Major city · Israel
Ra'ananaרעננה
Spend half a day in Ra'anana (3–4 h) to see the Founders Museum and the city park; no need to stay overnight.
Ra'anana is a mid-size suburban city north of Tel Aviv with a large park, a local history museum and a shopping mall. It is easy to reach by bus from Tel Aviv and can be explored on foot in a few hours, making it a short stop rather than a base.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)
- avoid Aug (heat) (check)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ra'anana100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ra'anana, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.Israel-wide
- SafetyRa'anana is considered safe for tourists; standard city precautions apply.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway, about 30 km (19 mi) north (check)).TLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway, about 19 mi (30 km) north (check)).
- Getting aroundEgged buses 501/502 (hourly, ~₪10 one‑way) and Metropoline 347 (express, hourly) connect to Tel Aviv.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₪8–12
- Street or quick mealFalafel sandwich₪15–20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi₪50–70
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₪20–30
- Budget bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomILS 700
- Mid-range bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomILS 1,000
- High-end bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomILS 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 300 · Mid ILS 500 · High ILS 800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway, about 30 km (19 mi) north (check))TLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main international gateway, about 19 mi (30 km) north (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ra'anana: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Egged buses 501/502 (hourly, ~₪10 one‑way) and Metropoline 347 (express, hourly) connect to Tel Aviv. Local line 29 runs east‑west along Ahuza. Walking covers most sights; the longest intra‑city walk is ~30 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tel Aviv
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train from nearby Petah Tikva station, about 20 km (12 mi), 15 minTrain from nearby Petah Tikva station, about 12 mi (20 km), 15 min
Major attractions, beaches and nightlife.
Herzliya
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus 29 or local train, 10 min
Coastal promenade and marina.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City hotels
Several 3‑ and 4‑star hotels near the park; no hostels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪250–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪400–550 excl. bed
- High
- ₪650–900 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single hotel room1 × 1 night × ILS 400 | ILS 400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 300 | ILS 300 |
| Egged bus 501/502 one‑way1 × ILS 10 · check | ILS 10 |
| Local bus 29 ride1 × ILS 5 · check | ILS 5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 72 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 787 per person per day, bed included | ILS 787 |
2026 estimate in ILS; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪15–20 |
| 5 km taxi | ₪50–70 |
| Museum entry | ₪20–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus fares are about ₪10; verify current price.
- Peak summer heat can make outdoor walking uncomfortable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Ra'ananaרעננה
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לכתובת הזאת, בבקשהTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance101
- Fire102
- Home Front Command104
Embassy
US consulate in Tel Aviv; other nations have embassies in Jerusalem.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Egged 501/502 Tel Aviv ↔ Ra'anana: ≈₪10 one‑way, about 1 h (check)
- Local bus 29 within Ra'anana: ₪4–5 per ride
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה עולה? — How much is it? (kama ze oleh?)
- איפה השירותים? — Where is the toilet? (eifo ha-sherutim?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ra'anana. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check) · avoid Aug (heat) (check)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add hostel options if demand rises.
- Create a bike‑share guide for the park loops.
Sources
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