Changing Money in Jerusalem - Planning a visit to Jerusalem? Watch this! (2023)

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  • Planning to change money in Jerusalem? Looking for ATMs with low rates of commission? Then this video is for you. I’m going to show you the honest places where you should be extra careful, and point out which ATMs you should use and which you should avoid.
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    0:00 - Intro
    1:40 - Zion Square
    3:22 - City Hall
    5:00 - Mamila
    6:05 - Old City
    8:30 - Shops
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  • @Travelingisraelinfo
    @Travelingisraelinfo  Рік тому +5

    Like my content? Want to support my work? Become a member and get early access to my videos as well as other perks!
    Support me on Ko - fi - ko-fi.com/travelingisrael
    For all my tips, accommodation recommendations, digital tours and booklets check out my internet site - www.travelingisrael.com

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 Рік тому +34

    The most educational, entertaining, and brilliant travel guide on the planet.

  • @heard3879
    @heard3879 Рік тому +3

    I enjoyed that little coffee story at the end, it made me chuckle!

  • @kingshousetube
    @kingshousetube 6 місяців тому +1

    I think you should have a few more endings like this one. I found it quite refreshing...painted coffee! Shalom!

  • @sulemansalar1476
    @sulemansalar1476 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Oren very informative video shalom I'm from Pakistan I 💓🇵🇰 long live 🇵🇰🇵🇰🌹❤️👍

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Рік тому +8

    TODAH OREN 🤗,I am not able to travel 😞,…but I enjoy your videos and I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR EFFORTS TO HELP OTHERS,and learn more INTERESTING 🧐 things about ISRAEL …SHALOM ,yalla,bye 🙋‍♂️💚💚💚

  • @JackieSouLCarioca
    @JackieSouLCarioca Рік тому +20

    Oren, your videos are excellent! You have a great sense of humour and you’re honest!
    I wasn’t going to get your app because for my budget it is an expensive app, but now I will purchase your all because you earned my greater admiration when you introduced your viewers to your Grandfather 💙
    That added a special personal touch !
    I wish you all the very best, always!
    Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @sophiedimitriadis3354
    @sophiedimitriadis3354 5 місяців тому +1

    Just love, love this video. So nice to see a place from where I am. I'm not able to come right now. Hopefully, someday. Beautiful.

  • @danielktn
    @danielktn Рік тому +9

    I almost watched all of your videos, they are so informativ and everyone can see you like what you do, awesome!! Danke Oren

  • @NikCan66
    @NikCan66 Рік тому +10

    Brilliant advice and a money saver 👏

  • @lawrencealssid6122
    @lawrencealssid6122 Рік тому +12

    Thank you once again Oren for putting together such an informative and helpful video for those of us planning to visit Israel.

  • @roamingalone5226
    @roamingalone5226 9 місяців тому +2

    Praise the Lord I'd found your channel.

  • @tarajernigan2353
    @tarajernigan2353 Рік тому +6

    I remember visiting the art studio in the Cardo when I was in Israel in 2019. I'll be back next month, and can't wait to stop in again. Oren, I just bought your app, for my trip. If nothing else, your videos are so great, you deserve the "tip."

  • @simsalb
    @simsalb Рік тому +6

    Another excellent and informative video. Thank you!

  • @profnesamony
    @profnesamony 6 місяців тому

    Useful information especially for those who go to Jerusalem on a trip

  • @slmom8837
    @slmom8837 Рік тому +2

    Going there in 2 weeks . Thanks for the tips

  • @dananachum4356
    @dananachum4356 Рік тому +2

    Great video. I have a picture of that black and white cat in front of a painting of himself at that gallery!

  • @Maurice-Navel
    @Maurice-Navel Рік тому +3

    I loved the name of the cat "Loshelly" (not mine!).

