Startup nation runs on apps
Israel is a tech-savvy country where apps are deeply woven into everyday life. Gett is the local ride-hailing champion, and Waze (which was invented here) is the go-to for navigation. Credit cards work almost everywhere, but the local Bit app is how Israelis split bills and send money to each other. Wolt handles food delivery in most cities. Public transit is solid, especially in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and the Rav-Kav card is your key to buses and the light rail. Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening) affects public transport schedules and many businesses close, so plan accordingly. English is widely spoken, but having Google Translate handy can help with Hebrew-only signage.
Delivers in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, Ashdod, Netanya, Eilat and about 193 other Israeli localities as of July 2026.
Delivers meals in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba and other large Israeli employment centres.
Lists restaurant delivery in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva and other dense urban areas.
Israel's most popular peer-to-peer payment app, linked to local bank accounts. Used everywhere for splitting bills, paying small vendors, and settling up with friends. Some market stalls and small shops prefer Bit over card payments.
Another popular Israeli payment and money transfer app. Works similarly to Bit for peer-to-peer transfers and group payments.
The universal messaging app in Israel. Everyone from family groups to business contacts uses WhatsApp. Many tour operators, guesthouses, and restaurants prefer WhatsApp communication.
Founded in Israel and still the country's favorite navigation app. Real-time traffic updates, speed camera alerts, and community-driven road reports make it essential for driving here.
A reliable backup navigation tool with strong coverage of Israel including public transit directions, walking routes, and business information.
A public transit app (also founded in Israel) that provides real-time bus, train, and light rail schedules. Covers all Israeli transit operators and helps plan multimodal routes.
The official app for managing your Rav-Kav transit card, which is used on all Israeli public buses, trains, and the Jerusalem Light Rail. You can check balances, load rides, and view trip history.
Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Use an official carrier store and complete registration and activation before leaving the counter.
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
Good-value option when price matters most.
Good-value option when price matters most.
Good-value option when price matters most.
The essential apps for Israel are Gett, Yango, Wolt, 10bis, Bit.
We've curated 12 apps across 6 categories for traveling in Israel, including 8 essential apps.
Gett is the top-rated ride hailing app in Israel. Dispatches licensed taxis in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, Ashdod, Netanya and many other Israeli cities.
Careem is the daily default, but transit, taxis and fare cards change by emirate
Small island, big appetite, fast rides
Careem in cities, JETT between sights, cash as backup, and offline maps beyond Amman
Yango for city rides, rial cash for gaps, and offline plans beyond Muscat
Desert glam meets digital convenience
Global ride apps work, local numbers unlock cheaper options, and pilgrims need Nusuk
