Taxi Service taxis are the most convenient mode of West Bank transportation. Although slightly more expensive than Arab buses, they are also faster, more reliable, and more frequent. Use your time in a service to get to know some of your fellow passengers, especially on relatively long trips to Nablus or Hebron. If you feel lost or disoriented, consult the drivers; they are usually knowledgeable in matters ranging from the political situation to the location of an off-the-beaten-path ruin.

Private taxis are a more expensive option, but the most practical means of transportation when touring remote areas. A taxi driver can take you to the sight, and (for a few extra shekels) wait for you while you adore yet another Early Christian landmark.