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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Ray
Spend a half day in Ray to see the shrine and historic tower; no need to stay overnight.
Ray is the oldest surviving city in Tehran Province, just south of Tehran. Its main attractions – Shah Abdol‑Azim shrine, Toghrol Tower and the historic bazaar – are within walking distance of the metro station, making a half‑day visit easy. There are no major hotels, so overnight stays are not recommended.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (high heat)
- Stay
- 0 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 ≈ 200,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈ 350,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ≈ 200,000 IRR |
| Street food (kebabs, ash) | ≈ 150,000–250,000 IRR |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ≈ 300,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IKA · Imam Khomeini International Airport
- Main international gateway for Tehran region, about 45 km (28 mi) north of RayMain international gateway for Tehran region, about 28 mi (45 km) north of Ray
Typical fares
- Metro Shahr‑e‑Rey → Tehran
- ≈ 1,500 IRR per ride (check)
- Commuter rail Ray ↔ Tehran
- ≈ 2,500 IRR round‑trip (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
Use the Shahr‑e‑Rey Metro station (Line 1) and the commuter rail to reach the city centre; most sights are a short walk from the station.
See and do
Known for
- Shah Abdol‑Azim Shrine
- Toghrol Tower
- Shah Abbasi Caravanserai
- Cheshmeh‑Ali spring
- Ray Bazaar
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | Metro Line 1 from Shahr‑e‑Rey to Tehran Station, ~20 min | ≈ 30 min total |
Sleep
- No major hotels listed
- Day‑trip only; consider staying in Tehran (check options).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the toilet? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshui kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Last metro trains run around midnight; plan return to Tehran accordingly.
- Some historic sites may have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Ray is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic near the metro and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ray yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shah Abdol‑Azim Shrine
- Toghrol Tower
- Shah Abbasi Caravanserai
- Cheshmeh‑Ali spring
- Ray Bazaar
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Ray: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Ray (Iran), revision 4431170 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4431170
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ray-iran). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.