Cluj Napoca travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cluj Napoca
With a population of 316,748, Cluj Napoca is the largest city in Cluj, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cluj Napoca has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Cluj Napoca
When to visit Cluj Napoca
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cluj Napoca in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cluj Napoca, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Cluj Napoca
Plane
When flying to Cluj Napoca, you’ll arrive at Cluj Napoca (CLJ), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cluj Napoca from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 11h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Cluj Napoca is to pick up a car rental from Timisoara, which is about 134 miles from Cluj Napoca. You’ll find branches of Payless and Pricecarz, among others, in Timisoara.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cluj Napoca, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Budapest, the bus ride to Cluj Napoca takes 470 miles and will cost you around $45. From Bucharest, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 570 miles. The most popular bus station is Cluj Napoca Autogara Sens Vest, located 1.6 miles from downtown Cluj Napoca. Cluj Napoca Ploiesti is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Cluj Napoca
Where to stay in Cluj Napoca
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Italia to great affordable options like the Lol Et Lola Hotel, Cluj Napoca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $91 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cluj Napoca, with prices from $24 to $310 per night. Centru is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cluj Napoca are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cluj Napoca
Most booked hotels in Cluj Napoca
Renting a car in Cluj Napoca
Renting a car in Cluj Napoca costs $19 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Cluj Napoca.
Expect to pay $5.94 per gallon in Cluj Napoca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $71.32 and $95.09. The most frequently booked car type in Cluj Napoca is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.