Major city · Iran
Kermanکرمان
Spend 1–2 days in Kerman to see the historic bazaar, Ganjali Khan Square, Jameh Mosque and a garden; add a day trip to Rayen Castle or Shazdeh Garden.
Kerman, Iran's southeastern provincial capital, sits on a high desert plain. Its main attractions cluster in the old bazaar area and are reachable by short walks or taxis. A full day covers the bazaar, mosques and museums; a second day allows a garden visit or a nearby castle. Day trips to Rayen (≈150 km) or Mahan (≈30 km) each need a half‑day to a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- Airport
- KER
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kerman110 ▾
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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 Kerman, 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
- SafetyKerman is generally safe for tourists; follow standard precautions, avoid displaying valuables, and respect local customs regarding dress and alcohol.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 125 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKER Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashad, Isfahan; occasional UAE flights).
- Getting aroundTaxis dominate (max 70 000 rials from bus station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café30,000–50,000 rials
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city (up to 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within city (up to 3.1 mi (5 km))70,000 rials
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (e.g., Museum of the Holy Defense)3,000 rials
- Budget bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per personIRR 250,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomIRR 800,000
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomIRR 1,200,000
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
- KER Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Airport (Domestic flights to Tehran, Mashad, Isfahan; occasional UAE flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kerman: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
2 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°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
Taxis dominate (max 70 000 rials from bus station). City buses run regular routes; rides cost ~20 000 rials. For day trips hire a taxi or join a local tour.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rayen Castle
goDoor to door: ≈4 h round trip
Bus from Kerman bus station, ~2 h each way
Well‑preserved citadel, no guide required
Shazdeh Garden (Mahan)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi or shared minibus, ~30 km (19 mi) eastTaxi or shared minibus, ~19 mi (30 km) east
UNESCO Persian garden, entry 200,000 rials
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.
Pars Hotel
Central, near Jomhuri Blvd; good for short stays
Akhavann Hotel
Shahid Sodooghi Ave; budget rooms
Govashir Hotel
Imam Khomeini Expressway; easy bus access
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
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × IRR 800,000 | IRR 800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 300,000 | IRR 300,000 |
| Taxi from bus station to city centre1 × IRR 70,000 · check | IRR 70,000 |
| Day‑trip to Rayen Castle (round‑trip taxi)1 × IRR 200,000 · check | IRR 200,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × IRR 300,000 · check | IRR 300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 167,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 1,837,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,837,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | 30,000–50,000 rials |
| Pistachio (100 g pack) | 200,000 rials |
| Taxi within city (up to 5 km) | 70,000 rials |
| Museum entry (e.g., Museum of the Holy Defense) | 3,000 rials |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Alcohol is illegal; possession may lead to penalties.
- Night walks alone can attract attention; keep bags close.
- Desert trips (Kaluts) are remote; arrange transport and water in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 125
- Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire125
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Kerman (check address); other embassies in Tehran.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Kerman city centre (taxi): ≈70,000 rials, 15 min (check)
- Bus Kerman → Rayen (round trip): ≈200,000 rials per person (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- قیمت این چقدر است؟ — How much is this? (gheymat in cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshuyi 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 Kerman. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot), Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- 1 airport 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 night in a boutique riad for a deeper cultural stay.
- Include a guided desert tour to the Kaluts for adventure travelers.
Sources
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