Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alba Iulia travel guide

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With a population of 66.085, Alba Iulia is the largest city in Alba, Romania by the number of inhabitants.

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Activities & attractions in Alba Iulia

History, museal visit, museum pedagogy
Museums•Historical

When to visit Alba Iulia

Alba Iulia in March
Estimated hotel price
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alba Iulia in March
Estimated hotel price
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alba Iulia

Plane

Although Alba Iulia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 50 km from Alba Iulia. The shortest flight to Alba Iulia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Alba Iulia is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 268 km from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Budget, among others, in Bucharest.

Plane

Although Alba Iulia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 50 km from Alba Iulia. The shortest flight to Alba Iulia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Alba Iulia is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 268 km from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Budget, among others, in Bucharest.

Airports near Alba Iulia

CLJCluj Napoca
GHVBrașov-Ghimbav Intl
SBZSibiu

Airlines serving Alba Iulia

Lufthansa
Good (8,175 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,060 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,428 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,023 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (233 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (284 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (452 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alba Iulia

Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alba Iulia

Most booked hotels in Alba Iulia

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Casa cu Nuc
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Hotel Transilvania
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Alba Iulia

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Sibiu.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Alba Iulia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.95 and £23.93.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Sibiu.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Alba Iulia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.95 and £23.93.

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