Major city · Iran
Kermanshahكرمانشاه
Spend 1–2 days: see Behistun Inscription, Taq‑e Bostan reliefs and the marshes; travel from Tehran ~5 h by train or bus.
Kermanshah offers a compact set of historic Sassanid sites, a UNESCO inscription and nearby natural marshes. A short stay covers the main attractions; longer trips can add day trips to the surrounding caves.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold nights)
- Airport
- KHM
- Nights
- 1
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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 Kermanshah110 ▾
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 Kermanshah, 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
- SafetycheckKermanshah is generally safe for tourists, but check your government travel advisory before visiting.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 125 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKHM Kermanshah Airport (Domestic flights from Tehran and Mashhad; occasional international charter to Istanbul.).
- Getting aroundTaxis via Snapp or Tapsi are the easiest; city buses run hourly; walkable centre; rent a car for remote caves.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck≈30,000 IRR
- Street or quick mealKebab platecheck≈150,000 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))check≈200,000 IRR
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personIRR 250,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomIRR 2,500,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomIRR 3,500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 300,000 · Mid IRR 500,000 · High IRR 800,000
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
- KHM Kermanshah Airport (Domestic flights from Tehran and Mashhad; occasional international charter to Istanbul.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Best
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Best
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kermanshah: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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
Taxis via Snapp or Tapsi are the easiest; city buses run hourly; walkable centre; rent a car for remote caves.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Behistun Inscription
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus or shared taxi from Kermanshah station, about 45 min.
UNESCO site with multilingual inscription; allow 2 h for visit.
Taq‑e Bostan
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or local bus, 20 min.
Sassanid rock reliefs, easy walk from parking.
Talab‑e Hashilan marsh
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Hire a car or taxi, 32 km (20 mi), ~45 min.Hire a car or taxi, 20 mi (32 km), ~45 min.
Floating islands and birdwatching; best in spring.
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.
Oak Hostel
Budget dorms €5.5/night, private rooms €17.5; includes breakfast and Wi‑Fi; near old bazaar.
Hotel Parsian
5‑star hotel, rooms approx 2,120,000 IRR; breakfast 07:00‑10:00.5‑star hotel, rooms approx 2,120,000 IRR; breakfast 7:00 AM‑10:00 AM.
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 300,000–500,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 500,000–800,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 800,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × IRR 350,000 | IRR 350,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 500,000 | IRR 500,000 |
| Snapp/Tapsi taxi from airport to city centre1 × IRR 300,000 · check | IRR 300,000 |
| Entry to Behistun Inscription1 × IRR 200,000 · check | IRR 200,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 135,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 1,485,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,485,000 |
Oak Hostel rates in euros converted to IRR (approx).
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | ≈30,000 IRR |
| Kebab platecheck | ≈150,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km)check | ≈200,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check current travel advisories for Iran before booking.
- Behistun site access may be limited in winter; verify opening hours.
- Snapp/Tapsi fares are lower outside Tehran but confirm price before ride.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 125
- Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire125
- Ambulance115
Embassy
Check the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site for the nearest consular office.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (Snapp/Tapsi): ≈300,000 IRR, 20 min
- Train Tehran → Kermanshah (weekly): ≈5,000,000 IRR, 5 h (check)
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? (dastshoyi 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 Kermanshah. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold nights)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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