Methow Cruiser Posted June 16, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2012 We are in port on a Saturday so i understand there is no public transportation available. Is renting a car a reasonable option? Parking, traffic, price etc.? We are 2 mature adults not used to using a lot of taxi service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epixx Posted June 16, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2012 You would have to get to Ben Gurion airport to find a car rental business that is open on Saturday. You will not find one in Haifa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted June 16, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2012 We are in port on a Saturday so i understand there is no public transportation available. Is renting a car a reasonable option? Parking, traffic, price etc.? We are 2 mature adults not used to using a lot of taxi service. It's only 16 miles e/w. There will be taxis & vans at the pier. Negotiate a price before you board - expect to do a little friendly bartering, but if you think it's excessive, move on & negotiate with another. Pay when you get back. They'll accept euros, possibly USD. I can't be too specific about the cost, but vaguely around 30 to 50 USD each way?? That's the cost of the vehicle, not per person. Especially on a saturday, there's likely to be others on the pier willing to share. So much cheaper & simpler than hiring a car, even if that's possible. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fblack Posted June 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Are you talking about going to Acco (Acre) to see the Knights Templar fortress? If so and are taking a taxi, discuss where to meet after you tour the fortress. Most people end their tour with a walk through the underground escape tunnel that drops you off right at the water. It's pretty far away from the entrance to the Fortress. http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000005116.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted June 24, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We've booked a private guide for this excursion in July, with another couple from our roll call. Will advise our results when we get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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