Major city · Iran
Pasargad
Half-day stop from Shiraz: see the Tomb of Cyrus and the palace ruins, then move on. One hour on site is enough; add 30 min for the gardens.
Pasargad is the site of the Achaemenid capital and the tomb of Cyrus the Great, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins are spread over a few kilometres and can be seen in 2–3 hours. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Shiraz, often combined with Persepolis. There are no restaurants on site and limited accommodation nearby.
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- SYZ
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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 Pasargad110 ▾
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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 Pasargad, 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
- SafetyPasargad is a quiet archaeological site; petty crime is rare.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSYZ Shiraz International Airport (About 130 km (81 mi) south; 1.5–2 h by car or bus + savari).SYZ Shiraz International Airport (About 81 mi (130 km) south; 1.5–2 h by car or bus + savari).
- Getting aroundThe sights are a few km apart.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack from a shop in SaadatshahrIRR 100,000–200,000
- Museum or sight ticketEntry ticket to PasargadcheckIRR 500,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse in Saadatshahr, a night, per roomIRR 800,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse in Saadatshahr, a night, per roomIRR 1,500,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse in Saadatshahr, a night, per roomIRR 2,500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 1,500,000 · Mid IRR 3,000,000 · High IRR 6,000,000
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
- SYZ Shiraz International Airport (About 130 km (81 mi) south; 1.5–2 h by car or bus + savari)SYZ Shiraz International Airport (About 81 mi (130 km) south; 1.5–2 h by car or bus + savari)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pasargad: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 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 sights are a few km apart. A private taxi or savari from Saadatshahr is the easiest option; walking between ruins takes about 30 min each way.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or savari from Pasargad, about 1 h south
Combine both sites in one day from Shiraz.
Shiraz
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via Saadatshahr, about 1.5–2 h
Base for accommodation and onward travel.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi, about 1.5 h south-west
Sassanid ruins; a full day if combined with Pasargad.
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.
Saadatshahr
Nearest town, about 5 km (3.1 mi) east; basic hotels and guesthouses.Nearest town, about 3.1 mi (5 km) east; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Shiraz
130 km (81 mi) south; full range of accommodation, best base for a day trip.81 mi (130 km) south; full range of accommodation, best base for a day trip.
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 1,500,000–3,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 3,000,000–6,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 6,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Shiraz2 × 1 night × IRR 800,000 | IRR 1,600,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 3,000,000 | IRR 6,000,000 |
| Taxi from Shiraz to Pasargad and back (half-day)1 × IRR 3,000,000 · check | IRR 3,000,000 |
| Entry ticket to Pasargad2 × IRR 500,000 · check | IRR 1,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 1,160,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 6,380,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 12,760,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; prices often quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials).
Prices of common things
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | IRR 30,000–50,000 |
| Savari Saadatshahr → Shirazcheck | IRR 200,000–400,000 |
| Entry ticket to Pasargadcheck | IRR 500,000 |
| Snack from a shop in Saadatshahr | IRR 100,000–200,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurants on site: bring food and water.
- The Tomb of Cyrus is covered by scaffolding and a corrugated iron roof (check current state).
- Extreme summer heat: visit early morning or late afternoon.
- Last savari back to Shiraz may leave by late afternoon; confirm timing.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shiraz → Pasargad, taxi: about IRR 1,500,000–2,500,000 one way (check)
- Saadatshahr → Pasargad, savari: about IRR 100,000–200,000 (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salām)
- مرسی — Thank you (mersi)
- چقدر؟ — How much? (cheghadr)
- آرامگاه کجاست؟ — Where is the tomb? (ārāmgāh kojāst)
Prices often quoted in tomans; 1 toman = 10 rials.
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 Pasargad. 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)
- 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
- 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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