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Introduction to Chișinau

Chișinau is a destination known for attractions like Rose Valley Park, Valea Morilor Park, and Stephen the Great Central Park. Travelers who visit this capital of Moldova are often fascinated by the rich history and interesting culture it offers. We recommend taking the time to explore this city in Moldova on foot and walk alongside the over 639 thousand locals who live in Chișinau. You’ll quickly discover you’re surrounded by endless numbers of things to see and do.

Easily accessible from Chișinău International airport, Chișinau is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Moldova any time of the year.

You'll learn more fascinating facts about Chișinau as you explore this spectacular city.

Traveling to Chișinau is especially rewarding for anyone eager to connect with locals and learn more about their unique culture and traditions.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the city of Chișinau below!

Top services in Chișinau

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Chișinau, Moldova. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 395 airlines that fly to Moldova. Browse the 113 top-rated tours available to you in Chișinau. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Chișinau.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Chișinau, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Chișinau on your vacation in Moldova.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Chișinau from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the city of Chișinau!

Learn more about Moldova

There are many reasons to visit the city of Chișinau, but a trip to Moldova needs no explanation.

Exploring Moldova, which spans 33,846 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Moldova offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Rose Valley Park, Valea Morilor Park, and the Stephen the Great Central Park, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Moldova.

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What to see in Chișinau

Saint Panteleimon church, parcalab street in the chisinau downtown, blue sky and clouds.

Chișinau has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the city.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the city of Chișinau.

Top attractions in Chișinau

Home to plenty of top attractions, Chișinau is more than just a wonderful city in Moldova. Chișinau is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Moldova.

One fascinating sight in Chișinau is the unforgettable Rose Valley Park. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the city, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Chișinau.

Rose Valley Park is open for visitors at any time of the day and is located at Strada Valea Trandafirilor, Chişinău 2038, Moldova.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Moldova, check out our list of top attractions in Chișinau below. Discover the best places to visit in Chișinau, including the fascinating Rose Valley Park, Valea Morilor Park, Stephen the Great Central Park, Cathedral Park, and Dendrarium Park.

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Things to do in Chișinau

Soviet round multi-story building in Chisinau, Moldova called Romashka or english version Chamomile.

Enrich your travel experience in Chișinau by joining tours and activities. Chișinau offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the city.

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Most popular experiences in Chișinau

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the city of Chișinau.

Chișinau offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Historical Tours, Bus Tours, and Guided Day Trips are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in Moldova.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Chișinau by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Chișinau

Travelers in Chișinau can choose from 15 categories of top-rated tours and tickets. If you're curious about what the most frequently recommended experiences in the city are, Cultural Tours is the answer.

The most popular tour in Chișinau is the fantastic Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei Tour including Curchi Monastery. By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Chișinau one of the best travel destinations in Moldova.

Chișinau also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Self-Guided Bike Tour of Chisinau is the cheapest tour in the city, and is a popular 3-Day Tour. This experience costs around 19 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Chișinau.

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Discover the best things to do in Chișinau. Choose from 113 fantastic tours and activities available in the city.

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Vacation packages in Chișinau

Ciuflea AKA Sf Teodor Tiron Monastery, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. Was found by two brothers in 1858, Aromanian merchants who emigrated from Macedonia to Bessarabia in 1821.

The best and easiest way to visit Chișinau is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Moldova.

Booking a vacation package to Chișinau means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Chișinau to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Chișinau is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 38 unique vacation packages to Chișinau, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the city of Chișinau.

Popular types of vacations in Chișinau

The most popular way to experience Chișinau is by visiting the city as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in Moldova. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Chișinau on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in Moldova, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across Moldova, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Chișinau, there is a vacation package for you.

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Top vacation packages in Chișinau

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in Moldova. In fact, you can choose from as many as 38 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Chișinau, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of Moldova.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the city of Chișinau.

