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Modi'inמודיעין
Spend a single day in Modi'in, focusing on the central park, observatory and nearby heritage sites; no need to stay overnight.
Modi'in is a planned city in the Shfela, roughly halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Its main attractions are a few parks, an observatory and the Hasmonean Heritage Museum, all within easy walking distance. Public transport connects it to the major hubs, making a day visit practical.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot)
- Airport
- TLV
- Nights
- 0–1 (optional)
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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 Modi'in100 ▾
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 Modi'in, 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
- SafetyModi'in is generally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance (mda) · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion Airport (≈10 km (6.2 mi) west, reachable by Route 443 bus or car).TLV Ben Gurion Airport (≈6.2 mi (10 km) west, reachable by Route 443 bus or car).
- Getting aroundKavim runs 10 city bus lines; main routes (50, 51, 58) every 20 min.
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₪15–25
- BeerBeer (pint)₪20–30
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₪70–90
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₪30–50
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personILS 80
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per roomILS 380
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per roomILS 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 120 · Mid ILS 200 · High ILS 350
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 Airport (≈10 km (6.2 mi) west, reachable by Route 443 bus or car)TLV Ben Gurion Airport (≈6.2 mi (10 km) west, reachable by Route 443 bus or car)
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
Best
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
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Modi'in: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 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
Kavim runs 10 city bus lines; main routes (50, 51, 58) every 20 min. Train at Modi'in Merkaz links to Tel Aviv, Haifa and Nahariya. Taxis and Sherut services are also available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Latrun Monastery
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 50 south to Latrun stop, then walk 5 min
Historical site with museum; check opening hours.
Neot Kedumim
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Drive or bus 50 north 5 km (3.1 mi) on Route 443Drive or bus 50 north 3.1 mi (5 km) on Route 443
Biblical nature reserve, entry free.
Jerusalem
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train from Modi'in Merkaz to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon, about 30 min
Full day needed for major sights.
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.
Modi'in Central area
Closest to bus station and train stop; suitable for one night if needed
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
- ₪150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪250–400 excl. bed
- High
- ₪400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business‑hotel double room1 × 1 night × ILS 380 | ILS 380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ILS 200 | ILS 400 |
| Kavim city bus ticket (one day)2 × ILS 30 · check | ILS 60 |
| Train ticket TLV‑Modi'in (round‑trip)2 × ILS 45 · check | ILS 90 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 93 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 512 per person per day, bed included | ILS 1,023 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₪8–12 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪15–25 |
| Beer (pint) | ₪20–30 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₪70–90 |
| Museum entry | ₪30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 30 °C (86 °F); carry water.Summer temperatures can exceed 86 °F (30 °C); carry water.
- Check bus schedules online; some lines run limited trips per day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance (MDA)
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Modi'inמודיעין
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance (MDA)101
- Fire102
Embassy
US consulate in Tel Aviv; other nations have embassies in Tel Aviv.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ben Gurion → Modi'in (bus): ≈ ₪30, 30 min (check)
- Modi'in ↔ Tel Aviv (train): ≈ ₪45 each way, 30 min (check)
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?)
- אפשר לשלם בכרטיס? — Can I pay by card? (efshar leshalem be-kartis?)
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 Modi'in. 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 (hot)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add direct shuttle from Ben Gurion Airport to Modi'in (check schedule).
- Create bike‑share stations near bus hub.
Sources
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