Buy Israeli shekels before traveling to Israel
Are you planning a trip to Israel, a country rich in culture and history? Get ready to be amazed and enjoy an extraordinary holiday.
To travel with peace of mind, we advise travellers to gather as much information as possible about their destination before departing, in order to be well prepared—especially when it comes to using the local currency, the Israeli shekel (ILS).
In many cases, you will be able to use your bank cards without any issues, while in others it is essential to have cash in Israeli shekels.
Therefore, to be well prepared, we suggest exchanging euros into ILS before you travel. This allows you to take the time to compare exchange rates and get the best deal for your EUR to ILS exchange.
Budget for Iceland
362 ILS - That is what you will need per person per day to stay in a mid-range hotel, enjoy two meals, and cover a public transport ticket.
If you plan to try local specialties in a restaurant during your stay, you will pay an average of 60 ILS for a meal.
140 ILS
Average cost of a one-night stay
40 ILS
Average food budget per person per day
Useful information
Some price indications in Israel.
6,70 ILS
Public transport ticket
20 ILS
A falafel pita
8,90 ILS
The price of a cup of coffee
100-150 ILS
A taxi ride from the airport to Tel Aviv
31 ILS
Entry to the Yad Vashem Museum for adults
33 ILS
Entry to the Masada complex
Some suggestions for your stay in Israel
- Jerusalem, a city of impressive architecture and cultural sites of great historical value.
- Bethlehem, an important pilgrimage site and symbolic landmarks.
- Haifa, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is well worth a visit.
- A stop in Tel Aviv is a must. You will find traditional neighbourhoods as well as trendy areas and beaches.
- Visit Masada and the Dead Sea.
- For those who enjoy getting out into nature to recharge, Galilee is waiting for you.
About the Israeli shekel
Israeli shekel denominations
Banknotes: 20 ILS, 50 ILS, 100 ILS, 200 ILS
Coins: ½ ILS, 1 ILS, 5 ILS, and 10 ILS, as well as 1 agora, 10 agorot, and 50 agorot
On the front of the banknotes appears an important figure from Israel’s history, along with a depiction of an event associated with that person.
The shekel was introduced in 1985, replacing the old shekel. The term “shekel” refers to the shekel, a unit of weight used by the Hebrews.
Why buy Israeli shekels (ILS) from Prosegur Change?
ChangeGroup, part of Prosegur Group, has been a leader in the currency exchange market since 1992. To make currency conversion easier, the company has established numerous exchange offices across France. During your visit, you will discover a wide range of 60 currencies, including the Israeli shekel.
For your ILS to EUR conversion, you can simply visit one of our exchange offices or order your currency online at a more favourable exchange rate. Your transaction will be quick and simple.
Plan ahead and complete your exchange even before you travel to benefit from the best EUR/ILS exchange rate on the market.
You don’t need to worry about the amount you convert, as we will buy back your remaining currency at the same original purchase rate when you convert your EUR/ILS, thanks to the BuyBack Guarantee.
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3. Collect & pay
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