  • @elijahhanavi7023
    @elijahhanavi7023 Рік тому +1

    the best exchange i found every trip i made to israel is in the old city, go in jaffa gate and straight down the step on the right is a muslim exchange, always the best,

  • @pamearojas3358
    @pamearojas3358 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the usful videos😊, shalom

  • @RNEGADE78
    @RNEGADE78 Рік тому +1

    I will be in Jerusalem in a few months and I can’t wait to go to that mosaic shop!

  • @davideskerlot2945
    @davideskerlot2945 Рік тому +2

    Jerusalem is so beautiful 🙂

  • @sarahhumphreys3980
    @sarahhumphreys3980 2 місяці тому

    Very informative. I would love to visit one day 😊

  • @MitzvosGolem1
    @MitzvosGolem1 Рік тому +1

    Mosaic shop awesome
    תודה רבה שלום

  • @PeterPanMan
    @PeterPanMan Рік тому +1

    Really Oren...you are almost TOO good. 👍

  • @jamessheehy2752
    @jamessheehy2752 Рік тому

    No idea why I haven't seen your vids in ages

  • @aimtok
    @aimtok Рік тому +1

    So useful, as I am traveling to Israel this year! Thank you!

    • @johnnaulu9640
      @johnnaulu9640 Рік тому

      I am to Amy from Hillsong Greater West. I have been several times and I love Israel 🇮🇱 and I also went to Joseph Tomb in Nablus and Jacob’s well. and Mount Ebal and Gerizim .
      Now the best time to travel is 1st week or the second week of March before the Passover pagans call it Easter 🐣 and the western world 🌎 call it’s pagan name Easter 🐣 this is also the season of many deaths. Unnecessary deaths. Why ???? Unprotected. Just make sure you go the temple Mt. And King David City. And the Yehudah Market. Take care ✝️🕊️💜🇮🇱🕎

  • @asic45
    @asic45 Рік тому +3

    Excellent video as usual

  • @mindy1230
    @mindy1230 Рік тому

    Thank you ! I love your channel!

  • @matthijsvanemous7046
    @matthijsvanemous7046 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot

  • @TheSmithsons
    @TheSmithsons 8 місяців тому

    Really helpful video Thanks my first visit is coming up in October 23 Thanks

  • @preparedpair1502
    @preparedpair1502 Рік тому

    Yay!!! Glad to see you are adding more videos. Excellent video by the way. Have a wonderful day!

  • @lorinicolek
    @lorinicolek Рік тому +1

    Extremely helpful and exactly as he said

  • @jasonsmall5602
    @jasonsmall5602 Рік тому +11

    In my last three or four times in Israel, I used cash only once. It's easy to get by with only credit cards.

    • @MFPhoto1
      @MFPhoto1 Рік тому +1

      You will still need cash for a taxi. Also, small purchases are a hassle when you use a credit card. Besides the shop actually loses money on small purchases due to service fees.

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 7 місяців тому

      ​@@MFPhoto1living off CREDIT cards- DEBT is a joke .....that's a slave mentality

  • @ciriloreyes3184
    @ciriloreyes3184 8 місяців тому

    Highly recommended thank u

  • @karinabran9751
    @karinabran9751 Рік тому +2

    Oren I appreciate this video so much and loved it! Currency exchange places are essential when traveling (I used them a lot in my 3 months in israel). I’m hoping to come back to Israel in the future and come to Jerusalem again. I love the blue & white store introduced in the video-the cat is adorable too ❤

  • @olagapineda5329
    @olagapineda5329 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video ..!! Very informative..!!☺️👍

  • @yancylevy5779
    @yancylevy5779 Рік тому

    Thanks Oren!!! Excellent tips!!! And the name of the Kitty.. Losheli… very particular 😊.
    Todah

  • @Artemisia676
    @Artemisia676 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for doing this! Extremely helpful!

  • @raptureready519
    @raptureready519 Рік тому +1

    We bought paintings from Blue and white gallery and meet with this fine gentleman also

    • @cherylsklar6640
      @cherylsklar6640 Рік тому

      His father used to be at the store. He was a wonderful person.

