Craiova travel guide
Craiova Tourism | Craiova Guide
You're Going to Love Craiova
With a population of 304.142, Craiova is the largest city in Dolj, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Craiova has to offer.
When to visit Craiova
How to Get to Craiova
Plane
When flying to Craiova, you’ll arrive at Craiova (CRA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Craiova from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
Train
The train station in Craiova is called Craiova, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Craiova is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 183 km from Craiova. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Bucharest.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Craiova. Craiova’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airports near Craiova
Airlines serving Craiova
Where to stay in popular areas of Craiova
Most booked hotels in Craiova
Hiring a car in Craiova
Hiring a car in Craiova costs £18 per day, on average, or £53 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Craiova.
Expect to pay £1.28 per litre in Craiova (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. The most frequently booked car type in Craiova is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.