If you are planning to visit Israel, then nothing is better than renting a car to visit various places in this country. Thus, below are ten tips to rent car in Israel:

Tip 1: Always refill the tank before returning your car. If not, then it may be considered as an unsocial act and you may end up being overcharged.

Tip 2: Prices offered by car rental companies in Israel often include VAT. However, when you make payment through credit card, you do not require paying such tax. Credit card payments are tax-free.

Tips 3: Carry a map with you, it is advisable to know the routes before driving a rented car in Israel.

Tip 4: Israel police cars have red number plates. Sometimes, there cars may look just like yours, but they would still carry a red number plate.

Tip 5: Perhaps, the easiest way for renting a car in Israel is to compare prices from different car rental websites.

Tip 6: Renting a car with a red number plate is a serious offence in Israel. Red number plates are devotedly used only for official city police cars. Never buy or rent a car in Israel with a red number plate.

Tip 7: Check the car you are renting cautiously, as dent and scratches may increase your surcharge. Opt for another car, if an Israeli is offering a faulty one. Better to highlight the problem well in advance of renting the car. This would help you avoid you from being overcharged.

Tip 8: Rent your cars from well-known agencies, as they are reliable.

Tip9: Note that, the phrase 'renting a car' is referred as 'hiring a car'. You may be looking for banners with 'renting a car' and eventually miss banners like 'hiring done here' or 'hiring a car' in Israel.

Tips 10: For a king sized family car, opting a sedan or SUV will be ideal.