  • @abdulraheem-wp2kr
    @abdulraheem-wp2kr Рік тому

    Informative video

  • @georgegherasim8149
    @georgegherasim8149 Рік тому

    Always good insight

  • @benmann9778
    @benmann9778 Рік тому

    Fantastic

  • @tonyjustice4554
    @tonyjustice4554 Рік тому

    amazing what a great place,

  • @dougbevan1786
    @dougbevan1786 Рік тому +2

    Another awesome video with insider tips - seriously good & exceptionally useful! Do you have any videos on exchange tips across the rest of the country? For example, if spending time in the Galilee, where are the best places for tourists to exchange money?

  • @Anna-mj9cs
    @Anna-mj9cs Рік тому +1

    You live in such an interesting country with lots of clever people

  • @deserteagle9025
    @deserteagle9025 Рік тому +2

    Great video as always Oren!!! Jerusalem is truly magical place.

  • @heatherwiner2883
    @heatherwiner2883 10 місяців тому

    I am planning a trip to Israel in October or November. I am going solo and my first time traveling alone. Only been to Florida with a friend. Going to watch your other videos to figure out how to find and book tour guides

  • @49michael1960
    @49michael1960 11 місяців тому +1

    I stayed a couple of times in Israel and my experience is first and almost using credit cards. I had only a small amount of cash with me. You can use the creditcard all the time, at a filling station you need help at the office, they are very helpful and explain all the needs in English, no problems. Have a good time in Israel and enjoy all the sites.

  • @nicholassiminson2699
    @nicholassiminson2699 Рік тому +1

    I lived and worked in Israel for 3 Years in the 80s and had an Apartment in Tel Aviv. I can tell you some Horror Stories about changing Money. We were constantly approached on the Streets to change Money. At that Time Israelis were not permitted to have Foreign Currency unless they had a Visa for traveling out of Israel. We learned very quickly all of the “Tricks”. The worst Offenders were the “Curly Wurlies”. Inflation was enormous and the Black Market Exchange Rate was published in the Newspapers every Day. We had our favorite Shops to Change but only changed our US Dollars one Week at a Time. The only Time I changed in the Bank is when I bought a new Subaru and had to prove that I had changed my Dollars legally. We visited Israel a couple of Years ago after 30 Years absence and could not recognize the Place. It had changed so drastically (and not always for the better). Shallow alachem.

  • @anaszwawi17
    @anaszwawi17 8 місяців тому

    lovely country

  • @Elizabeth-hp8wx
    @Elizabeth-hp8wx 9 місяців тому +1

    Good morning Oren, your videos are excellent and helpful. Thank you for very informative videos.
    How much a private tour cost and we are planning to visit for 10 days Israel tour.

  • @matej9255
    @matej9255 Рік тому +1

    God willing I will visit Jerusalem this year! It would mean so much to me

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 7 місяців тому +1

      Are you part of the Hebrew Israelite religion ? They use that apttmh alot

  • @joshuabray37
    @joshuabray37 Рік тому

    Those manhole covers are probable the most meaningful manhole covers in the world (seriously). I never thought I'd say that sentence... That's neat message.

    • @deanl0
      @deanl0 9 місяців тому

      Many places around the world you will see a fish on the manhole drainage
      which is very cool too.🐠respect!

