Chisinau travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chisinau
With 635,994 inhabitants, Chisinau is the most populous city in Moldova. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chisinau has to offer.
When to visit Chisinau
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chisinau in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chisinau, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Chisinau
Plane
When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 7 miles from the city center.
Train
Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Chisinau Chisinau central station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central bus station, located 1.8 miles from the center.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 0.9 miles from downtown Chisinau. Chisinau Autogara Nord is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Chisinau
Where to stay in Chisinau
From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Leogrand Chisinau to great affordable options like the Vila Iris, Chisinau offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $121 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau
Most booked hotels in Chisinau
Renting a car in Chisinau
Renting a car in Chisinau costs $35 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.
Expect to pay $5.38 per gallon in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Compact (Peugeot 301 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.