Major city · Iran
Rasht
Spend 1–2 days in Rasht, see Shahrdari, Golsar, Rasht Museum and take a day trip to Rudkhan Castle (≈1 h each).
Rasht, capital of Gilan province on the Caspian coast, offers a cooler climate, historic sites and easy access to nearby villages. One to two days cover the city centre and a short day‑trip.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot)
- Airport
- RAS
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Rasht110 ▾
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 Rasht, 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
- SafetyRasht is generally safe for travellers.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 125 fire department · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAS Rasht Airport (Daily flights from Tehran; early morning or late afternoon.).
- Getting aroundCity taxis (ask price, ~100,000 rials to centre), shared savaris, city buses; train from Tehran (≈6 h, 430,000 rials).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈30,000 rials
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre, ask price)≈100,000 rials
- Museum or sight ticketTea (Iran National Tea Museum)≈20,000 rials
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ≈1,000,000–1,500,000 rials · Mid ≈1,500,000–3,000,000 rials · High ≈3,000,000+ rials
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
- RAS Rasht Airport (Daily flights from Tehran; early morning or late afternoon.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Nov (15 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rasht: 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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
14 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 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
City taxis (ask price, ~100,000 rials to centre), shared savaris, city buses; train from Tehran (≈6 h, 430,000 rials).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rudkhan Castle
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Car or taxi, ~1 h drive southwest (50 km (31 mi))Car or taxi, ~1 h drive southwest (31 mi (50 km))
Entrance fee 200,000 rials; hike 1 h from parking.
Masouleh village
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus or shared taxi, ~1 h north
Historic stepped village, walkable.
Bandar-e‑Anzali
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus, ~1 h north along the coast
Caspian port, fish market, optional boat ride (200,000 rials per hour).
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.
Ecolotka Rasht Hostel
Budget, south of Shahrdari Square.
Ordibehesht
Mid‑range, twin rooms ~110,000 rials per night.
Kadus Grand Hotel
Splurge, ~€43 per night for twin beds.
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
- ≈1,000,000–1,500,000 rials excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈1,500,000–3,000,000 rials excl. bed
- High
- ≈3,000,000+ rials excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈30,000 rials |
| Tea (Iran National Tea Museum) | ≈20,000 rials |
| Taxi (city centre, ask price) | ≈100,000 rials |
| Bus ticket Tehran → Rasht | ≈2 € |
| Rudkhan Castle entry | 200,000 rials |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ask taxi price before boarding; private taxis may charge >100,000 rials.
- Train ticket price (430,000 rials) may change; check before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire department
- 125
- Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire department125
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Tehran; other embassies in Tehran.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rasht Airport → city centre (taxi): about 100,000 rials (ask price, check)
- Tehran → Rasht (train): about 430,000 rials, 5 h 25 min (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (cheghadr ast?)
- میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟ — Can I pay by card? (mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the toilet? (dastshooei 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 Rasht. 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: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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