Setting up Moovit and transportation payment apps
Several apps make getting around in Israel much easier.
IsraelRelocated Editorial · Updated 6 Nov 2026
Several apps make getting around in Israel much easier.
CORE APPS
• Moovit: Public transit planning, with real-time bus and train information. It is the most popular app in Israel.
• Google Maps: Also works well for transit and walking.
• Rav-Kav Online: Lets you load your card from your phone, if your phone supports NFC.
• Gett and Yango: Taxi apps.
• Pango and Cellopark: Parking payment apps.
• Waze: Navigation for drivers, popular in Israel.
SETTING UP
• Download the apps and enable location access.
• Save your home, school, and shul as favorites.
• Link a payment method where needed. Some apps require an Israeli number.
TIPS
• Check the schedule before you head out. Buses can be late.
• Keep your phone charged. A portable charger helps.
• Download offline maps in case of poor reception.
GOOD TO KNOW
Most public transit stops on Friday afternoon and does not run on Shabbat in most cities. Plan around it.
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