Kharkiv travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kharkiv
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kharkiv has to offer.
When to visit Kharkiv
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kharkiv in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Kharkiv, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Kharkiv
Plane
When flying to Kharkiv, you’ll arrive at Kharkiv Intl (HRK), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kharkiv from the United States departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 30h 50m.
Train
Located 2.0 km from the city center, Kharkiv Pivdennyi vokzal is the busiest station in Kharkiv. Another popular train station is Kharkiv Station, located 1.9 km from the center.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Kharkiv Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, located 1.6 km from downtown Kharkiv. Kharkiv Kharkiv, Автостанція Центральний ринок is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.
Airports near Kharkiv
Where to stay in Kharkiv
Average rates range from around $29 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $121 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kharkiv, with prices from $6 to $166 per night. Shevchenkivskyi District is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kharkiv are about 24% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kharkiv
Most booked hotels in Kharkiv
Renting a car in Kharkiv
Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Kharkiv (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Kharkiv is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.