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How to get there
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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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alba Iulia to see all of its attractions.

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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 31 miles 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 166 miles from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Bucharest.

Plane

Although Alba Iulia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sibiu (SBZ), which is located 31 miles 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 166 miles from Alba Iulia. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Bucharest.

Airports near Alba Iulia

CLJCluj Napoca
GHVBrașov-Ghimbav Intl
SBZSibiu

Airlines serving Alba Iulia

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,510 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,367 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,979 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (222 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (250 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (260 reviews)
TAROM
Good (73 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (427 reviews)
EL AL
Good (624 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alba Iulia

Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 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)
£41+
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Hotel Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Hotel Transilvania
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hotel Cetate
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Alba Iulia

Hiring a car in Alba Iulia costs £19 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Sibiu.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.83 and £23.77.

Hiring a car in Alba Iulia costs £19 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Sibiu.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.83 and £23.77.

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