Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 570
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 570
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chisinau in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chisinau, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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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 centre.

Train

Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Chisinau Chisinau central bus station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central station, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Autogara Nord, located 1.8 km from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Chisinau Chisinau central bus station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central station, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Autogara Nord, located 1.8 km from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
EL AL
Good (531 reviews)
TAROM
Good (71 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (8 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 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 AED 193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 456 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

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Bed & Breakfast Olsi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
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Vila Iris
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 176+
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Aria Hotel Chisinau
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 114+
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Hiring a car in Chisinau

Hiring a car in Chisinau costs AED 107 per day, on average, or AED 426 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay AED 4.78 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 57.30 and AED 76.40. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Chisinau costs AED 107 per day, on average, or AED 426 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay AED 4.78 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 57.30 and AED 76.40. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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