Major city · Iran
Qazvinقزوین
Spend 1–2 days in Qazvin: see Alamut Castle, historic mosques and the bazaar; travel by train or bus from Tehran (≈2 h).
Qazvin, former Persian capital, offers a compact historic core, a UNESCO‑listed Alamut Castle nearby and a lively bazaar. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a day‑trip to Alamut or nearby parks.
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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)
- Airports
- IKA · THR
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Qazvin110 ▾
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 Qazvin, 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
- SafetyQazvin is generally safe; follow modest dress, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated streets after dark.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 125 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIKA Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran) (Main international gateway; train or bus to Qazvin (~2 h).).
- Getting aroundTrain from Tehran (≈2 h) or frequent buses (2 h, US$2–3).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)IRR 15,000–25,000
- Street or quick mealChelo kebab (plate)IRR 120,000–180,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within city (3.1 mi (5 km))IRR 30,000–45,000
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Tehran‑QazvinUS$2–3
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Sa'd al‑Saltaneh CaravanseraiIRR 10,000–20,000
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per personIRR 50,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomIRR 200,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomIRR 350,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 150,000 · Mid IRR 250,000 · High IRR 400,000
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 (Tehran) (Main international gateway; train or bus to Qazvin (~2 h).) · THR Mehrabad Airport (Tehran) (Domestic hub; bus or train to Qazvin (~2 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Dec (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qazvin: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 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
Train from Tehran (≈2 h) or frequent buses (2 h, US$2–3). Within Qazvin use taxis (registered, agree fare) or walk; most sights are within 2 km of the bazaar.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Alamut Castle
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi or shared minibus from Qazvin, about 45 min drive (≈30 km (19 mi))Taxi or shared minibus from Qazvin, about 45 min drive (≈19 mi (30 km))
UNESCO site since 2026; entry free.
Barajin (Fadak) Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi 10 km (6.2 mi) east, 15 minTaxi 6.2 mi (10 km) east, 15 min
Picnic area, nearby paragliding sites (ask local agent).
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.
Qazvin Safir Hotel
Near bazaar, clean, breakfast included; US$40 double room (2026 estimate).
Mir Emad Hotel
Double rooms US$35, English‑speaking staff; 10 min drive from Azadi Square.
Alborz Guesthouse
Budget option, close to train station.
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
- IRR 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × IRR 200,000 | IRR 200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 250,000 | IRR 500,000 |
| Train Tehran‑Qazvin (one‑way)2 × IRR 40,000 | IRR 80,000 |
| Taxi from Tehran airport to Qazvin2 × IRR 1,500,000 · check | IRR 3,000,000 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × IRR 80,000 | IRR 160,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 394,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 2,167,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 4,334,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | IRR 15,000–25,000 |
| Chelo kebab (plate) | IRR 120,000–180,000 |
| Taxi within city (5 km) | IRR 30,000–45,000 |
| Bus ticket Tehran‑Qazvin | US$2–3 |
| Entry to Sa'd al‑Saltaneh Caravanserai | IRR 10,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dress modestly; women should wear headscarves in public.
- Taxi fares vary: shared taxi US$5‑9, private US$40‑50 from Tehran; agree on price before boarding.
- Night walks alone may attract attention; keep bags secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 125
- Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire125
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US embassy in Tehran; consulates in Qazvin tourist office can help with local info.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tehran → Qazvin train: ≈ IRR 30,000 one‑way, 2 h (check)
- Taxi Tehran airport → Qazvin: ≈ US$40–50, 2 h (check)
- Local taxi Qazvin (5 km): ≈ IRR 30,000–45,000
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshooei 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 Qazvin. 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)
- 2 airports 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 train‑ticket contract for Tehran‑Qazvin service.
- Create a walking cluster around the bazaar and historic mosques.
- Add a day‑trip guide to Alamut with transport options.
Sources
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