Taxis are plentiful in all of Israel's major cities, though - as in most major centers around the world – they're not always easy to hail during the rush hours. All taxis in Israel must be metered electronically and the meter must be operated before the start of each ride, except when expressly excluded by regulations - inter-urban trips primarily, or unless a flat rate is agreed to prior to the start of the journey. The cost of inter-urban rides appears on an official price list that the driver must show upon request.
Taxi meters can print receipts, even in cases where a flat rate applies, and passengers are entitled to a receipt.
Depending on circumstances, the meter will be set to one of three different rates. The standard fare is operative all through the week. On Saturdays, holidays and at night there is a special surcharge, as there is when ordering a taxi by phone. The driver may also charge for luggage, depending on the number of pieces. In Israel, tipping in taxis is not a custom.