With a population of 1.43 million, Kharkiv is the largest city in Kharkivs’ka Oblast’, Ukraine by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 30 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kharkiv has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kharkiv in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Kharkiv, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.
When flying to Kharkiv, you’ll arrive at Kharkiv Intl (HRK), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Kharkiv Pivdennyi vokzal is the busiest station in Kharkiv. Another popular train station is Kharkiv Station, located 1.9 km from the centre.
The most popular bus station is Kharkiv Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Kharkiv. Kharkiv Kharkiv, Автостанція Центральний ринок is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kharkiv, with prices from $12 to $261 per night. Shevchenkivskyi District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kharkiv are about 24% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay $2.47 per litre in Kharkiv (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.55 and $39.40. The most frequently booked car type in Kharkiv is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.