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Mazkeret Batyaמזכרת בתיה
Spend a half‑day (4‑5 h) exploring the historic sites, then head to Tel Aviv; one night only if you want a quiet stay.
Mazkeret Batya is a small agricultural town on the Israeli Coastal Plain, 26 km southeast of Tel Aviv. Its Rothschild‑era heritage is visible in several museums and historic houses. With a single bus line, a train stop and a boutique hotel, it fits a short stopover on a Tel Aviv‑Rehovot itinerary.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
- 1
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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 Mazkeret Batya100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mazkeret Batya, 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
- SafetyMazkeret Batya is generally safe; standard precautions apply – keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main gateway, 30 km (19 mi) north).TLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main gateway, 19 mi (30 km) north).
- Getting aroundWalk between sights; bus line 26 (Rehovot ↔ Mazkeret Batya) runs frequently; the town’s railway station connects to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₪8–12
- Street or quick mealFalafel sandwich₪12–18
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticketcheck₪5.90
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (most sites)check₪10–15
- Budget bedBoutique Hotel Lemazkeret double room, a night, per roomILS 350
- Mid-range bedBoutique Hotel Lemazkeret double room, a night, per roomILS 500
- High-end bedBoutique Hotel Lemazkeret double room, a night, per roomILS 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 150 · Mid ILS 250 · High ILS 400
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 gateway, 30 km (19 mi) north)TLV Ben Gurion International Airport (Main gateway, 19 mi (30 km) north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–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 (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mazkeret Batya: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Walk between sights; bus line 26 (Rehovot ↔ Mazkeret Batya) runs frequently; the town’s railway station connects to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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 Mazkeret Batya station, about 20 min
Main attractions are within walking distance from the station.
Rehovot
goDoor to door: ≈25 min total
Bus line 26, about 15 min
Visit the Weizmann Institute campus or the historic market.
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.
Boutique Hotel Lemazkeret
Central location on Sderot Rothschild, good for one night
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
- ₪150–200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪250–350 excl. bed
- High
- ₪400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Boutique Hotel Lemazkeret double room1 × 1 night × ILS 500 | ILS 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ILS 250 | ILS 500 |
| Bus line 26 round‑trip (Rehovot ↔ Mazkeret Batya)2 × ILS 20 · check | ILS 40 |
| Train ticket Tel Aviv ↔ Mazkeret Batya (one way)2 × ILS 15 · check | ILS 30 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ILS 80 · check | ILS 160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 123 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 677 per person per day, bed included | ILS 1,353 |
2026 estimate in ILS; flights and long‑distance rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪12–18 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₪4–6 |
| Local bus ticketcheck | ₪5.90 |
| Museum entry (most sites)check | ₪10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus line 26 is the only regular service; check timetable for late returns.
- Museum opening hours vary; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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Mazkeret Batyaמזכרת בתיה
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consulate is in Tel Aviv (check address); other embassies in Jerusalem.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 26 Rehovot → Mazkeret Batya: ≈ ₪5.90 per person (check)
- Train Tel Aviv → Mazkeret Batya: ≈ ₪15 per person (check)
Say or show
- סליחה — Excuse me / Sorry (sliḥa)
- תודה — Thank you (toda)
- כמה זה? — How much is it? (kama ze?)
- איפה השירותים? — Where is the bathroom? (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 Mazkeret Batya. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- 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 a bike‑share station near the railway stop for quicker museum hops.
- Create a joint ticket with Tel Aviv public transport for seamless transfers.
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