A taxi from Jerusalem to Beer Sheva costs from ₪570 by day — 104 km, about 92 minutes — under the official 2026 meter tariff; from Ben Gurion Airport it is 97 km, roughly 67 minutes, from ₪490. Those are Tariff A (daytime) starting prices for a regular taxi with up to four passengers: after 21:00 the night tariff applies (from ₪640), and the Shabbat/holiday night tariff takes it to ₪720. Here is how the drive works, where we drop you, and what it costs to go deeper into the Negev.
How much is a taxi from Jerusalem to Beer Sheva in 2026?
Israeli taxi fares are set by a government price order, not by the driver; the current one took effect on 1 April 2026. The prices below are starting figures for a regular taxi (up to 4 passengers, 3 large suitcases), include the ₪5.78 pre-booking fee and are rounded down; final price confirmed at booking.
| Route | Distance | Drive time | Tariff A (day) from | Tariff B (night) from | Tariff C (Shabbat/holiday night) from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem → Beer Sheva | 104 km | ~92 min | ₪570 | ₪640 | ₪720 |
| Beer Sheva → Jerusalem | 104 km | ~92 min | ₪570 | ₪640 | ₪720 |
| Ben Gurion Airport → Beer Sheva | 97 km | ~67 min | ₪490 | ₪560 | ₪620 |
The meter opens at ₪12.46, then adds ₪1.95 per kilometre for the first 10 km, ₪3.79 after that, and ₪1.95 per minute. Distance and time are billed together, not "whichever is greater", so traffic costs money. Full breakdown in our 2026 taxi meter tariff guide and on the 2026 price list.
A price agreed in advance is the official tariff for that date and time; traffic or a detour does not change it. The return leg covers the same 104 km, so a taxi between Jerusalem and Beer Sheva starts at ₪570 by day either way.
The route: Highway 6 and Route 40, or Route 60
Two roads do the job, both about 104 km. The usual choice leaves Jerusalem on Highway 1, turns south onto Highway 6 and finishes on Route 40. Highway 6 is a toll road; the toll, about ₪20, is added at cost only if we use it. Route 60 is the toll-free alternative.
Your driver takes the faster option for the hour you travel; say so at booking if you would rather skip the toll. In rush hour, add 15–20 minutes to the 92; since the meter bills per minute, an early start is the cheaper one.
From Ben Gurion Airport to Beer Sheva: from ₪490
Landing at Ben Gurion and heading straight south is routine for us: 97 km, about 67 minutes, from ₪490 by day. Your driver waits in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall holding a sign with your name, and we track the flight in real time — land late and the driver is still there, at the price you were quoted.
Leaving Ben Gurion carries an official ₪5 departure surcharge, added to the fare and stated in your quote; there is no luggage surcharge and no per-passenger surcharge, both abolished in 2020. Beer Sheva back to the airport is priced by the same official tariff — get an instant price in the calculator; be at the airport about three hours before an international departure. More in our guide to a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport.
Heading south? See your price in seconds
Pickup address, Negev destination, passengers — the official 2026 tariff does the rest.
Where we drop you in Beer Sheva
A taxi is door-to-door, so the destination is an address, not a terminal on the edge of town: usually Soroka Medical Center, the Ben-Gurion University campus, or a home or hotel.
Patients and companions heading to Soroka
Hospital trips start early and end unpredictably, so a pre-booked car fixes the price in advance and leaves room for a companion. A folding wheelchair rides in the boot at regular-taxi prices; a vehicle with a wheelchair lift can be arranged in advance — see our accessibility page.
Students, parents and Ben-Gurion University
A regular taxi takes up to 4 passengers and 3 large suitcases, which covers most move-in loads. The meter charges the car, not the head, so two students splitting ₪570 pay ₪285 each and four pay ₪142.50.
Business travel to the Negev
A full tax invoice is emailed for every ride, companies can receive one consolidated invoice a month, and cards are charged in advance — see our business travel guide.
Beyond Beer Sheva: Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Arad and Dimona
Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Arad and Dimona each sit at a different distance from Jerusalem, so we publish no headline figure for them: they are priced by the official meter tariff — get an instant price in the calculator. Desert addresses that satellite navigation dislikes are fine; send a landmark or a pin.
Carry on south and the road ends in Eilat: 346 km, about four hours, from ₪1,780 by day, with one of the two routes running through Beer Sheva and Mitzpe Ramon. See our Jerusalem to Eilat guide and the intercity taxi page.
Timing your ride: night tariff, Friday and Shabbat
Three tariffs run across the week, and the hour you set off decides which you pay. The tariff "day" runs 06:00 to 05:59, so a 01:00 departure belongs to the night before.
| When you leave | Tariff | Jerusalem → Beer Sheva from |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday, 06:00–21:00 | A (day) | ₪570 |
| Sunday–Wednesday, 21:01–05:59 | B (night) | ₪640 |
| Thursday, 21:01–23:00 | B (night) | ₪640 |
| Thursday, 23:01–05:59 | C | ₪720 |
| Friday / holiday eve, 06:00–16:00 | A (day) | ₪570 |
| Friday / holiday eve, 16:01–21:00 | B (night) | ₪640 |
| Saturday night, until 19:00 | B (night) | ₪640 |
| Saturday night, from 19:01 | C | ₪720 |
Against daytime rates, Tariff B raises the per-minute and first-10-km rates by 20% and the beyond-10-km rate by roughly 10% — about 14% more on an intercity run. Tariff C raises them by 40% and about 21%, roughly 28% more. That is how ₪570 becomes ₪640 or ₪720.
