Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Chisinau travel guide

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With 635,994 inhabitants, Chisinau is the most populous city in Moldova.

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When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in February
Estimated hotel price
$288
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in February
Estimated hotel price
$288
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 11 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Chisinau Chisinau central bus station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central station, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Velmart is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Chisinau Chisinau central bus station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central station, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Velmart is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,165 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (286 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (215 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
flydubai
Good (148 reviews)
Ajet
Good (24 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (855 reviews)
TAROM
Good (73 reviews)
EL AL
Good (614 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (412 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (16 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 $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

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Radisson Blu Leogrand Chisinau
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$340+
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City Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Hotel Olsi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Vila Iris
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Chisinau

Expect to pay $2.33 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 $27.86 and $37.14. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.33 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 $27.86 and $37.14. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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