Car Rental at Chisinau Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital and largest city of Moldova, Chisinau is also where the bulk of the country’s tourist attractions are located. The city is home to interesting architecture, many museums, and green spaces and also offers easy access to a number of destinations just outside its borders. These are five of the most interesting attractions in and around Chisinau:

• Rose Valley. A large nature area within the city limits, the Rose Valley is one of the nicest green spaces in Chisinau. There are three large lakes where you can go boating, waterfront restaurants, historical sites like a Paleo-Slavic tribal sanctuary, and a small amusement park. The valley is just south of the city center and can be easily accessed by car.
• Ciuflea Monastery. This small monastery near the center of the city is one of the most photographed buildings in the city thanks to its bright blue wooden facade and domes. The interior of the monastery is just as interesting to explore thanks to beautiful wall frescoes and many other ornate elements. There are other notable religious buildings in Chisinau including the Nativity Cathedral and the Transfiguration Church.
• National Museum of Fine Arts. Perhaps the most important art institution of Moldova, the National Museum is among the city’s most visited landmarks. The main collection is located in a beautiful heritage building that is a former gymnasium, although the museum has several different branches that can be found across the Moldovan capital. In addition to a large permanent collection, the museum frequently hosts various rotating exhibitions and cultural events.
• Orhei. Located about an hour’s drive from Chisinau, the cozy town of Orhei is both one of Moldova’s most beloved tourist attractions and one of the most popular day trips from the capital. The most visited places in Orhei include Old Orhei, an archaeological complex that has been inhabited since prehistory and has a monastery carved into a cliff, as well as Orhei National Park known for its open landscapes.
• Comrat. Located in the southwestern part of the country, about a 90 minute drive from Chisinau, Comrat is known for its cultural uniqueness – it is the capital of the Gagauz autonomous region. The Gagauzs are one of the minority ethnicities of Moldova, speaking a language that’s unrelated to Moldovan and Romanian, but is quite close to Turkish. The region is known for its excellent red wines and bucolic countryside, and can be easily explored from Comrat.

Top international routes

• Antalya
• Istanbul
• Bucharest
• Warsaw
• Vienna
• London
• Tel Aviv
• Dublin
• Heraklion
• Rome

Main airlines

Air Moldova, FlyOne, Wizz Air, TAROM, Turkish Airlines, and Austrian Airlines

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights. There are plans to expand the airport in the near future.

Location

Chisinau Airport is about 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of Chisinau center. Motorway R2 and Muncesti Highway are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $31 per day
• Medium cars - from $37 per day
• SUVs - from $48 per day
• Premium cars - from $63 per day
• Vans - from $66 per day
• Station wagons - from $43 per day

Car rental desks

Many are in the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a few eateries offering both international and Moldovan cuisine, as well as shops, ATMs, banks with currency exchanges, a children’s play area, luggage wrapping services, a first aid station, and a nearby hotel. Chisinau Airport offers free Wi-Fi for up to five hours. Assistance is available for travelers with special needs, but you should inform your airline at least 72 hours before arrival if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

Vento SAC-11 gas station at Strada Băcioii Noi 30 can be reached in about eight minutes and is open 24/7. While there are other gas stations even closer to Chisinau Airport, travelers give this Vento station the highest rating. There are many other gas stations on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

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