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

Ploieşti travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ploieşti

With a population of 228,851, Ploieşti is the largest city in Prahova, 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 Ploieşti has to offer.

When to visit Ploieşti

Ploieşti in June
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ploieşti in June
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ploieşti

Plane

Although Ploieşti doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bucharest All airports (BUH), which is located 36 miles from Ploieşti. The shortest flight to Ploieşti from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

The train station in Ploieşti is called Ploieşti Sud, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ploieşti is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 36 miles from Ploieşti. You’ll find branches of Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ploieşti using Union Ivkoni or Bus. From Sofia, the bus ride to Ploieşti takes 465 miles and will cost you around £25. From Chisinau, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 480 miles. Ploieşti’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ploieşti doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bucharest All airports (BUH), which is located 36 miles from Ploieşti. The shortest flight to Ploieşti from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

The train station in Ploieşti is called Ploieşti Sud, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ploieşti is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 36 miles from Ploieşti. You’ll find branches of Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ploieşti using Union Ivkoni or Bus. From Sofia, the bus ride to Ploieşti takes 465 miles and will cost you around £25. From Chisinau, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 480 miles. Ploieşti’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ploieşti

GHVBrașov-Ghimbav Intl

Airlines serving Ploieşti

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ploieşti

Average rates range from around £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ploieşti

Most booked hotels in Ploieşti

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Hotel Yarus Plus
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Acapulco Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hotel Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Ploieşti

Hiring a car in Ploieşti costs £31 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Ploieşti (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 Ploieşti is Premium (Mercedes-Benz GLA or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Logan or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ploieşti costs £31 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Ploieşti (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 Ploieşti is Premium (Mercedes-Benz GLA or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Logan or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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