| Cover | Dec. 02, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 2, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-49877 |
| Entity Registrant Name | On Track Innovations Ltd. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001021604 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | L3 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Hatnufa 5 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Yokneam Industrial Zone |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Box 372 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Yokneam |
| Entity Address, Country | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 2069200 |
| City Area Code | 011 972 4 |
| Local Phone Number | 6868000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
