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

Kharkiv travel guide

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With a population of 1.43 million, Kharkiv is the largest city in Kharkivs’ka Oblast’, Ukraine by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Kharkiv

Kharkiv in May
Estimated hotel price
$17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kharkiv in May
Estimated hotel price
$17
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Kharkiv

Plane

When flying to Kharkiv, you’ll arrive at Kharkiv Intl (HRK), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Kharkiv Pivdennyi vokzal is the busiest station in Kharkiv. Another popular train station is Kharkiv Station, located 1.2 miles from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kharkiv Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Kharkiv. Kharkiv Kharkiv, Автостанція Центральний ринок is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kharkiv, you’ll arrive at Kharkiv Intl (HRK), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Kharkiv Pivdennyi vokzal is the busiest station in Kharkiv. Another popular train station is Kharkiv Station, located 1.2 miles from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kharkiv Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Kharkiv. Kharkiv Kharkiv, Автостанція Центральний ринок is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kharkiv

HRKKharkiv Intl

Where to stay in Kharkiv

Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kharkiv, with prices from $12 to $281 per night. Shevchenkivskyi District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kharkiv are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Kharkiv by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kharkiv

Most booked hotels in Kharkiv

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Chichikov Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Cosmopolit Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$59+
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Iris Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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West
1 star
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$29+
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Hiring a car in Kharkiv

Expect to pay $2.35 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 $28.14 and $37.52. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kharkiv, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.35 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 $28.14 and $37.52. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kharkiv, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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