Tashkent travel cost guide
Must-see spots, local tips, admission prices and foods to try in Tashkent. Price data as of 2026-10-16.
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Don't miss in Tashkent
- Chorsu Bazaar A huge traditional market under a blue dome, full of spices, dried fruit and bread.
- Tashkent Metro stations Each station is uniquely decorated, often called an underground museum.
- Hazrati Imam Complex A religious complex of mosques and madrasas.
Tashkent travel tips
- High-speed Afrosiyob trains reach Samarkand and Bukhara but sell out; book ahead.
- Cover shoulders and knees at mosques; women may want a headscarf.
Good to know in Uzbekistan
- High-speed trains link the cities but sell out in peak season; book early.
- At mosques and shrines cover shoulders and knees; women may want a scarf.
Watch out for in Uzbekistan
- Agree prices at markets and fix taxi fares before setting off if there is no meter.
- Summer afternoons are extremely hot; avoid outdoor sightseeing then and drink plenty of water.
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Real menu prices in Tashkent
Per-person meal prices from restaurants’ official menus (where tax and tips are extra, the calculator adds them).
- Les Ailes – Mozzarella burger set (Coca-Cola): UZS 39,000.00
- Plov Lounge – Chuchvara (Uzbek dumpling soup) 300 g: UZS 45,000.00
- EVOS – Donar mol go'shtidan (beef doner plate): UZS 63,000.00
Is a transit pass worth it?
Based on a typical (median) single fare of UZS 2,750.00. Actual fares vary by line and distance, so treat this as a guide.
- Tashkent 1-day pass (bus + metro) UZS 13,500.00 → worth it from 5 rides a day
Tashkent attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
- Tashkent Zoo admission (16 and older): UZS 40,000.00 · child UZS 25,000.00
- Tashkent TV Tower ticket (over 16, residents of Uzbekistan): UZS 100,000.00 · child UZS 40,000.00
What to eat in Tashkent
- Plov — Uzbekistan’s national rice dish with meat and carrots
- Somsa — Tandoor-baked pastry filled with meat
- Lagman — Hand-pulled noodles with meat and vegetable sauce
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