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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Kerman
کرمان
Spend 1–2 days in Kerman to see the historic bazaar, Ganjali Khan Square, Jameh Mosque and a garden; add a day trip to Rayen Castle or Shazdeh Garden.
Kerman, Iran's southeastern provincial capital, sits on a high desert plain. Its main attractions cluster in the old bazaar area and are reachable by short walks or taxis. A full day covers the bazaar, mosques and museums; a second day allows a garden visit or a nearby castle. Day trips to Rayen (≈150 km) or Mahan (≈30 km) each need a half‑day to a full day.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- کرمان
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈150,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈300,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈600,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 125 · Ambulance 115
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | 30,000–50,000 rials |
| Pistachio (100 g pack) | 200,000 rials |
| Taxi within city (up to 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within city (up to 3.1 mi (5 km)) | 70,000 rials |
| Museum entry (e.g., Museum of the Holy Defense) | 3,000 rials |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KER · Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Airport
- Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashad, Isfahan; occasional UAE flights
Typical fares
- Airport → Kerman city centre (taxi)
- ≈70,000 rials, 15 min (check)
- Bus Kerman → Rayen (round trip)
- ≈200,000 rials per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis dominate (max 70 000 rials from bus station). City buses run regular routes; rides cost ~20 000 rials. For day trips hire a taxi or join a local tour.
See and do
Known for
- Kerman Bazaar
- Ganjali Khan Square
- Carpet and pistachio production
- Shazdeh Garden (Mahan)
- Rayen Castle
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rayen Castle | Bus from Kerman bus station, ~2 h each way | ≈4 h round trip |
| Shazdeh Garden (Mahan) | Taxi or shared minibus, ~30 km (19 mi) eastTaxi or shared minibus, ~19 mi (30 km) east | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Pars Hotel
- Central, near Jomhuri Blvd; good for short stays
- Akhavann Hotel
- Shahid Sodooghi Ave; budget rooms
- Govashir Hotel
- Imam Khomeini Expressway; easy bus access
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is this? | قیمت این چقدر است؟gheymat in cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshuyi kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Alcohol is illegal; possession may lead to penalties.
- Night walks alone can attract attention; keep bags close.
- Desert trips (Kaluts) are remote; arrange transport and water in advance.
Kerman is generally safe for tourists; follow standard precautions, avoid displaying valuables, and respect local customs regarding dress and alcohol.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kerman yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kerman Bazaar
- Ganjali Khan Square
- Carpet and pistachio production
- Shazdeh Garden (Mahan)
- Rayen Castle
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Iran Tourism Organization – Kerman: www.tourismiran.ir/en/kerman
- Wikivoyage: Kerman, revision 5338982 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338982
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kerman). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.