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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chisinau has to offer.
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.
When flying to Chisinau, you’ll arrive at Chișinău Intl (RMO), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.
Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Chisinau Chisinau central station is the busiest station in Chisinau. Another popular train station is Chisinau Chisinau central bus station, located 1.8 miles from the centre.
The most popular bus station is Chisinau Mitropolit Varlaam, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Chisinau. Chisinau Chisinau, Autogara Chișinău Centru is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.
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 £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Chisinau costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.18 per litre in Chisinau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.12 and £18.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chisinau is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.