Major city · Iran
Borujerd
Spend a half‑day exploring the bazaar and historic mosques; stay one night if you want a relaxed pace.
Borujerd is a mid‑size city in Lorestan’s fertile Silakhor valley, offering historic mosques, a bustling bazaar and nearby natural sites. A half‑day covers the main sights; an overnight stay lets you enjoy evenings in the bazaar and a short hike on Chogha Hill.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot)
- Airports
- KHD · HDM
- 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
Emergency numbers for Borujerd110 ▾
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 Borujerd, 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
- SafetyBorujerd is considered safe for tourists; follow standard precautions and keep emergency number 110 handy.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKHD Khorramabad Airport (Closest public airport, about 70 km (43 mi) north).KHD Khorramabad Airport (Closest public airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north).
- Getting aroundPublic buses, shared taxis and telephone taxis serve the city.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedEsteghlal Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 250,000
- Mid-range bedZagros Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 900,000
- High-end bedZagros Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 1,300,000
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
- KHD Khorramabad Airport (Closest public airport, about 70 km (43 mi) north) · HDM Hamadan Airport (Alternative airport, roughly 120 km (75 mi) west)KHD Khorramabad Airport (Closest public airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north) · HDM Hamadan Airport (Alternative airport, roughly 75 mi (120 km) west)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Borujerd: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°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
Public buses, shared taxis and telephone taxis serve the city. Hiring a registered taxi for a full day costs about US$39; short trips are US$2 or less. Payments in rials.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gahar Lake (Dorud)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Bus or hired taxi 60 km (37 mi) south; about 1 h 30 min each wayBus or hired taxi 37 mi (60 km) south; about 1 h 30 min each way
Scenic lake; best in early morning.
Chogha Hill
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk or short taxi from city centre; 10 min
20‑minute hike for 360° city view.
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.
Zagros Hotel
Four‑star, on Chogha Hill; US$50+ per night.
Esteghlal Hotel
Budget option on Bahar Street; US$20–30 per night.
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
- ≈300,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈500,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈800,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Esteghlal Hotel double room1 × 1 night × IRR 350,000 | IRR 350,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 500,000 | IRR 1,000,000 |
| Full‑day hired taxi2 × IRR 1,650,000 · US$39 approx. | IRR 3,300,000 |
| Short taxi ride2 × IRR 85,000 · US$2 approx. | IRR 170,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × IRR 300,000 · check | IRR 600,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 542,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 2,981,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 5,962,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; US$ conversions shown for reference.
Watch out
Safety
- Iran is generally safe, but avoid traveling alone in remote villages.
- Use only authorized taxis; unlicensed cars may be scams.
- Visit natural sites in daylight and with companions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consular services are in Tehran; check the embassy website for updates.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Full‑day hired taxi: about US$39 (≈1 500 000 IRR) per day
- Short taxi ride: about US$2 (≈80 000 IRR) per trip
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- قیمتش چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (gheymatesh cheqadr ast?)
- 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 Borujerd. 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 (hot)
- 2 airports and 2 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 bus terminal maps for East and West terminals.
- Include taxi price table (full day US$39, short ride US$2).
- Link to nearby Khorramabad airport page.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Borujerd
- secondaryWikivoyage: Borujerd, revision 5338416 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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