Major city · Iran
Qom
Spend a half‑day at the Fatima‑Masumeh Shrine, then explore the Mar'ashi Najafi Library; stay 1 night in a city‑centre hotel.
Qom is a holy city 120 km south of Tehran, known for its religious sites and large library. A single day covers the main shrine and library; an extra night lets you wander the bazaar and try local sweets.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- IKA
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Qom110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qom, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.Iran-wide
- SafetyQom is generally safe for tourists; respect dress codes and prayer times, especially at religious sites.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIKA Imam Khomeini International Airport (Main international gateway, 120 km (75 mi) north; train 1½ h to Qom).IKA Imam Khomeini International Airport (Main international gateway, 75 mi (120 km) north; train 1½ h to Qom).
- Getting aroundCity buses cost 7,000 IRR per ride; taxis run on circular routes on M.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab plate150,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))120,000 IRR
- Metro or bus rideBus ride7,000 IRR
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personIRR 50,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomIRR 400,000
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomIRR 700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 200,000 · Mid IRR 500,000 · High IRR 1,200,000
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
- IKA Imam Khomeini International Airport (Main international gateway, 120 km (75 mi) north; train 1½ h to Qom)IKA Imam Khomeini International Airport (Main international gateway, 75 mi (120 km) north; train 1½ h to Qom)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (25 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qom: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
25 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
20 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
20 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
City buses cost 7,000 IRR per ride; taxis run on circular routes on M. Amin Blvd. Walkable centre; rideshare apps available.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tehran
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
High‑speed train 1½ h from Qom railway station
Capital, museums, bazaars
Isfahan
overnightDoor to door: ≈4 h
Train 3 h, or bus 4 h
Historic bridges; best with a night stay
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.
Qom International Hotel
Four‑star, near the shrine; double rooms ~2.5 million IRR
Khorshid Hotel
Opposite the Holy Shrine; basic rooms
Hotel Mahtab Qom
Close to the shrine, budget option
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
- ≈200,000 IRR (bus, street food, hostel)
- Mid
- ≈500,000 IRR (mid‑range hotel, restaurant meals)
- High
- ≈1,200,000 IRR (four‑star hotel, guided tours)
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × IRR 400,000 | IRR 400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 500,000 | IRR 500,000 |
| High‑speed train IKA→Qom (round trip)1 × IRR 500,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Bus fare (single)1 × IRR 7,000 · check | IRR 7,000 |
| eSIM 10 days data1 × IRR 250,000 · check | IRR 250,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 166,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 1,823,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,823,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride | 7,000 IRR |
| Tea (cup) | 200 IRR |
| Kebab plate | 150,000 IRR |
| Gaz sweet (100 g) | 80,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km) | 120,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Women must wear a chador inside the shrine; foreign women need a free guide.
- Non‑Muslims cannot enter the Jamkaran Mosque.
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consulate in Tehran; check for updates (check)
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus ride: 7,000 IRR per trip
- Taxi (city centre): ≈120,000 IRR for 5 km (3.1 mi)≈120,000 IRR for 3.1 mi (5 km)
- High‑speed train IKA→Qom: ≈350,000 IRR round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (cheghadr ast?)
- حرم کجاست؟ — Where is the shrine? (haram kojast?)
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 Qom. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided shrine tour (English) for 300,000 IRR.
- Combine bus pass with taxi app for flexible city travel.
Sources
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