Major city · Iran
Shirazشیراز
Spend 2 days in Shiraz: one for the historic citadel area and gardens, a second for the poet tombs and a quick Persepolis trip.
Shiraz, capital of Fars province, offers compact historic sites, two metro lines and easy bus links to Persepolis. Two days let you see the main attractions without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- SYZ
- Nights
- 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 Shiraz110 ▾
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 Shiraz, 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
- SafetyShiraz is generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded bazaars and negotiate taxi fares up front.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSYZ Shiraz International Airport (Regular domestic flights and weekly Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul).
- Getting aroundTaxis (haggle or use Snapp app, women‑only option available), two metro lines (Line 1 north‑south, Line 2 east‑west, limited service), city buses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab with rice200,000–300,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (city, 1.9 mi (3 km))150,000–250,000 IRR
- Metro or bus rideMetro ride150,000 IRR (check)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry: Nasir al‑Mulk Mosque300,000 IRR (Oct 2019)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 250,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 400,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomIRR 650,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 200,000 · Mid IRR 350,000 · High IRR 600,000
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
- SYZ Shiraz International Airport (Regular domestic flights and weekly Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (79 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shiraz: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
79 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
54 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
52 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
26 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
38 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
Taxis (haggle or use Snapp app, women‑only option available), two metro lines (Line 1 north‑south, Line 2 east‑west, limited service), city buses. Walkable historic centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Persepolis
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Minibus from Ali Ibn Hamze terminal, about 30 min drive
Check bus schedule; tickets sold at site entrance.
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.
Near Vakil Bazaar
Close to historic sites and metro line 1; good for walking tours.
Eram Garden area
Quieter, near garden and metro line 2; suitable for families.
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
- ≈ 200,000–300,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 300,000–500,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 500,000+ IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × IRR 400,000 | IRR 800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × IRR 350,000 | IRR 1,400,000 |
| Airport‑city taxi (one‑way)2 × IRR 300,000 · check | IRR 600,000 |
| Metro one‑day pass2 × IRR 150,000 · check | IRR 300,000 |
| Snapp app credit (1 day)2 × IRR 100,000 · check | IRR 200,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 330,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 908,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 3,630,000 |
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Kebab with rice | 200,000–300,000 IRR |
| Tea (cup) | 30,000 IRR |
| Taxi (city, 3 km) | 150,000–250,000 IRR |
| Metro ride | 150,000 IRR (check) |
| Entry: Nasir al‑Mulk Mosque | 300,000 IRR (Oct 2019) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Unmarked taxis are common; agree price before boarding.
- Metro Line 2 runs on a reduced schedule; check times.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and avoid midday outdoor visits.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
US consulate in Shiraz (check address); other embassies in Tehran.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ 300,000 IRR per person (check)
- Metro one‑day pass: ≈ 150,000 IRR (check)
- Snapp app ride (average 5 km): ≈ 200,000 IRR (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 Shiraz. 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–Nov · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Shiraz for a relaxed garden visit.
- Combine Shiraz with a night in Yazd for a central Iran loop.
Sources
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