After Pesach, I booked as an Israeli (including VAT) with no MCW 3 day rental for a Nissan Tida (unlimited miles) for about $120. I'm Under 25. I'm pretty sure that's a very good deal - much cheaper than anything else that I could find online. I rented at the Avis on Yirmiyahu (Bar Ilan). I got the number from my brother in law, there's an Avis agent in the US and they book it for you. Call 201-750-2050. Obviously if you are over 25, use a MCW or book a cheaper class it'll be less. They also give you a free upgrade on every rental - subject to availability.
Im heading over next week, but will p/u at T3. could very well be depending what time a person arrives it might be best to use Nesher to/from Jerusalem and waste their time getting a car in Jerusalem,I say "waste" since its usually a very long process, till they get to you and then till they drive teh car up to the place.Could be the place on Bar Ilan would be quicker only they dont have a huge seclection there so youd be stuck with whatever they have Sort of like a meal on aplane , the FA asks youif you want to eat and you ask do I have achoice and they answer sure do Yes or No
The whole process took about an hour. I didn't want to wait for them to pick up the car and bring it to me, so I went with them to pick it up and take it directly from there. They drove me 4 levels down in the RavShefa parking lot. They have a LOT of cars there! Tons. with Avis stickers on them. I'm not sure that they're all actively in the fleet, although, if that's the case, why would they be there? It seemed like they took up the whole parking lot. I returned it at the Avis on King David, (the branch was empty then) and I asked how long the wait would be when renting a car by them. They told me it can take an hour, it depends on the day - there's no express check out there or at any other branch in Israel - even if they advertise Avis Preferred, bec. the Israeli laws don't allow it. So I guess it can take a while anywhere, not just in the airport.