  • @Goldencitygirl
    @Goldencitygirl 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video…👍…I have exchanged money a few times while in Israel…then I found out I could do the same in my County 🇨🇦…either at my bank or an exchange business…most times I got a better exchange at my bank…I also have an free app on my phone that gives me an approximate exchange rate which is very useful…when traveling…toda

  • @user-bj2gq4pt3j
    @user-bj2gq4pt3j Рік тому

    I have exchanged $ near the stores that you show first and it was fair but the best rate I got was by withdrawing cash from my US bank account at the atm across Davidka plaza. Excellent video

  • @DrSanjayGodara771
    @DrSanjayGodara771 11 місяців тому +1

    Appreciate your video , good to see you,ni am planning to visit soon, needs your help in getting domitery hostel in natayale

  • @elijahhanavi7023
    @elijahhanavi7023 Рік тому

    i watched more of the video and you showed the muslim exchange i use , so great that you know it

  • @lisawaters2585
    @lisawaters2585 Рік тому +1

    Great content, Oren. Interestingly presented, even if by a severely Wisconsin-biased fellow. Lol

  • @CeylonBoy4643
    @CeylonBoy4643 Рік тому

    Godbless

  • @jerydob6499
    @jerydob6499 Рік тому

    God is good all the time.

  • @xbioman7882
    @xbioman7882 Рік тому

    Oren, you sound terrible. Hope you feel better soon. Another great video.

  • @Veritas718
    @Veritas718 Рік тому +1

    When I was in Israel, our tour guide took us to a bank for our monetary transactions. We never encountered any problems. (CJB): " For the love of money is a root of all the evils; because of this craving, some people have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves to the heart with many pains."

  • @carmenmccauley585
    @carmenmccauley585 7 місяців тому

    Jumping into the future... I started watching after Oct 7 and I'm working my way backwards. You inspired me. Just finished reading The Palestinian Delusion and today started The Complete Infidels Guide to the Koran.

  • @helenel4126
    @helenel4126 Рік тому

    Todah, Oren. What luck- I'll be staying near the J**** Gate when in Jerusalem. Will be sure to avoid the atms there. I'm hoping the guide(s) for the tour I'm on (which will go to Caesaria and Haifa, then up to the Galilee and south to the Negev) will be as helpful as you.

  • @theheilious
    @theheilious Рік тому

    2:00 , 2:32 , 6:28 In general: It cost about $42+ USD to exchange $500 USD - $1680 ILS

  • @abbyk36
    @abbyk36 Рік тому +1

    Oren, what about changing money at Mahane Yehuda? I have found that to be the best rates (along Agrippas)

  • @rayross997
    @rayross997 Рік тому +1

    Does this work for Wisconsin currency too? Thanks Oren, you produce great info.

  • @jbb1102
    @jbb1102 15 днів тому

    Ben Yehuda street!:))💙💙

  • @rogerphillips7270
    @rogerphillips7270 Рік тому

    Finding places to change HKD and renminbi was a bit of a challenge. There’s a decent place in one of the back streets near the Damascus gate away from the tourist area. Getting shekels in Hong Kong also takes a bit of a search. (1 shekel =$2/¥2 roughly, so easy to work out prices)

  • @vickiamaral6494
    @vickiamaral6494 Рік тому

    Thank your for all your advice traveling in May, can’t wait to see all of the wonderful places. Do you do tours? How to contact you?

  • @mottyk8491
    @mottyk8491 Рік тому

    Best rate from money changers are outside yeshiva Mir or kosel vasiken minyan eisenbach or winegarten

  • @user-no1iz5dg1z
    @user-no1iz5dg1z 6 місяців тому

  • @andrealorenzato2550
    @andrealorenzato2550 Рік тому +4

    I am Italian and tomorrow I will be in Jerusalem!!

    • @Travelingisraelinfo
      @Travelingisraelinfo  Рік тому +1

      Enjoy!

    • @MFPhoto1
      @MFPhoto1 Рік тому +1

      There are some great Italian restaurants in Israel. But I am sure you have those in Italy as well. 🤣 There are great restaurants of all sorts in Israel, so I hope you don't have the room and board rate. You don't want to end up eating all your meals at the hotel.
      When in Jerusalem, check out the Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art. It is rather small, but if you are in the vicinity, it is worth a looksee.

