At 330 km, Eilat is Israel's longest domestic transfer by a wide margin - this is the one route on our list where flying the last leg is worth seriously considering, but a private taxi still beats the alternatives for groups, late arrivals, or simply not wanting to change planes twice.
The drive runs the length of Route 40 through the Negev, past Beer Sheva and Mitzpe Ramon's crater, and takes roughly 3.5-4 hours depending on stops. It's a genuinely long drive by Israeli standards, so we treat it as its own trip rather than a quick add-on booking.
Most Eilat-bound riders are heading straight to one of the Red Sea hotel strips for a beach or diving holiday - see our Eilat hotels and Red Sea diving pages if that's the plan - and appreciate arriving already checked in mentally rather than navigating a rental car after a long flight.
Given the length of the drive, we build in a rest stop and confirm the full itinerary with you in advance rather than treating it like a standard same-day booking.
The vehicle seats up to 6 passengers, depending on the amount of luggage.
Yes, there is spacious room in the trunk for suitcases and gear.
Yes, booking in advance is recommended to ensure availability.
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