For Visitors
The Tourist's Guide to a
Driving Experience in Israel
You've planned the holy sites, the beaches and the food tour. Here's the itinerary item nobody back home will have: driving a 450-hp Corvette on a desert race track, or a rally-bred EVO X through the Judean Hills — with an English-speaking instructor beside you. This guide covers everything a visitor needs to know.
Who this is for
You don't need to be a car person. Our visiting drivers range from honeymooners looking for one adrenaline day between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, to parents gifting a track session to a car-obsessed teenager (with a valid license), to business travelers stealing a free morning. If you can drive a car at home, you can do this: a certified instructor sits in the car with you the entire session, the pace adapts to your level, and insurance plus a full safety briefing are always included.
The two non-negotiables are simple: a valid driver's license — your foreign license is fine, no Israeli or international permit needed — and a WhatsApp message to book, because EXR deliberately has no online checkout. Every booking is arranged personally, in English, at +972-50-661-0451.
Fitting the drive into your itinerary
South option: Arad + Masada & the Dead Sea
The Arad race track sits in southern Israel, in the same general region as two of the country's most famous attractions — Masada and the Dead Sea, both within roughly an hour's reach of the area. That makes a natural full southern day: sunrise or morning laps on Israel's most technical circuit — 14 corners, official pit lane — then history at Masada or a float in the Dead Sea while the adrenaline settles. If your trip already includes the Dead Sea region, the track is practically on the way.
Center option: Nes Harim + a Jerusalem day
Staying in or around Jerusalem? Nes Harim, in the Judean Hills, is about 30 minutes from the city. A morning of sports driving on winding mountain roads pairs perfectly with an afternoon in the Old City — you barely change geography, only centuries. It's the lowest-logistics way for most visitors to fit real sports driving into a packed trip.
Torn between them? See the full Arad vs. Judean Hills comparison.
Best seasons
- Summer (desert): book an early-morning session at Arad — the desert is at its best before the heat of the day.
- Winter: the desert around Arad is mild in winter, making it a comfortable all-day season for track driving.
- Spring & autumn: ideal everywhere — pleasant at the track and spectacular in the green Judean Hills.
What to bring
- ✓ Your valid driver's license (foreign is fine)
- ✓ Closed, flat-soled shoes — sneakers are perfect
- ✓ Comfortable clothes you can move in
- ✓ Sunglasses and sunscreen, especially in the desert
- ✓ Water — Arad is a desert venue
- ✓ Nothing else: car, fuel, insurance, instructor and video coverage are all provided
Booking from abroad, step by step
There is no booking form and no checkout page — by design. You message +972-50-661-0451 on WhatsApp (it works from any country), say when you'll be in Israel, which car tempts you and whether you lean track or mountain roads, and you get a personal reply in English with dates and an exact quote. Most visitors lock in their slot before they fly and treat it as the anchor of a free day.
Prices are public and transparent — from ₪1,000 (approx. $270) for a ~60-minute session to ₪8,000 (approx. $2,150) for a full day; the pricing page breaks down the tiers. To choose your machine before you message, meet the Corvette C6, EVO X and BMW M240, or read exactly how the race-driver-for-a-day experience runs.
Visitor FAQ
What visitors ask us most
Can I drive with my foreign driver's license?+
Yes. Foreign driver's licenses are accepted — bring your valid license from home and you're set. Visitors from abroad drive with EXR regularly.
Do the instructors really speak English?+
Yes — the certified instructor who sits beside you in the car speaks English, and so does the booking conversation on WhatsApp. The whole experience runs comfortably in English from first message to final debrief.
How do I book from abroad before my trip?+
Message +972-50-661-0451 on WhatsApp — it works identically from any country. Tell us your travel dates, preferred car and location, and you'll have a confirmed slot and personal quote before you board the plane. There's no online checkout; everything is arranged personally.
What does it cost in dollars?+
Sessions start at ₪1,000 — approximately $270 — for around 60 minutes of driving, and range up to ₪8,000 (approx. $2,150) for a full experience day. Prices are set in shekels; dollar figures are approximations.
When is the best time of year for the desert track?+
The Arad area is desert: in summer, book an early-morning session before the heat builds; in winter the desert is mild and comfortable most of the day. Spring and autumn are excellent throughout.
Can my family or travel companions come and watch?+
Yes — the Arad circuit has a spectator area for up to 1,000 people, so companions get a grandstand view. At Nes Harim companions accompany the group; ask us on WhatsApp about your specific party.
What should I bring on the day?+
Your valid driver's license, closed flat-soled shoes (sneakers are perfect), comfortable clothes, sunglasses, and water — especially at the desert track. Everything else, including the car, insurance and camera coverage, is provided.
Add the day nobody else's trip has
One WhatsApp message from wherever you are right now — and there's a sports car waiting for you in Israel.