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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- 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 (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire department 125 · Ambulance 115
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RAS · Rasht Airport
- Daily flights from Tehran; early morning or late afternoon.
Typical fares
- Rasht Airport → city centre (taxi)
- about 100,000 rials (ask price, check)
- Tehran → Rasht (train)
- about 430,000 rials, 5 h 25 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City taxis (ask price, ~100,000 rials to centre), shared savaris, city buses; train from Tehran (≈6 h, 430,000 rials).
See and do
Known for
- Shahrdari landmark
- Rasht Museum
- Golsar district
- Traditional Bazaar
- Rudkhan Castle
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rudkhan Castle | Car or taxi, ~1 h drive southwest (50 km (31 mi))Car or taxi, ~1 h drive southwest (31 mi (50 km)) | ≈2 h total |
| Masouleh village | Bus or shared taxi, ~1 h north | ≈2 h total |
| Bandar-e‑Anzali | Bus, ~1 h north along the coast | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Can I pay by card? | میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam? |
| Where is the toilet? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Ask taxi price before boarding; private taxis may charge >100,000 rials.
- Train ticket price (430,000 rials) may change; check before travel.
Rasht is generally safe for travellers. Watch out for taxi price negotiations and keep valuables secure in crowded bazaars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rasht yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shahrdari landmark
- Rasht Museum
- Golsar district
- Traditional Bazaar
- Rudkhan Castle
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Rasht, revision 5337788 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337788
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rasht). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.