Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
need to
know
CURRENCY
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»Iranian rial (IR), though Central Bank of Iran is considering revaluing and/or chan-
ging the currency. In this topic, we use US dollars (US$).
LANGUAGE
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»Farsi (Persian) and ethnic languages, primarily Azari Turkish.
MONEY
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»Bring cash in US dollars or euro. You cannot use credit or debit cards, travellers
cheques or ATMs. Repeat, bring all you'll need in cash.
VISAS
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»Valid Iranian visa required. To be safe, start process at least two months before you
plan to arrive.
MOBILE PHONES
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»You will need a local SIM card for cheap local and pricey international calls. Your
home SIM will not work.
TRANSPORT
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»Buses are cheap, comfortable, frequent and fast. Trains are cheap and comfortable,
but infrequent. Flights are useful for longer distances.
Your Daily Budget
BUDGET LESS THANUS$60
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»One-way bus Tehran-Esfahan: US$8
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»Entrance fees to most sights: less than US$0.60
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»Dorm bed or basic room with bathroom: US$8-40
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»Meal in local restaurant: US$4-8
MIDRANGEUS$60-175
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»One-way flight Shiraz-Tehran: US$67
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»Half-day trip from Shiraz to Persepolis by taxi/driver-cum-guide: US$35/45
