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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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chisinau has to offer.

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When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 217
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 The shortest flight to Chisinau from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Chisinau from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 25m.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

Lufthansa
Good (8,075 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,609 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,285 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,262 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (231 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (878 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (440 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 reviews)
EL AL
Good (632 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,121 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$ 92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chisinau

Most booked hotels in Chisinau

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Radisson Blu Leogrand Chisinau
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 261+
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Renting a car in Chisinau

Renting a car in Chisinau costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 343 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.30 and C$ 37.73. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chisinau costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 343 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 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$ 28.30 and C$ 37.73. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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