Major city · Iraq
Hitهيت
Half a day to see the citadel and waterwheels, then move on. Not a base: one night if you need to break the drive between Baghdad and the Syrian border.
Hit is a small Euphrates town with a citadel dating to Sumerian times and peculiar waterwheels on the river. The main draw is the bitumen wells and hot springs that have been used since 2900 BC. Most travellers pass through on Highway 12 between Ramadi and the Syrian border; the town itself takes 3–4 hours to see.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IQD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- Airport
- BGW
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Hit104 ▾
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 Hit, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in dinars and US dollars covers almost everything: see Insurance & payments above.Iraq-wide
- SafetyHit is in a region with active security risks.
- Emergency numbers104 police · 115 fire · 122 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBGW Baghdad International Airport (About 2.5 h east by road; check security conditions before travelling.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab meal at Lutfi RestaurantIQD 5,000–8,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomIQD 25,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomIQD 40,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomIQD 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IQD 25,000 · Mid IQD 50,000 · High IQD 100,000
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
- BGW Baghdad International Airport (About 2.5 h east by road; check security conditions before travelling.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Aug
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Sep
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (4 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hit: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jul
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Aug
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 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
The town is walkable. Highway 12 is the main road; a private driver or taxi is the only practical option for getting in and out.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ramadi
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Highway 12 east, about 40 min by car
Larger city with more services; the provincial capital.
Ar Rutba
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Highway 12 west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Remote border town; check security before travelling.
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.
Hit town centre
Limited options; most visitors continue to Ramadi or Baghdad for accommodation.
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
- IQD 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IQD 40,000–70,000 excl. bed
- High
- IQD 70,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × IQD 40,000 | IQD 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IQD 50,000 | IQD 100,000 |
| Private driver from Baghdad (one way)1 × IQD 80,000 · check | IQD 80,000 |
| eSIM for travel, about a week of data2 × IQD 15,000 | IQD 30,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IQD 37,500 |
| Trip total≈ IQD 143,800 per person per day, bed included | IQD 287,500 |
2026 estimate in Iraqi dinar; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kebab meal at Lutfi Restaurant | IQD 5,000–8,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | IQD 500–1,000 |
| Private taxi Hit → Ramadicheck | IQD 25,000–40,000 |
| Private taxi Hit → Baghdadcheck | IQD 70,000–100,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation is volatile: read your government travel advice before planning any trip.
- The citadel is mostly in ruins; no restoration work confirmed.
- Hot springs are undeveloped — no facilities or changing areas.
- No passenger trains run as of 2026; the railway rehabilitation is ongoing (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 104
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 122
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Hitهيت
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police104
- Fire115
- Ambulance122
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Private driver Baghdad → Hit: about IQD 70,000–100,000, about 2.5 h (check)
- Private driver Hit → Ramadi: about IQD 25,000–40,000, about 40 min (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- إلى القلعة، من فضلك — To the citadel, please (ila al-qala'a, min fadlik)
US dollars are widely accepted; carry small bills.
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 Hit. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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