Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Târgu Jiu travel guide

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With a population of 97,179, Târgu Jiu is the largest city in Gorj, 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 Târgu Jiu to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Târgu Jiu

Plane

Although Târgu Jiu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Craiova (CRA), which is located 59 miles from Târgu Jiu. The shortest flight to Târgu Jiu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Târgu Jiu is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 145 miles from Târgu Jiu. You’ll find branches of Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Târgu Jiu.

Plane

Although Târgu Jiu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Craiova (CRA), which is located 59 miles from Târgu Jiu. The shortest flight to Târgu Jiu from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Târgu Jiu is to pick up a car hire from Bucharest, which is about 145 miles from Târgu Jiu. You’ll find branches of Direct Rent and Wheego, among others, in Bucharest.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Târgu Jiu.

Airports near Târgu Jiu

CRACraiova
SBZSibiu

Airlines serving Târgu Jiu

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Târgu Jiu

Hiring a car in Târgu Jiu

Hiring a car in Târgu Jiu costs £30 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 70% more expensive than at Craiova.

Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Târgu Jiu (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.

Hiring a car in Târgu Jiu costs £30 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 70% more expensive than at Craiova.

Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Târgu Jiu (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.

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