City in Fars Province, Iran
Getting around Shiraz
How to get around Shiraz
Taxis and Snapp are cheap for the sights; hire a driver for Persepolis (60 km). VIP buses and flights link Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, though strikes disrupt services.
Ways to get around Shiraz
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi or Snapp | Cheap by Western standards | Agree fares before boarding; Snapp needs an Iranian number |
| City bus and metro | A few cents | Shiraz has one metro line; women-only carriages |
| Hired driver to Persepolis | Negotiated per day | Usually combined with Pasargadae or Naqsh-e Rustam |
Ride-hailing apps in Shiraz
- Foreign cards don't work; pay cash. Ask your hotel to arrange taxis and day drivers.
Arriving in Shiraz
Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib (SYZ)
Taxi to the center about 20–30 min. Flights have been disrupted by war; check airspace and airline status.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. A 1968 IDP is required. Accidents are common; women riding motorbikes risk arrest.
- Onward travel in Iran: Normally cheap domestic flights, VIP buses and trains. In 2026, strikes have damaged airports, railways, roads and bridges, and services change at short notice.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Shiraz?
No. Use Snapp, Tapsi instead.
What's the best way to get around Shiraz?
Taxis and Snapp are cheap for the sights; hire a driver for Persepolis (60 km). VIP buses and flights link Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, though strikes disrupt services.
How do I get from the airport to Shiraz?
Taxi to the center about 20–30 min. Flights have been disrupted by war; check airspace and airline status.
Is Shiraz walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.