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🇮🇷 Iran Budget Travel Guide

What Iran really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.

Iran is excellent value — your money goes a long way here. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $30 budget, $65 mid-range, and $240+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights

Luxury

$240+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Where the money goes

Daily cost breakdown

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$15$33$120
Food & drink$8$16$60
Transport$4$8$31
Activities & extras$4$8$29
Trip totals

Estimated total by trip length (per person)

DurationBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
5 days$150–$240$325–$488$1,200+
7 days$210–$336$455–$683$1,680+
10 days$300–$480$650–$975$2,400+
14 days$420–$672$910–$1,365$3,360+
21 days$630–$1,008$1,365–$2,048$5,040+

Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.

FAQ

Iran cost FAQ

How much does a trip to Iran cost?
Per person per day (excl. flights): budget ~$30, mid-range ~$65, luxury from $240+. A week runs roughly $455–$683 mid-range.
Is Iran expensive?
Iran is excellent value — your money goes a long way here.
What's a daily backpacker budget for Iran?
Around $30 a day covers hostels or guesthouses, local food, public transport and free sights.
How much do I need for a week in Iran?
Roughly $210 budget, $455 mid-range and $1,680+ luxury per person, excluding flights.
When is the cheapest time to visit Iran?
Travel in the shoulder or low season (either side of Apr–May, Sep–Oct) for the lowest prices and fewer crowds.
How can I save money in Iran?
Eat where locals eat, use public transport, travel off-peak and book accommodation ahead.
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