Major city · Iran
Arakاراک
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Arak to see its historic bathhouse and museums; use it as a stopover if traveling by train between Tehran and central Iran.
Arak is an industrial city of about 550 000 people, capital of Markazi Province. Its main attractions are clustered near the historic centre and can be visited in a single day. Trains from Tehran take around five hours, making it a convenient stop on a north‑south rail itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, dusty)
- Airport
- AKW
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
Emergency numbers for Arak110 ▾
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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 Arak, 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
- SafetyArak is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and be aware of occasional protests.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAKW Arak Airport.
- Getting aroundTaxis and municipal minibuses (savaris) are the main options; walk between central sights (most within 2 km (1.2 mi)).Taxis and municipal minibuses (savaris) are the main options; walk between central sights (most within 1.2 mi (2 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈ 30,000 IRR
- Street or quick mealKebab plate≈ 120,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (first 3.1 mi (5 km))≈ 50,000 IRR
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry≈ 20,000 IRR
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personIRR 50,000
- Mid-range bedStandard hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 350,000
- High-end bedStandard hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 600,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 150,000 · Mid IRR 300,000 · High IRR 600,000
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
- AKW Arak Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arak: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 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 and municipal minibuses (savaris) are the main options; walk between central sights (most within 2 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tehran
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 5 h
Train from Arak station, about 5 h
Long travel; consider overnight in Tehran.
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.
Amir Kabir Hotel
Large hotel and conference complex at western city entrance.
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
- ≈ 150,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 300,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 600,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × IRR 50,000 | IRR 50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 150,000 | IRR 150,000 |
| Train Tehran ↔ Arak (2‑way)1 × IRR 80,000 | IRR 80,000 |
| Taxi within city (10 km)1 × IRR 50,000 | IRR 50,000 |
| eSIM, 10 days data1 × IRR 120,000 | IRR 120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 45,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 495,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 495,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈ 120,000 IRR |
| Taxi (first 5 km) | ≈ 50,000 IRR |
| Museum entry | ≈ 20,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Airline schedules are sparse; confirm flight availability in advance.
- Summer dust can reduce visibility; wear a mask when outdoors.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Arakاراک
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Tehran → Arak: ≈ 80,000 IRR, 5 h
- Taxi city centre → Amir Kabir Hotel: ≈ 50,000 IRR
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 Arak. 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–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (hot, dusty)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Amir Kabir Hotel for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine bathhouse visit with museum tour in a single walking loop.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Arak
- secondaryWikivoyage: Arak, revision 5332666 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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