The main scam at TLV
Only take white metered taxis from the official rank at TLV. Refuse driver offers in arrivals — they charge 2-3x meter rate.
Do
- Use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals
- Use Uber / Grab / Bolt / Careem / DiDi if available (app-based, fixed price)
- Insist on the meter or agreed fixed rate BEFORE entering the vehicle
- Verify the driver's license plate matches your receipt
- Pre-book a transfer for zero scam risk (see below)
Don't
- Never accept rides from drivers approaching you inside arrivals
- Never enter a taxi without confirming meter/price first
- Avoid taxi ranks OUTSIDE the official signposted zone
- Do not pay in cash without seeing the meter reading
- Never hand over your passport or luggage to hold as "security"
Official safe options at TLV
Gett / Yango / Uber
ride share
Cost: ILS 130-180
Time: 20-40 min
Metered white taxi
taxi
Cost: ILS 140-200 (Shabbat surcharge +25%)
Time: 20-40 min
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer — zero scam risk
The safest option for first-time visitors to Tel Aviv: driver meets you inside arrivals with your name, price locked before you fly, no queues, no negotiation.
Getting out of Tel Aviv (TLV)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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See full transport guide →Frequently asked
How do I avoid taxi scams at Ben Gurion International Airport?
Only take white metered taxis from the official rank at TLV. Refuse driver offers in arrivals — they charge 2-3x meter rate.
What is the official taxi rank at Ben Gurion International Airport?
The official Tel Aviv airport taxi options are: Gett / Yango / Uber (ILS 130-180, 20-40 min); Metered white taxi (ILS 140-200 (Shabbat surcharge +25%), 20-40 min).
Is Uber safer than a taxi at Ben Gurion International Airport?
App-based ride-share (Uber, Grab, Careem, Bolt or similar depending on region) is generally the safest option for tourists at Ben Gurion International Airport — pricing is locked before pickup, no negotiation, driver + vehicle details are recorded. If ride-share is unavailable, use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals (not lobby touts).
Should I pre-book a transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport?
Pre-booking a fixed-price airport transfer eliminates all scam risk: no queues, no negotiation, driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price is locked before you fly. This is the most tourist-friendly option, especially for first-time visitors to Tel Aviv.