Money at Ramon Airport (Eilat) (ETM)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Eilat, Israel.
Eilat uses the ILS (₪). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly ILS 18 bus / ILS 80–120 taxi. Card accepted; insist on the meter, not a flat quote.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Ramon Airport (Eilat) (ETM)?
Israel uses the ILS (₪). Airport ATMs dispense ILS directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from ETM to the city cost?
Expected fare on the ETM → Eilat route is roughly ILS 18 bus / ILS 80–120 taxi. Around ILS 200+ is already high, and Rare — small airport is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at ETM?
Not expected. Drivers in Israel don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at ETM?
Card accepted; insist on the meter, not a flat quote. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of ILS notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at ETM?
Only if you need $10–20 of ILS to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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