Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

What services does Daytrip offer?

Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.

Can I book a same-day trip?

Yes, you can use our day trips service to book your same-day excursion to and from your accommodation. Just select your city and choose from one of our hand-curated day trips to places you would otherwise miss without a car. Get all of the benefits of a day trip without having to plan each minor detail! If you can’t find what you’re looking for, use our custom request form to build your own day trip.

Can I book an airport transfer?

Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.

Can I hire a driver by the hour?

Yes! You can hire a private driver by the hour (for 2–8 hours, with a 40 km/hour limit) to fit your busy schedule. Add stops on the go, and your driver will wait for you nearby while you explore. This service is the most flexible for business meetings, shopping, and sightseeing.

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Private car transfers in Haifa

Discover private car transfers around Haifa, Israel, and explore the region in comfort with a friendly English-speaking driver.

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See more of Israel in a day, from popular sites to quiet corners, all with ease and comfort.

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The lower gardens and the main esplanade level are open to independent visitors and offer excellent views of the terraces and the shrine. The full internal descent through all 19 terraces is only accessible on a guided tour offered by the Baha'i community — check the official Baha'i Gardens website for current tour times and availability before your visit. It is worth timing your arrival to join one of these tours, as walking through the terraces from top to bottom — with the bay stretching out behind you — is a fundamentally different experience from viewing them from the street below.

Haifa is approximately 95 km (59 miles) north of Tel Aviv and around 155 km (96 miles) from Jerusalem. The drive from Tel Aviv takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic, and from Jerusalem approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. A private transfer is the most practical option because it takes you door-to-door without navigating bus connections or train timetables, and you can stop at points of interest along the way — the coastal road north of Tel Aviv offers some attractive options.

A well-paced day is enough to cover the main highlights. The Baha'i Gardens alone deserve at least 1.5 to 2 hours, especially if you descend from the top viewing terrace on foot. Add another hour or so for the German Colony and lunch, and a half-hour for Elijah's Cave. Arriving in the late morning and leaving by early evening gives you a full, unhurried experience without feeling rushed.

Haifa packs a remarkable amount of variety into a single day. You can walk through a preserved 19th-century German colonial neighborhood, look up at 19 terraced gardens climbing a UNESCO-listed mountainside, and visit a cave sacred to three major religions — all within a compact area. It is the kind of place where history, architecture, and natural beauty overlap without requiring much travel between them, making it one of the most rewarding day trip destinations in Israel.

The Baha'i Gardens are the centerpiece — 19 immaculate terraces of manicured gardens and fountains ascending Mount Carmel, culminating in a golden-domed shrine. Below them sits the German Colony, a leafy boulevard of restored red-roofed buildings now filled with cafes and galleries. Elijah's Cave, at the base of the mountain, is considered sacred in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. For a broader view of the city and bay, the Carmelit underground funicular — the only subway of its kind in Israel — connects the lower city to the summit.

Haifa has a distinct character that sets it apart. It is Israel's most coexistence-minded city, with Jewish, Arab, Christian, and Baha'i communities sharing neighborhoods in a way that feels genuinely integrated. This gives the city a more relaxed, everyday atmosphere compared to the charged historical intensity of Jerusalem or the beach-resort energy of Tel Aviv. The combination of a working port, a mountain, UNESCO-listed gardens, and a cosmopolitan cafe scene on a single hillside makes it unusually layered for a day trip — you leave feeling like you have seen something few other travelers prioritize.

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The cancellation policy may vary depending on your trip. The cancellation conditions available for your booking will always be shown before confirming your trip. Depending on eligibility, Daytrip offers different cancellation options: Non-refundable: If your trip is canceled after confirmation, the amount paid will not be refunded. Standard: If your trip is canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund. Flexible: If your trip is canceled at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before departure are not eligible for a refund. Trips booked less than 24 hours before departure may not be eligible for free cancellation unless stated otherwise during the booking process.

You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.

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