With 635,994 inhabitants, Chisinau is the most populous city in Moldova. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chisinau has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chisinau in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chisinau, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 11 km from the city center.
Located 0.8 km from the city center, Chisinau Chisinau central station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central bus station, located 2.9 km from the center.
The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 1.4 km from downtown Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.
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 $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Chisinau costs $36 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.