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Grozny
Spend a half day in Grozny: see the Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque, walk downtown, and grab a bite; one day is enough.
Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, has rebuilt its centre with a large mosque, a modest downtown, and limited transport. The main sights fit into 4–6 hours, so a single day suffices for a quick visit.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February
- Airport
- GRV
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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
Emergency numbers for Grozny112 ▾
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 Grozny, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyThe city is stable but keep an eye on security checkpoints and avoid isolated areas.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRV Grozny Airport.
- Getting aroundCar or taxi is most reliable; trolley buses run limited routes, no tram.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈150 RUB
- BeerBeer (bottled, sold 08:00–10:00)Beer (bottled, sold 8:00 AM–10:00 AM)≈120 RUB
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 1,500
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 2,500
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 2,500 · Mid RUB 4,000 · High RUB 6,500
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
- GRV Grozny Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grozny: 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
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
7 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
6 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°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
Car or taxi is most reliable; trolley buses run limited routes, no tram. Walk downtown (≈15 min) between mosque and main square.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Argun
goDoor to door: ≈45 min by car
highway P‑307, about 30 km (19 mi) easthighway P‑307, about 19 mi (30 km) east
small town with river views.
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.
Hotel Arena City
new, modern, budget‑friendly
Hotel Grozny City
central, basic amenities
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
- ≈2,500–4,000 RUB
- Mid
- ≈4,000–6,500 RUB
- High
- ≈6,500 RUB+
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × RUB 2,500 | RUB 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 4,000 | RUB 4,000 |
| Taxi from Grozny Airport to city centre1 × RUB 800 · check | RUB 800 |
| Car rental (day)1 × RUB 2,000 · check | RUB 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 930 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 10,230 per person per day, bed included | RUB 10,230 |
2026 estimate in RUB; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈150 RUB |
| Chechen dish (zhizhig) | ≈300–500 RUB |
| Beer (bottled, sold 08:00–10:00) | ≈120 RUB |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security checks at hotels; stay aware of possible unexploded ordnance.
- Public transport is sparse; plan a car or taxi.
- Alcohol is sold only in the early morning; no bars.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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К этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consular services are in Moscow; see the Russia page for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: ≈800 RUB, 15 min (check)
- Car rental, daily: ≈2,000 RUB (check)
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stoit?)
- Где мечеть? — Where is the mosque? (gde mechet?)
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 Grozny. 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: May–September · avoid December–February
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑rental info for P‑307 route.
- Link to Hotel Arena City and Hotel Grozny City pages.
Sources
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