420 (≈ $30–$114) | ₪1,380–₪3,010 (≈ $373–$814) |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | ₪1,960–₪3,640 (≈ $530–$984) | ₪770–₪1,400 (≈ $208–$378) | ₪220–₪650 (≈ $60–$176) | ₪220–₪850 (≈ $60–$230) | ₪3,170–₪6,540 (≈ $857–$1,768) |
| Shoulder | ₪1,680–₪3,150 (≈ $454–$851) | ₪700–₪1,250 (≈ $189–$338) | ₪200–₪600 (≈ $54–$162) | ₪200–₪780 (≈ $54–$211) | ₪2,780–₪5,780 (≈ $751–$1,562) |
| Off-Season | ₪1,470–₪2,800 (≈ $397–$757) | ₪650–₪1,150 (≈ $176–$311) | ₪180–₪550 (≈ $49–$149) | ₪180–₪700 (≈ $49–$189) | ₪2,480–₪5,200 (≈ $670–$1,405) |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | ₪3,850–₪7,000+ (≈ $1,040–$1,890+) | ₪1,750–₪3,300+ (≈ $473–$892+) | ₪650–₪2,400+ (≈ $176–$650+) | ₪500–₪1,800+ (≈ $135–$486+) | ₪6,750–₪14,500+ (≈ $1,824–$3,920+) |
| Shoulder | ₪3,500–₪6,300+ (≈ $946–$1,703+) | ₪1,600–₪3,000+ (≈ $432–$811+) | ₪600–₪2,100+ (≈ $162–$568+) | ₪450–₪1,650+ (≈ $122–$446+) | ₪6,150–₪13,050+ (≈ $1,662–$3,527+) |
| Off-Season | ₪3,150–₪5,600+ (≈ $851–$1,514+) | ₪1,450–₪2,800+ (≈ $392–$757+) | ₪550–₪1,850+ (≈ $149–$500+) | ₪420–₪1,450+ (≈ $114–$392+) | ₪5,570–₪11,700+ (≈ $1,505–$3,162+) |
Flight Cost
Flight cost depends on where you’re departing from, the season, and the airline. Major international airports usually have cheaper flights than smaller airports.
Common routing:
- Fly into TLV (Ben Gurion) or AMM (Amman), then continue overland depending on your itinerary.
Average round-trip flight ranges from the U.S. (shown in USD and converted):
- Peak: $850–$1,600 (≈ ₪3,150–₪5,920)
- Shoulder: $700–$1,350 (≈ ₪2,590–₪4,995)
- Off-Season: $600–$1,150 (≈ ₪2,220–₪4,255)
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Palestine Travel Seasons
Peak
Prices and demand tend to rise during pleasant-weather periods and around major holidays, especially in popular bases like Bethlehem and Ramallah.
Shoulder-Season
Often the best balance of comfortable weather and reasonable hotel pricing, with good availability for guides and drivers.
Off-Season
Generally the best hotel deals. Weather can be cooler and wetter, but it’s a good time for culture-focused travel and city-based itineraries.
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