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 March
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
$279
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Chisinau

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (8,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,248 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (229 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (877 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (435 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 reviews)
EL AL
Good (627 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,116 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (18 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 $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$340+
Aria Hotel Chisinau
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$100+
Vila Iris
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$100+

Hiring a car in Chisinau

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.