We drive 24 hours a day, Sunday to Friday — 24/6. There is no service on Shabbat or Jewish holidays, from candle-lighting on the eve until Shabbat or the holiday ends, so Friday rides should finish before Shabbat comes in. Saturday-night rides are pre-booked and depart once Shabbat is out; that hour shifts weekly and by season, so check the week's Havdalah time and book beforehand. A ride starting after Shabbat ends is charged Tariff B until 19:00 and Tariff C from 19:01. More in our Saturday night and holidays guide.
Holiday eves follow Friday rules and holiday days follow Shabbat rules. The Shabbat tariff applies on Rosh Hashanah (12–13 September 2026), Sukkot (26 September 2026), Simchat Torah (3 October 2026), Pesach (22 and 28 April 2027) and Shavuot (11 June 2027); on Yom Kippur (21 September 2026) there is no service at all.
Taxi, bus or train to the Negev?
Intercity buses run on every route here, and rail routes and timetables are worth checking on the operator's site. Two things shape the choice more than the ticket price. Trains do not run on Shabbat — roughly Friday afternoon to Saturday night — and most of the country has no public transport in that window, which is when a pre-booked taxi fills the gap. And Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon station is deep underground beside the Central Bus Station, away from the Old City and the hotel districts, so one leg turns into three.
Families, groups and luggage
A regular taxi carries up to 4 passengers and up to 3 large suitcases, with carry-ons at the driver's discretion. Beyond that the fleet steps up: a 6-seat large taxi takes about 6–8 suitcases, a 10-seat van about 10–12, and a 19-seat minibus 19 or more with a luggage hold. Book a 6-seat large taxi, 10-seat van or 19-seat minibus on our large taxi page — we confirm the price within minutes.
Child seats and boosters are free when requested in advance, and strollers, folding wheelchairs and sports gear travel at no extra charge.
Booking, payment and the small print
Almaxpress is Jerusalem-based and has been running intercity transfers since 2015. Book through the calculator, on WhatsApp or by phone on +972-50-912-2133; confirmation arrives in writing with the price. Pay cash to the driver, by credit card charged in advance, or by bank transfer by arrangement; a deposit may be requested for long trips.
Cancelling is free more than 24 hours ahead; 24 to 6 hours before, up to 50%; under 6 hours or a no-show, 100%. Cancellations go in writing by WhatsApp or email — see our terms page. And one point worth stating plainly: we are an intercity service and do not take rides inside Jerusalem or Beit Shemesh city limits.
Bottom line
- Jerusalem → Beer Sheva: 104 km, about 92 minutes, from ₪570 by day; ₪640 at night, ₪720 on Shabbat and holiday nights — same price in reverse.
- Ben Gurion Airport → Beer Sheva: 97 km, about 67 minutes, from ₪490 by day, with a name-sign pickup in Terminal 3 arrivals.
- Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Arad and Dimona are priced by the official meter tariff — get an instant price in the calculator.
- We drive 24/6, Sunday to Friday. No service on Shabbat or Jewish holidays; Saturday-night rides are pre-booked.
- Groups: 6-seat large taxi, 10-seat van or 19-seat minibus, price confirmed within minutes; child seats free on request.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Jerusalem to Beer Sheva?
From ₪570 by day for a regular taxi with up to 4 passengers, under the official 2026 meter tariff. Night rides start at ₪640 and Shabbat or holiday nights at ₪720; the final price is confirmed at booking.
How long does the drive take?
About 92 minutes for the 104 km, via Highway 6 and Route 40 or via Route 60. Add 15–20 minutes in rush hour.
How much is a taxi from Ben Gurion Airport to Beer Sheva?
From ₪490 by day for 97 km and roughly 67 minutes. An official ₪5 departure surcharge applies when leaving the airport; night rides start at ₪560 and Shabbat or holiday nights at ₪620.
Is Beer Sheva to Jerusalem the same price?
Yes. It covers the same 104 km in about 92 minutes, so it also starts at ₪570 by day.
Can I take a taxi to Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, Arad or Dimona?
Yes, we drive anywhere in the Negev. Those destinations are priced by the official meter tariff rather than a headline figure — get an instant price in the calculator.
Do you drive to Beer Sheva on Shabbat?
No, there is no service on Shabbat or Jewish holidays. Pre-book a Saturday-night ride before Shabbat begins; it departs once Shabbat is out, at Tariff B until 19:00 and Tariff C from 19:01.
We are six people with a lot of luggage — what should we book?
A 6-seat large taxi, or a 10-seat van if the suitcases outnumber the passengers. Larger groups take the 19-seat minibus; we confirm the price within minutes.
One car, one price, all the way to the Negev
Send the address, the date and the number of passengers — we confirm in writing.
