Major city · Iran
Kashan
Spend a full day in Kashan to see the historic houses, Fin Garden and bazaar; add a night if you want a relaxed pace or to visit Maranjab desert.
Kashan is a small oasis town in Isfahan province with a concentration of historic Qajar houses, the UNESCO‑listed Fin Garden and easy access to desert day‑trips. One day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you explore the desert or nearby villages at leisure.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- KKS
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kashan110 ▾
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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 Kashan, 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
- SafetyKashan is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded bazaars and respect local dress codes at religious sites.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKKS Kashan Airport (Limited domestic service (Mashhad).).
- Getting aroundMost attractions are within walking distance of the historic centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within city (3.1 mi (5 km))70,000–90,000 IRR
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Fin Garden (foreigner)200,000 IRR
- Budget bedGuesthouse double, a night, per personIRR 2,000,000
- Mid-range bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per personIRR 3,000,000
- High-end bedBoutique hotel double, a night, per personIRR 4,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 300,000 · Mid IRR 500,000 · High IRR 800,000
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
- KKS Kashan Airport (Limited domestic service (Mashhad).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Mar (8 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kashan: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
Most attractions are within walking distance of the historic centre. Taxis are cheap (≈80,000 IRR to Fin Garden). For desert trips hire a 4×4 or join a local tour.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fin Garden
goDoor to door: 15 min total
Taxi from city centre, ~10 min
Entry 200,000 IRR for foreigners.
Abyaneh village
goDoor to door: 2 h total
Hire a driver or join a tour, ~1 h each way
Historic mud‑brick village; entrance 50,000 IRR.
Maranjab Desert & Salt Lake
cautionDoor to door: 3 h total (incl. dune walk)
4×4 hire, 60 km (37 mi) west, ~1 h drive4×4 hire, 37 mi (60 km) west, ~1 h drive
Seasonal access; cost ≈40 USD per car (check).
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.
Budget guesthouses (e.g., Noghli House)
Traditional houses; double rooms ~2,000,000 IRR.
Mid‑range boutique hotels (e.g., Manouchehri House)
Renovated Qajar house; double rooms from 2,300,000 IRR.
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 5,000,000–8,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 8,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double2 × 1 night × IRR 2,500,000 | IRR 5,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 500,000 | IRR 1,000,000 |
| Taxi to Fin Garden (round‑trip)2 × IRR 80,000 · check | IRR 160,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × IRR 250,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 666,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 3,663,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 7,326,000 |
2026 estimate; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea with cookies (historical bath) | 100,000 IRR |
| Meal at a traditional restaurant | 400,000–500,000 IRR |
| Taxi within city (5 km) | 70,000–90,000 IRR |
| Entry to Fin Garden (foreigner) | 200,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Tehran arrives after 3 h; plan for a taxi to the station.
- Women must wear a chador at some shrines (e.g., Sultan Amir Shrine).
- Desert roads may be gravel; a 4×4 is required for Maranjab.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consular services are in Isfahan (check address); other nations use the embassy in Tehran.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre → Fin Garden: ≈80,000 IRR, 10 min (check)
- Bus Tehran → Kashan: ≈1,200,000 IRR, 3 h (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- قیمت چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (gheymat cheghadr ast?)
- میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟ — Can I pay by card? (mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (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 Kashan. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a boutique house to break up desert travel.
- Combine a day‑trip to Abyaneh with a visit to the Sialk Ziggurat.
Sources
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