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Voykit pocket guide · Israel
Ramat Gan
רמת גן
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ramat Gan; see the Safari, Diamond Exchange tour and a mall, then head to Tel Aviv night.
Ramat Gan borders Tel Aviv and offers a zoo‑safari, Israel’s Diamond Exchange, the first Israeli mall and green parks. Its sights are compact, so one day covers the highlights.
- Country
- Israel
- Local name
- רמת גן
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 ₪150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₪250–400 excl. bed · High ₪400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪15–20 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₪45–60 |
| Ramat Gan Safari entry | ₪69 (₪62 discount) |
| Diamond Exchange tour | $80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion International Airport
- Train to Tel Aviv Central, then bus or walk to Ramat Gan (≈30 min total, check).
Typical fares
- Bus line 65 within Ramat Gan
- ≈ ₪12 per ride (check)
- Train Arlozorov → Ramat Gan
- ≈ ₪7 (check)
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
The centre is walkable; bus line 65 runs through the Boursa, stadium, mall and park. Train to Arlozorov station connects to the city centre.
See and do
Known for
- Ramat Gan Safari
- Israel Diamond Exchange tours
- Ayalon Mall (first Israeli mall)
- Avraham Krinitzi National Park
- Bar‑Ilan University
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | Bus line 65 or train to Tel Aviv Central (≈10 min) | ≈20 min total |
| Petah Tikva | Train from Arlozorov station to Petah Tikva (≈5 min, check) | ≈15 min total (check) |
| Herzliya | Bus line 65 north to Herzliya (≈20 min, check) | ≈30 min total (check) |
| Holon | Bus line 65 south to Holon (≈15 min, check) | ≈25 min total (check) |
Sleep
- Leonardo City Tower
- Business hotel near Diamond Exchange; good for short stays.
- Kfar Maccabiah
- Hotel and sports compound near the Maccabiah village.
- Rimonim Optima Ramat Gan
- Business‑oriented hotel with free Wi‑Fi.
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? |
| Can I pay by card? | אפשר לשלם בכרטיס?efshar leshalem be-kartees? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Safari vehicles must stay inside; leaving the car is prohibited.
- Friday Safari hours end at 14:00 (check); plan accordingly.
- Check opening times for the Diamond Exchange tour (price listed).
Check current government travel advice before visiting; the main local risk is wildlife in the Safari – stay in your vehicle.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ramat Gan yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ramat Gan Safari
- Israel Diamond Exchange tours
- Ayalon Mall (first Israeli mall)
- Avraham Krinitzi National Park
- Bar‑Ilan University
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Israel Ministry of Tourism: info.goisrael.com/
- Wikivoyage: Ramat Gan, revision 4988626 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4988626
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ramat-gan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.