Chisinau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chisinau

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.

When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 center.

Train

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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

Train

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (325 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
TAROM
Good (41 reviews)
EL AL
Good (322 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (217 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (6 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (754 reviews)
FLYONE
Okay (6 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (98 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 $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

Bristol Central Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 4161 reviews)
$91+
London Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1874 reviews)
$60+
Radisson Blu Leogrand Chisinau
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 744 reviews)
$188+
Bed & Breakfast Olsi
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3430 reviews)
$45+
Aria Hotel Chisinau
4 stars
Good (7.9, 708 reviews)
$30+
Bella Donna Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.3, 730 reviews)
$35+

Renting a car in Chisinau

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.

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.