Introduction
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chisinau has to offer.

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When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 7 miles from the city center.

Train

Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Chisinau Chisinau central bus station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central station, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 0.9 miles from downtown Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 7 miles from the city center.

Train

Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Chisinau Chisinau central bus station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central station, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 0.9 miles from downtown Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,290 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (629 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (175 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (353 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (766 reviews)
flydubai
Good (142 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (365 reviews)
EL AL
Good (543 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,056 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 $57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 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, 1714 reviews)
$58+
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London Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1213 reviews)
$57+
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Bristol Central Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2396 reviews)
$106+
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Bed & Breakfast Olsi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2919 reviews)
$58+
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Vila Iris
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1738 reviews)
$55+
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Aria Hotel Chisinau
4 stars
Excellent (8, 586 reviews)
$32+
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Renting a car in Chisinau

Renting a car in Chisinau costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.

Expect to pay $5.26 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 $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chisinau costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.

Expect to pay $5.26 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 $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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