Major city · Iran
Behshahrبهشهر
Half a day to see the Abbas Abad complex and the palace gardens; one night if you want to relax by the Caspian. Not a base for the region.
Behshahr is a small Caspian city with a UNESCO garden complex from the Safavid era, a rare harbour and a relaxed pace. Most travellers stop between Sari and Gorgan for the Abbas Abad complex and the palace ruins, then move on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, hot), Dec–Feb (rainy, cold)
- Airports
- SRY · GBT
- 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
Emergency numbers for Behshahr110 ▾
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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 Behshahr, 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
- SafetyBehshahr is safe for tourists by day.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSRY Sari Dasht Naz International Airport (About 35 min by taxi or private car).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab with rice (standard meal)IRR 300,000–600,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within cityNegotiate before ride.IRR 200,000–500,000
- Museum or sight ticketAbbas Abad complex entrycheckIRR 500,000–1,000,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personIRR 1,500,000
- Mid-range bedBasic double room (private bathroom), a night, per roomIRR 6,000,000
- High-end bedBasic double room (private bathroom), a night, per roomIRR 12,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 4,000,000 · Mid IRR 8,000,000 · High IRR 15,000,000
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
- SRY Sari Dasht Naz International Airport (About 35 min by taxi or private car) · GBT Gorgan International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by taxi or private car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Behshahr: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
The city is walkable in the centre. For Abbas Abad and the harbour, you need a taxi or private car. Taxis are unmetered: agree the fare before you get in.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Taxi or bus, about 40 km (25 mi) westTaxi or bus, about 25 mi (40 km) west
Larger city with bazaar and Emarat building.
Gorgan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus, about 50 km (31 mi) eastTaxi or bus, about 31 mi (50 km) east
Gorgan has a carpet bazaar and the Gonbad-e Qabus tower.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi or bus via the coastal road, about 150 km (93 mi) westTaxi or bus via the coastal road, about 93 mi (150 km) west
Long for a day trip; better as an overnight.
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.
City centre near Imam Khomeini Square
Closest to bus station and basic hotels; limited options.
Caspian coast road (east of centre)
A few guesthouses with sea views; quieter, need a car.
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 3,000,000–5,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 5,000,000–10,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 10,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic double room (private bathroom)1 × 1 night × IRR 6,000,000 | IRR 6,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 8,000,000 | IRR 16,000,000 |
| Taxi from Sari airport to Behshahr1 × IRR 2,000,000 · check | IRR 2,000,000 |
| Taxi to Abbas Abad complex (return, wait time)1 × IRR 1,500,000 · check | IRR 1,500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 2,550,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 14,030,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 28,050,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; flights excluded. Cash only – cards do not work. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a local café | IRR 50,000–100,000 |
| Kebab with rice (standard meal) | IRR 300,000–600,000 |
| Taxi within cityNegotiate before ride. | IRR 200,000–500,000 |
| Bus Behshahr → Saricheck | IRR 100,000–200,000 |
| Abbas Abad complex entrycheck | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Prices are often quoted in tomans, not rials: 1 toman = 10 rials. Confirm which unit is being used.
- The Abbas Abad complex is 9 km (5.6 mi) southeast: no public transport, arrange a return taxi.The Abbas Abad complex is 5.6 mi (9 km) southeast: no public transport, arrange a return taxi.
- Alcohol is illegal. Do not bring any into the country.
- Credit cards and foreign cards do not work in Iran. Bring enough euros or US dollars cash to exchange.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Behshahrبهشهر
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My bed tonight
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مرا به این آدرس ببرید لطفاًTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Tehran. The nearest consulate for many countries is in Sari (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sari airport → Behshahr: about IRR 1,500,000–3,000,000 by taxi (check)
- Behshahr → Abbas Abad complex: about IRR 1,000,000–2,000,000 return by taxi (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- مرسی — Thank you (mersi)
- چنده؟ — How much? (chandeh?)
- نمیفهمم — I don't understand (nemifahmam)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the toilet? (dastshooyi 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 Behshahr. 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–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, hot), Dec–Feb (rainy, cold)
- 2 airports 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Abbas Abad complex, Chehelston Garden, Sefid Chah tomb.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Verified taxi fare bands from Behshahr to Sari and Gorgan.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for SRY and GBT.
Sources
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