  • @PredragCiric
    @PredragCiric Рік тому

    Sellers accept the euro but value it as a dollar. it is not profitable to have euros.
    Thanks to these video clips, I found my way around Israel easier.
    I was during Shabbat and Passover. Exchange offices were not working, and in some shops you only needed cash, in churches and taxis as well.
    If you plan on cash then better dollar than euro.
    Of course, exchange offices calculate according to the exchange rate, and that's ok. I just changed into one of these from the video clip.

  • @noafox5592
    @noafox5592 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this! What date did you film this on?❤

  • @Gdub33
    @Gdub33 7 місяців тому

    12:37 Can you pet loshalee? I wanna pet him and that other cat.
    Are the really old buildings from the video reinforced for earthquakes?

  • @jhrsmail
    @jhrsmail Рік тому +2

    Thanks Oren, I'm still not clear on if I should exchange or not. US Dollars seem to be common currency in Jerusalem.

    • @glennoyong7593
      @glennoyong7593 Рік тому +1

      You can pay in USD but the change will be in shekels and usually of a bad rate.

    • @Travelingisraelinfo
      @Travelingisraelinfo  Рік тому +2

      Only in some places you can pay with $

    • @jhrsmail
      @jhrsmail Рік тому +1

      Wow. Sad day for us. We had passport issues getting on the plane. Jerusalem is not going to happen for us right now. I'm heartbroken, not sure how we can afford to try this again. Thanks Oren for the videos, we were confident we could do it with your app and videos. 👍

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 7 місяців тому

      ​@@jhrsmailkeep the Faith!
      All will be well

  • @fabiandoestravel
    @fabiandoestravel Рік тому

    Do you get better rate withdraw money Unionpay Debit card ATM? I am from singapore. So we have to change currency into USD before coming ti Israel.

  • @sofiasoterio7849
    @sofiasoterio7849 Рік тому

    Hello everything is fine? I'm Brazilian and I live in London. could you please tell me if i get the visa at the airport or do i have to get it before? thank you shalom

  • @jibr.8860
    @jibr.8860 Рік тому +1

    nice! thanks again. i bet if you ever get a cat youll call it wisconsin ;-)

  • @rhodesia1980
    @rhodesia1980 Рік тому +1

    So is the Money exchange place right inside the Damascus gate as you enter on the right side a good place to exchange money?

  • @drclown2103
    @drclown2103 11 місяців тому

    in jerusalem can use wise card to buy something or food?

  • @tanujasantiago1901
    @tanujasantiago1901 Рік тому

    God almighty protect GOD’S LAND AMEN 🙏🏼 FROM ALL EVIL TERRORIST VIOLENCE HATRED JEALOUSY CRIMES IN GOD’S MIGHTY POWER AMEN 🙏🏼

  • @idaselinahobbs9031
    @idaselinahobbs9031 4 місяці тому

    I am just wondering whether those exchange places in Jerusalem accept Euro as well? 🤔 Or is it just USD

  • @samevans6521
    @samevans6521 Рік тому

    Thank you for your video. Can you get cash from your bank card? I am coming to Israel in August.
    Revin Evans
    Queensland Australia

  • @BilboBaggins236
    @BilboBaggins236 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video! Got a question, is it possible to use debit cards in Israel? Creditcards are barely used in my country and getting one is a lot of hassle. Will probably do it if needed, but if debit cards work that'd be great.

    • @Travelingisraelinfo
      @Travelingisraelinfo  Рік тому +1

      As far as I know,You can't use debit cards. You need a credit card for tenting a car or paying in hotels

    • @Travelingisraelinfo
      @Travelingisraelinfo  Рік тому

      As far as I know,You can't use debit cards. You need a credit card for tenting a car or paying in hotels

    • @J_a_s_o_n
      @J_a_s_o_n 7 місяців тому

      ​@@Travelingisraelinfowhy is it not possible to use a debit card?
      A debit card means you actually have your own money unlike credit cards that is borrowing?🤔

  • @psikogeek
    @psikogeek 11 місяців тому

    I heard that a temple there had well established money changers.

