Banking hours are 8.30am-12.30pm, SundayThursday. On Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday banks are also open from 4-6pm. On Fridays, and the eve of Jewish holidays, banks are open from 8am-12 noon. These are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Israel has every style of accommodation, including deluxe hotels and resorts, tourist standard hotels, selfcatering apartments, bed and breakfast home stays, Kibbutz guest houses, Kibbutz home stays, youth hostels, field schools, and campsites.
Some Christian pilgrims stay at hospices run by various churches.
I srael has a highly developed transport system. Freeways link the major cities and the overall standard of main roads throughout the country is high. Independent travellers who choose to rent a vehicle will find travel within Israel quite simple. Road signs are in Hebrew, English and Arabic. If you wish to rent a car you will require a valid license and need to be over the age of 21.