Timisoara travel guide
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You're Going to Love Timisoara
With a population of 315,053, Timisoara is the largest city in Timiş, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Timisoara deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Timisoara
When to visit Timisoara
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Timisoara in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Timisoara, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Timisoara
Plane
When flying to Timisoara, you’ll arrive at Timisoara (TSR), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Timisoara from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.
Train
The train station in Timisoara is called Timisoara Timisoara central station, and is located 2.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Timisoara is to pick up a car rental from Cluj Napoca, which is about 216 km from Timisoara. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Direct Rent, among others, in Cluj Napoca.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Timisoara. From Budapest, the bus ride to Timisoara takes 426 km and will cost you around $39. From Vienna, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 781 km. The most popular bus station is Timisoara Timisoara, located 3.0 km from downtown Timisoara. Timisoara Centrala Electrică de Termoficare is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Timisoara
Where to stay in Timisoara
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Tresor Le Palais to great affordable options like the Hotel Senator, Timisoara offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $70 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Timisoara
Most booked hotels in Timisoara
Renting a car in Timisoara
Renting a car in Timisoara costs $21 per day, on average, or $42 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Timisoara.
Expect to pay $5.98 per gallon in Timisoara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $71.77 and $95.70. The most frequently booked car type in Timisoara is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.