ATV, RZR, or Ranger: How to Choose Your Vehicle for an Eilat Tour

ATV: A Direct Connection to the Terrain

An ATV is a four-wheel off-road vehicle you ride astride, with motorcycle-style handlebars. U-Drive Eilat offers models from 300cc to 700cc — from light bikes for beginners to powerful ones for experienced riders.

An ATV seats a driver and one passenger, with a 150 kg combined weight limit. Driving requires a valid Category B license. Under our current tour conditions, ATV passengers can ride from age 8; confirm the requirements for your group before booking.

• 300–400cc — for beginners and teens
• 500–700cc — for experienced riders
• Automatic transmission — just throttle and brake

More details: ATV tours in Eilat.

RZR: Stability and Adrenaline at the Same Time

The RZR is a sporty side-by-side buggy: seats next to each other, a steering wheel, seat belts, and a roll cage. A low center of gravity and wide stance make it more stable than an ATV.

Available in a 2-seat version (RZR 900 / RZR XP) and a 4-seat version (RZR 4 / RZR Turbo S 4). Only the driver needs a Category B license — passengers can ride from age 5.

More details: RZR tours in Eilat.

Ranger: The Family Option Without Compromises

The Polaris Ranger is the family-oriented option, with car-like steering, seat belts, and a roomier layout. The Ranger accommodates up to 4 participants. We confirm the passenger-age requirements for the selected configuration when you book, so the setup fits your group.

With bench seating and seat belts, the Ranger is the standard choice for families with young kids and mixed groups where not everyone wants to drive.

More details: family tours with kids in Eilat.

So Which Vehicle Should You Choose?

If you want the most direct off-road feel and don't mind riding astride — go with an ATV. If stability matters and you're riding as a couple or a group of four — choose an RZR. If your group includes kids, older relatives, or you just want comfort without dust in your face — the Ranger.

All three options run on the same Nahal Shlomo reserve route, with a briefing and guide escort — you can even split your group across different vehicles on the same tour.

For a commercial comparison of U-Drive with other operators, see why choose U-Drive.

The comparison at a glance

This table is a starting point, not a replacement for checking a specific vehicle. The right choice also depends on the group, driver experience, children, preferred pace, and what is actually available on the date of the tour.

Choose by the type of trip

A couple or two adults

If you want to sit next to each other, share the view, and talk during the route, an RZR is usually the natural option to consider. The driver and passenger sit side by side, so you do not have to turn around to communicate. You still get an open desert experience rather than a standard car ride.

An ATV can also work well for two adults. One person drives and the passenger sits behind, while the driver gets a more direct, body-involved feel of the trail. Before booking, ask which two-person configuration is available and whether it matches your experience level.

A family with children

Start with the people, not the vehicle name: who will drive, who will ride as a passenger, and which seating position feels comfortable for the child. At U-Drive, the conditions differ by vehicle: ATV passengers can ride from age 8 and RZR passengers from age 5. For the Ranger, we confirm the passenger requirements before booking based on the selected vehicle and group.

Families often look at the Ranger because of its car-like seating, belts, and roomier layout. Other families prefer the RZR because passengers sit beside the driver and the ride feels more sporty. If a child is sensitive to noise, dust, or bumps, say so in advance so the team can discuss the most suitable format.

Friends or a mixed group

Everyone in a group does not have to want the same kind of ride. One person may prefer an ATV, another may want to sit beside the driver in an RZR, while a family member may feel more comfortable in a Ranger. Tell us the complete group in advance instead of assuming every combination is available in every slot.

The shared pace matters more than the most experienced driver. If some participants have never ridden off-road, choose a format in which everyone can follow the briefing and the guide comfortably. An experienced participant should not turn a guided group route into a race.

Licenses, age, and preparation

Drivers of an ATV or RZR need a valid Category B driving license. Passengers do not need a license. If you plan to drive a Ranger yourself or minors are joining, ask us to confirm the age requirements and suitable configuration before payment.

Before arrival, send the team four simple details:

• how many adults and children are coming;
• who plans to drive;
• whether each planned driver has a valid Category B license;
• whether the group wants a calmer seating position or the more direct feel of an ATV.

This information is more useful than choosing by a vehicle photo alone. Similar-looking machines can differ in seating, capacity, and rules of use.

What to ask before booking

Ask which vehicle is available on your date, how many people fit the selected configuration, and which documents the drivers need. Also confirm the route duration, meeting point, arrival time, and any clothing guidance. Some answers depend on the season, schedule, and group composition.

If you are choosing between an ATV and an RZR, describe the experience you want: “we want a more active feel,” “we want to sit next to each other,” “we are travelling with a child,” or “none of us has ridden before.” That gives the team more useful information than simply asking which vehicle is best.

The short answer

Choose an ATV for a direct connection to the trail and a more active feeling of control. Choose an RZR when side-by-side seating, a roll cage, and a more familiar driving position matter. Consider a Ranger when family comfort and group seating come first.

There is no universally best vehicle. The best choice is the one that fits the people in your group, their experience, and the actual conditions of the tour. If you are still unsure, send us your group size and preferred date so the team can check realistic options without turning an informational comparison into a generic sales promise.