Jerusalem: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea.

Jerusalem · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityJerusalem+18°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 05:56 AMupdated 06:41 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map43

Exchange rate₪3.14per 1 $ILS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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Church of the Nativity≈ 30 min Israeli West Bank barrier≈ 35 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

terrorism

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Reconsider travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 26, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Israel. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory