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Shiraz: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Shiraz is the fifth-most-populous city of Iran and the capital of Fars province, which is historically known by the exonym Persia proper.

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Now in the cityShiraz+19°CClear night · sunrise 06:14 AMupdated 07:04 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map26
Exchange rateIRR 1,771,503.87per 1 $IRR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map26

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Worth a day trip

Getting there and staying

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Dubai1,527 hosts · 4 hr
2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
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Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately . There is no U.S. Embassy in Iran. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport SYZ9.7 km from the centre
Bushehr Airport BUZ181 km from the centre
Gachsaran Airport GCH182 km from the centre

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