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

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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chisinau has to offer.

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When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 218
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 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Chisinau from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 14h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Chisinau from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 14h 50m.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (8,235 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (238 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (188 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (907 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (468 reviews)
flydubai
Good (147 reviews)
EL AL
Good (648 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (18 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 C$ 93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

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Maxim Pasha
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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President Resort Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
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Renting a car in Chisinau

Renting a car in Chisinau costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 386 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.

Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.56 and C$ 42.08. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Chisinau costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 386 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.

Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.56 and C$ 42.08. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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