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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chisinau travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
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. The shortest flight to Chisinau from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Chisinau from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 10m.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,277 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,257 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (231 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (295 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (877 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (439 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 reviews)
EL AL
Good (629 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,118 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 $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

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Tulip Residence & Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2157 reviews)
$57+
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Radisson Blu Leogrand Chisinau
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1099 reviews)
$195+
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London Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1369 reviews)
$73+
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Bristol Central Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2753 reviews)
$113+
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Iris Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1051 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Chisinau

Renting a car in Chisinau costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Chișinău Intl.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Chisinau costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Chișinău Intl.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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