Overview
Petah Tikva (פתח־תקוה) means "opening of hope" and was founded in 1878 as one of modern Israel's first agricultural settlements at the beginning of the Zionist movement. Early settlers drained the swamps and planted orange groves, becoming a major exporter of Jaffa oranges.
Day Trips · Family Travel · History
Before you go
Culture
Petah Tikva has a middle to upper-middle class population. Young singles often joke about the city, but families frequently choose it as a top residential area.
Health
The city has excellent medical facilities including Schneider Children's Hospital, one of the best in the Middle East. Medical tourism is popular, especially from former Soviet Union countries.
Money
Israeli currency is the shekel (₪). Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Israel.
Transport
Petah Tikva is connected to Tel Aviv by road and train. The road to Tel Aviv is frequently congested. The Petach Tikva-Segulah train station provides rail access.