Jerusalem from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Jerusalem, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Jerusalem tripDay to day in Jerusalem, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £35 | £41 |
| A balanced mix | £61 | £67 |
| Mostly restaurants | £85 | £91 |
- Local transport: about £6 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £0.79 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £23 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 15% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, taxi-calculator.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
16°F
17°M
20°A
24°M
28°J
31°J
33°A
33°S
31°O
28°N
23°D
18°
The most pleasant months are October to May. August is the driest month (0 mm of rain) and January the wettest (88 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Fee: ₪25 a person.
Allow at least 7 days before you fly.
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Jerusalem
Tower of David Museumcastle · a couple of hoursCitadel by the Jaffa Gate with rooftop views; evening sound-and-light show sells out, book ahead
Mahane Yehuda Marketmarket · a couple of hoursFood stalls by day, bars by night; busiest on Friday before Shabbat, closed Saturday
Israel Museum and Shrine of the Bookmuseum · half a dayDead Sea Scrolls, the Second Temple model and a large art collection; a half day at least
Yad Vashemmuseum · half a dayIsrael's Holocaust memorial on Mount Herzl; free entry, closed Saturdays, allow at least three hours
Church of the Holy Sepulchrechurch · a couple of hoursArrive at opening to avoid the queue for the Tomb; shared between six Christian denominations
Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nationschurch · a couple of hours
Western Wall (Kotel)shrine · a couple of hoursOpen 24 hours; separate men's and women's sections, modest dress, no photos on Shabbat
Dome of the Rock and Temple Mountshrine · a couple of hoursNon-Muslims enter via the Mughrabi ramp near the Western Wall in limited morning and early-afternoon hours, Sunday to Thursday only; the Dome interior is closed to non-Muslims
Via Dolorosastreet · a couple of hoursThe 14 Stations of the Cross from the Lions' Gate through the Muslim Quarter to the Holy Sepulchre; Franciscans lead a procession on Fridays
Mount of Olives viewpointviewpoint · a couple of hoursThe classic panorama of the Old City and golden dome, best in morning light; walk down past the churches to Gethsemane
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Jerusalem cost?
Food and getting around come to about £41 a person a day eating street food, £67 with a balanced mix and £91 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
The most pleasant months are October to May. August is the driest month (0 mm of rain) and January the wettest (88 mm); daytime highs run from 16 to 33 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Israel?
Electronic Travel Authorisation, ₪25. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Jerusalem?
Tower of David Museum, Mahane Yehuda Market, Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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