Chisinau travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chisinau
With 635 994 inhabitants, Chisinau is the most populous city in Moldova. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chisinau to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Chisinau
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.
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 0.8 km from the city centre, Chisinau Chisinau central station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central bus station, located 2.9 km from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 1.4 km from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Chisinau
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 188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 428 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau
Most booked hotels in Chisinau
Hiring a car in Chisinau
Expect to pay AED 5.40 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 64.79 and AED 86.38. Compact (Dacia Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chisinau, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.