How to order a taxi at the Allenby checkpoint
Enter the route:
- Tel Aviv → Allenby checkpoint (Gesher Hussein)
- Indicate the date and desired departure time
- Select the desired type of car (sedan, business, minivan)
- Fill out the contact form with your phone number and email
- Receive confirmation and a link for secure payment
Travel time and route
The distance between Tel Aviv and the checkpoint is about 100-110 km.
The trip takes about 1.5-2.5 hours, depending on traffic and the situation at the border.
The main route is along Highway 1 and then Highway 90 towards Jericho and the checkpoint.
On the way, you will pass Lod, Ramle and the southern part of Jerusalem, and then descend into the valley along the Judean Desert. Along the way, the landscapes of the Shfela plain, desert plateaus and the Jordan Valley open up.
Information about the Allenby checkpoint
- Also known as the King Hussein Bridge or Gesher Hussein.
- NOT open 24 hours - closed at night, as well as on Israeli and Muslim holidays.
- There is strict control at the border, the crossing is outside Israeli jurisdiction.
- Important: you cannot cross in a rented car, it is best to have an Israeli driver.
- The crossing is divided into a pick-up/drop-off area and a bus section under Jordanian control.
What documents are needed
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Jordan visa — issued in advance, not issued on site
- Israeli visa (if required upon return)
- Paid departure fee (can be paid online or at the terminal)
- Medical insurance
- Baggage check and interview possible
Additional services
The trip can include everything that will make it comfortable: car delivery exactly to the address in Tel Aviv, help with suitcases, escort to the bus zone at the checkpoint, installation of a child seat upon request. If you need a driver who speaks fluent English or Russian, just indicate this when booking. You can also order a return transfer, from the Jordanian border back to Israel.
Cost and payment
The price of the trip is fixed in advance — you see the final amount before payment, without hidden surcharges or recalculations "on the spot". It includes the delivery itself, travel, luggage. Convenient payment: bank cards (including international ones), Bit, PayPal, Apple Pay or cash by agreement. All online payments are secure, card data is not saved.
Advantages of traveling with Emun Taxi
We know the route to Allenby well and understand how important it is to accurately calculate the arrival time. Especially at the border, where control can be unpredictable. With us, you will travel in a clean, comfortable car with a polite driver who speaks your language. Support is available 24/7, and we help not only get there, but also prepare - from visa advice to logistics in the opposite direction.
