In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Israel
Ra'anana
רעננה
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.
- Country
- Israel
- Local name
- רעננה
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Aug (heat) (check)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪250–350 excl. bed · Mid ₪400–550 excl. bed · High ₪650–900 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102 · Home Front Command 104
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪15–20 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | ₪50–70 |
| Museum entry | ₪20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport
- Main international gateway, about 30 km (19 mi) north (check)Main international gateway, about 19 mi (30 km) north (check)
Typical fares
- Egged 501/502 Tel Aviv ↔ Ra'anana
- ≈₪10 one‑way, about 1 h (check)
- Local bus 29 within Ra'anana
- ₪4–5 per ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Founders Museum
- Ra'anana City Park with lake and zoo
- Three‑story shopping mall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | 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 | ≈30 min total |
| Herzliya | Bus 29 or local train, 10 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- City hotels
- Several 3‑ and 4‑star hotels near the park; no hostels.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | סליחהsliḥa |
| Thank you | תודהtoda |
| How much is it? | כמה זה עולה?kama ze oleh? |
| Where is the toilet? | איפה השירותים?eifo ha-sherutim? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus fares are about ₪10; verify current price.
- Peak summer heat can make outdoor walking uncomfortable.
Ra'anana is considered safe for tourists; standard city precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ra'anana yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Founders Museum
- Ra'anana City Park with lake and zoo
- Three‑story shopping mall
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ra'anana, revision 5297782 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297782
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/raanana). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.