Cluj Napoca travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cluj Napoca
With a population of 316,748, Cluj Napoca is the largest city in Cluj, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cluj Napoca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Cluj Napoca
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cluj Napoca in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cluj Napoca, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Cluj Napoca
Plane
When flying to Cluj Napoca, you’ll arrive at Cluj Napoca (CLJ), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Cluj Napoca from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 15h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Cluj Napoca is to pick up a car rental from Timisoara, which is about 216 km from Cluj Napoca. You’ll find branches of Payless and Klass Wagen, among others, in Timisoara.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cluj Napoca, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Budapest, the bus ride to Cluj Napoca takes 756 km and will cost you around C$ 61. From Bucharest, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 917 km. The most popular bus station is Cluj Napoca Autogara Sens Vest, located 2.5 km from downtown Cluj Napoca. Cluj Napoca Ploiesti is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Cluj Napoca
Where to stay in Cluj Napoca
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Italia to great affordable options like the Lol Et Lola Hotel, Cluj Napoca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 123 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cluj Napoca, with prices from C$ 33 to C$ 423 per night. Centru is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cluj Napoca are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cluj Napoca
Most booked hotels in Cluj Napoca
Renting a car in Cluj Napoca
Renting a car in Cluj Napoca costs C$ 20 per day, on average, or C$ 40 if you want to rent it for 2 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 Cluj Napoca.
Expect to pay C$ 2.15 per litre in Cluj Napoca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.74 and C$ 34.32.