Summer 2026: How Families Can Cut Attraction Costs by Dozens of Percent

With the summer break underway, about 2.6 million students in Israel are beginning two months of heavy family spending, including camps, attractions, water parks, shows, restaurants, malls, and vacations in Israel and abroad. According to the Education Ministry, 1.7 million of those students are in kindergartens and elementary schools, and about 900,000 are in middle and high school. The article says the holiday season can quickly become a major budget burden for families coping with Israel’s cost of living.

A price comparison of leading summer attractions for 2026 found large gaps between standard box-office prices and discounted prices offered through consumer clubs. In many cases, the savings amount to tens of percent, and at some sites more than half the original ticket price. The article says these discounts can add up to hundreds or even thousands of shekels over the summer.

Examples from the comparison include Shefayim at 152 shekels at the gate versus 105 through several clubs, Yamit 2000 at 154 versus 69 through Haver, and Hamat Gader at 135 versus 50 through Your Club. Other deals listed include Safari at 119 versus 59, Madiam at 99 versus 35, and Luna Fun Oushiland at 59 versus 15. The article also lists discounts for Kiftzuba, Shvil HaTapuzim, Yu Splash Eilat, Luna Park, Superland, Mymadion, Ryboy Park, Sam the Fireman, HUBA CUBA circus, and Hof Gai.

Sigalit Cohen Baruch, CEO of the consumer club Your, said a typical Israeli family spends thousands of extra shekels during the summer beyond regular expenses, and a family of five may reach total July-August spending of tens of thousands. She said families should compare prices and use consumer clubs, because the savings can reach hundreds or thousands of shekels over the holiday.