Luxury Travel Guide: Tehran

Accommodation

$120-350 per night

Upscale hotels, luxury boutique properties, high-end traditional hotels, or premium serviced apartments

Food & Dining

$40-120 per day

Fine dining Persian restaurants, hotel restaurants, premium traditional cuisine, and exclusive culinary experiences

Transportation

$25-80 per day

Private drivers, luxury car services, premium ride-sharing options, and private day trip transportation

Activities

$50-200 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive cultural experiences, premium spa treatments, private museum tours, and luxury day excursions

Use the metro system extensively instead of taxis - typically 80-90% cheaper for getting around the city

Eat at local neighborhood restaurants and bazaar food courts rather than tourist areas - usually 50-70% less expensive

Visit mosques and many historical sites that offer free admission rather than paying for all attractions

Shop for snacks and bottled water at local supermarkets instead of hotel shops - typically 200-300% markup avoided

Use shared taxis (savari) for longer distances instead of private taxis - generally 60-75% cheaper

Stay in neighborhoods like Tajrish or Vanak rather than central tourist areas for 30-50% accommodation savings

Travel during shoulder seasons (spring/fall) when accommodation prices drop 20-40% from peak times

Only using private taxis instead of public transport - can increase daily costs by 300-500%

Eating exclusively in hotel restaurants or tourist districts - typically doubles food expenses

Not carrying enough cash, as many places don't accept international cards, leading to expensive money exchange at hotels

Booking accommodation in North Tehran luxury districts when mid-range areas offer similar quality for 40-60% less