Depending on the timing of your trip – peak or off season the cost of tickets to Israel range between 800 to 1,000 dollars for a Roundtrip ticket enjoying the regular nonstop flight. If you choose a ticket with a stopover in Europe, one can find tickets as cheap as 500 dollars for a round trip.

Of course, boarding must also be taken into consideration with prices for a night in a standard half pension hotel starting at 60 dollars a night depending once again on the timing as well as the location of the hotel.  

What to pack for a Israel vacation? Read all about it in this essay.

Generally speaking, Israelis greatly prefer casual wear, in particular for every day and definitely when on vacation.

So the majority of your clothing should be the more relaxed casual type with just a few more formal outfits for Shabbat.

If you are coming for a special event then do bring along some elegant clothing, though once again, opt for the understated so you will fit in with the locals.

Concerning the warmth of the clothing, if you are coming from May through September bring summer clothing with a few sweaters for cool evenings in mountainous or desert areas. From October to December, and March –April you will need warmer clothing and a raincoat.

December to February is winter, which can get pretty cold in some areas and even a chance of some snow so bring along warm clothes and dress in layers so that when the sun comes out you can start peeling them off as necessary.

It is generally safe to travel to Israel especially to the popular tourist spots.

Despite the impression of being under constant attack, it is generally a safe country where youngsters can walk the streets even at night and alone.

For an extra precaution one can enroll in the STEP program – which stands for Smart Traveler Enrollment Program – a free service offered to all USA citizens traveling abroad which enables you to receive security alerts from the USA embassy of the country you are traveling to, warning citizens to stay away from areas prone to violence or under attack.

The embassy undertakes to offer assistance to US citizens enrolled in the program in the event of violence or natural disasters.

Residents of the USA do not need a visa to travel to Israel when planning to stay less than three months.

You do need a passport valid for at least six months after your planned return date and a return ticket.