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

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When to visit Chisinau

Chisinau in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chisinau in April
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 Montreal and takes around 17h 10m.

Train

Located 1.8 miles 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 0.5 miles from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru, located 0.6 miles from downtown Chisinau. Chisinau Autogara Nord is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.

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 Montreal and takes around 17h 10m.

Train

Located 1.8 miles 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 0.5 miles from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru, located 0.6 miles from downtown Chisinau. Chisinau Autogara Nord is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Chisinau

RMOChișinău Intl

Airlines serving Chisinau

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,188 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (218 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
Ajet
Good (26 reviews)
TAROM
Good (73 reviews)
flydubai
Good (148 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (422 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (868 reviews)
EL AL
Good (618 reviews)
Wizz Air
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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$ 79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 198 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$ 252+
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Hotel Olsi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+
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Vila Iris
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
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Renting a car in Chisinau

Renting a car in Chisinau costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 279 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 194% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.

Expect to pay C$ 2.34 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$ 28.08 and C$ 37.44. Compact (Class Compact Van or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Chisinau costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 279 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 194% cheaper than airport locations in Chisinau.

Expect to pay C$ 2.34 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$ 28.08 and C$ 37.44. Compact (Class Compact Van or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chisinau, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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