    • @deanl0
      @deanl0 9 місяців тому +1

      Jesus took care of them long long time ago

  • @rosalindglazer7454
    @rosalindglazer7454 Рік тому

    But Oren - my friends stayed at the Eldan Hotel in Jerusalem in December and locked USD in their room safe. When they returned the safe had been robbed and the staff shrugged their shoulders. Later they said they fired the room attendant or maintenance person (can't remember which it was) and that's it. No ownership or compensation for the loss. Thank goodness, my friends were able to find another hotel during that busy time because they felt really unsafe there. Did the staff know that they had a thief employed there? What a horrible experience. I wouldn't carry that much cash nor assume that it is safe ANYWHERE I travel. Israel is a country like anywhere and there are thieves here too.

    • @davidschalit907
      @davidschalit907 Рік тому +1

      Well, we now know not to stay at the Eldan Hotel. I hope your friends put a strong comment in their review section on Google Maps AND on any other place a review can be written.

    • @annyjoseph6162
      @annyjoseph6162 Рік тому

      Of course.I live in Jerusalem.I have been "pickpocketed " twice, my husband too.We have been burglared and my daily stole my jewelery box under my nose.
      Israel is a normal country .I never leave the house with a lot of money in my bag.
      The"banana" pouch is a good solution for tourists who need cash.

    • @annyjoseph6162
      @annyjoseph6162 Рік тому

      Of course.I live in Jerusalem.I have been "pickpocketed " twice, my husband too.We have been burglared and my daily stole my jewel box under my nose.
      Israel is a normal country .I never leave the house with a lot of money in my bag.
      The"banana" is a good solution for tourists who need cash.

  • @alexanderoyola286
    @alexanderoyola286 4 місяці тому

    wisconsin

  • @rjh2772
    @rjh2772 Рік тому

    can you help in the city of Tel Aviv

  • @edwinbruno9405
    @edwinbruno9405 Рік тому

    Why not exchange dollars at a bank?

  • @Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam
    @Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam Рік тому

    I have a question for anybody, I intend on going to Israel this year and Egypt next year am I likely to face issues doing that?

    • @deanl0
      @deanl0 9 місяців тому

      Egypt nowadays is a bit volatile, so it would be wise not to have israeli stamps in your passport. You should be able to get the stamps on a different piece of paper, you need to ask first.

  • @asahel980
    @asahel980 Рік тому

    Ive have watched some of your videos and you always use the state of Winsconsin to compare why is that?

  • @i94south34
    @i94south34 Рік тому

    Wisconsin??

  • @michaelarlen9121
    @michaelarlen9121 Рік тому +2

    Cabs don’t except credit cards.

    • @Travelingisraelinfo
      @Travelingisraelinfo  Рік тому +1

      True and important

    • @MFPhoto1
      @MFPhoto1 Рік тому

      True, and that's a bit annoying. When I arrive in Israel, I will take the train to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or wherever. But I still need a taxi to get from the train station to the hotel. So I have to find an ATM either at the airport or bus station. After an 11+ hour flight, I just want to get to the hotel, and not hunt for an ATM!

  • @RRacel
    @RRacel Рік тому

    I been to israel......I regret i never visited the dead sea and Haifa.......

    • @deanl0
      @deanl0 9 місяців тому

      People also regret why they never been to Israel.
      Keep on trukin'

  • @the2ndcoming135
    @the2ndcoming135 Рік тому

    1Corinthians 15:58((N.L.T.))⏰

  • @ThiccPhoenix
    @ThiccPhoenix Рік тому +1

    Israeli money is so pretty!
    I have a ₪50 and a ₪100 notes. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

  • @waynemoore4678
    @waynemoore4678 Рік тому

    Bro Orin Boker Tov and Shalom I need an email address to contact you soon