Arad travel guide
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You're Going to Love Arad
With a population of 169,065, Arad is the largest city in Arad, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Arad to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Arad
How to Get to Arad
Plane
Although Arad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Timisoara (TSR), which is located 26 miles from Arad. The shortest flight to Arad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Arad is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 117 miles from Arad. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Cluj Napoca.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arad, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Budapest, the bus ride to Arad takes 285 miles and will cost you around £27. From Vienna, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 495 miles. The most popular bus station is Arad Autogara Tabita, located 3 miles from the city centre of Arad. Arad Autogara Transdara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Arad
Where to stay in Arad
Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £57 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arad
Most booked hotels in Arad
Hiring a car in Arad
Expect to pay £1.28 per litre in Arad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.27 and £20.36. Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Arad, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.