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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Craiova travel guide

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

When to visit Craiova

Craiova in July
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Craiova in July
Estimated hotel price
£26
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Craiova. Craiova’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

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 Direct Rent and Wheego, 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

CRACraiova

Airlines serving Craiova

Wizz Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Craiova

Most booked hotels in Craiova

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Craiova
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Prestige Boutique Hotel Craiova
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hotel Helin Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Hotel Bavaria
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Craiova

Hiring a car in Craiova costs £12 per day, on average, or £25 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, 28% more expensive than at Craiova.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50. Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Craiova, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Craiova costs £12 per day, on average, or £25 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, 28% more expensive than at Craiova.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.88 and £18.50. Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Craiova, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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