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. Chisinau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
€27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
€27
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chisinau in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chisinau, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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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 centre.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, 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 centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, 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 centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (323 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
TAROM
Good (41 reviews)
EL AL
Good (321 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (218 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (6 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (754 reviews)
FLYONE
Okay (6 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (98 reviews)
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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 €48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €109 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

Radisson Blu Leogrand Chisinau
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€175+
Bed & Breakfast Olsi
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€42+
Aria Hotel Chisinau
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€28+
Bella Donna Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
€33+

Hiring a car in Chisinau

Expect to pay €1.38 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.50 and €22.00. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.38 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.50 and €22.00. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.