[QUOTE=holocker;31657569]I was wondering what driving in Israel is like compared to the US? I will be in Tel Aviv for a few days then going to Jerusalem for a few days before flying home. A car rental to go from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and then Jerusalem to the airport would be cheaper than taxis I think. Car rental is around $100 USD for the 3 days I would need the car.[/QUOTE ]

OP I just got back yesterday, had a car for all 11 days, and ended up doing less than 1/2 the driving I usually do, I did just over 50KM I usually do apx 1500km Although always based in Jerusalem I usually drive up North and to the Dead Sea a couple of times, and to friend staht live apx 45 mins from Jerusalem

That said if I was gonna do what you plan to staying wise, I would NEVER rent a car, just like if I was staying in Manhatten I would t either. I dont think you added in the price for gas apx $6.50 per gallon, nor for parking not only by the hotels lot (if they should have 1) but street parking cant be paid by meters its either via the interent by having an account or a device you can buy and load somewhere. Then theres the problem of finding a space

I totally agree with the poster above who said it was best not renting