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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Arad travel guide

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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. Arad deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Arad

Arad in February
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arad in February
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 45m.

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 Payless and Direct Rent, among others, in Cluj Napoca.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arad using FlixBus or Bus. From Belgrade, the bus ride to Arad takes 185 miles and will cost you around £43. From Vienna, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 495 miles. The most popular bus station is Arad Autogara Transdara, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Arad. Arad Autogara Tabita is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

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 45m.

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 Payless and Direct Rent, among others, in Cluj Napoca.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Arad using FlixBus or Bus. From Belgrade, the bus ride to Arad takes 185 miles and will cost you around £43. From Vienna, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 495 miles. The most popular bus station is Arad Autogara Transdara, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Arad. Arad Autogara Tabita is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Arad

TSRTimisoara
OMROradea

Airlines serving Arad

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
EL AL
Good (531 reviews)
TAROM
Good (71 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Lufthansa City Airlines
Mediocre (2 reviews)
Animawings
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arad

Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arad

Most booked hotels in Arad

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Hotel Coandi
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Hotel Leon & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Continental Forum Arad
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hotel Maxim
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Pensiunea Johanna
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£25+
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Hiring a car in Arad

Hiring a car in Arad costs £26 per day, on average, or £52 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Timisoara.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50. The most frequently booked car type in Arad is Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Arad costs £26 per day, on average, or £52 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Timisoara.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50. The most frequently booked car type in Arad is Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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