For an epic vacation, discover Chișinau and other top destinations in Moldova on a top-rated holiday like the 10-Day Moldova City Break in Chișinău. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Chișinau, but also in other top places to visit in Moldova. If The Triumphal Arch, Alunelul Park, La Izvor Park, Dendrarium Park, and Valea Morilor Park are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Chișinau, book the popular Cheap 3-Day Moldova City Break in Chișinău and spend as little as 188 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Chișinau, including the fantastic Cathedral Park, Dendrarium Park, Eternity Memorial Complex, Valea Morilor Park, and "Stephen the Great" Public Gardens.

Get more Chișinau vacation ideas on this site and discover the greatest selection of vacation packages in Europe. Scroll down to find the best vacation packages in Moldova that match your needs and budget.

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Discover and compare 38 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful city of Chișinau.

The best flights, hotels, and activities in Chișinau get fully booked quickly. Use the search tool below to find the best vacation packages in Moldova. Your customized holiday package to Chișinau is only a few clicks away!

How to get to Chișinau

To get to the city of Chișinau the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Moldova can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Chișinau by booking flights with any of the 37 airlines that offer direct flights to Chișinău International airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Chișinău International airport are United Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines. Go to this page to compare all flights to Chișinau.

To reach the city of Chișinau, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Chișinău International airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Chișinau, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Chișinău International airport and Chișinau below.

Find cheap flights to Chișinau

Panoramic view of Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldova.

Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Chișinau, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Moldova. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Chișinau, Moldova, in October.

The cheapest one-way flight to Chișinau costs around 48 EUR and is offered by the airline FLY ONE. The flight leaves on October 13 at 3 and departs from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino airport in Rome, Italy.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Chișinau cost approximately 479 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on November 23 and the return flight is scheduled on November 21. The flight time is around 17 hours per way.

The return flight is operated by Chișinău International.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Moldova and the city of Chișinau from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Chișinau

Travelers visiting Chișinau in Moldova can fly to Chișinău International airport directly from 2248 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Chișinău International airport and the city of Chișinau in Moldova depart from Albany airport in Albany, Australia, Santa Rosa airport in Santa Rosa, Argentina, and Jackson–Evers International airport in Jackson, the United States.

Travelers can fly to Moldova by choosing from from 1 weekly flight(s) from Albany; from 1 weekly flight(s) from Santa Rosa; and from 1 weekly flight(s) from Jackson.

The airline that operates most flights to Moldova is Cambodia Angkor Air. Cambodia Angkor Air offers 1 scheduled flight routes to Moldova.

Discover the most popular flights to Chișinau below. Click to view flights to Chișinau, Moldova from destinations all across the globe.

Where to stay in Chișinau

Nativity main central cathedral with snow at night in chisinau, moldova.

An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a city as fantastic as Chișinau is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Chișinau usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Chișinau offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the city allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Chișinau and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Chișinau planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Moldova can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Chișinau. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the city, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Chișinau.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Chișinau in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Chișinau

While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Chișinau provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Chișinau. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

Select the type you prefer to compare options under each category and find the best accommodation.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the city of Chișinau on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the city of Chișinau that match the information provided.

Car rental in Chișinau

An amazing open air park in Chisinau in Moldavia in Europe.

Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Chișinau. Chișinau has 3 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Chișinau start from 25.5 EUR per day or 178.5 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is an A1 Kia Picanto.

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Chișinau, starting from 22.5 EUR per day or 157.5 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Dacia Logan.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Chișinau, Moldova, below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful city of Chișinau. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Chișinau, Moldova, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Domestic flights from Chișinau

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova ,situated in Central Chisinau.

A taste of Moldova through a visit to Chișinau can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Chișinau to another remarkable destination in Moldova.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the city of Chișinau to other spectacular locations in Moldova, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

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Traveling to another city or region in Moldova? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Chișinau to different local destinations.

Enter all the necessary information and click or tap on the Search button to see a list of the available domestic flights in Moldova on the selected dates.

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