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.
When to visit Timisoara
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Timisoara in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Timisoara, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Timisoara
Plane
When flying to Timisoara, you’ll arrive at Timisoara (TSR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Timisoara from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.
Train
The train station in Timisoara is called Timisoara Timisoara central station, and is located 2.0 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Timisoara is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 216 km from Timisoara. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Cluj Napoca.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Timisoara using FlixBus or Bus. From Belgrade, the bus ride to Timisoara takes 290 km and will cost you around £43. From Vienna, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 781 km. The most popular bus station is Timisoara Timisoara, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Timisoara. Timisoara Centrala Electrică de Termoficare is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
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 £41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £55 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Timisoara
Most booked hotels in Timisoara
Hiring a car in Timisoara
Hiring a car in Timisoara costs £15 per day, on average, or £29 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Timisoara.
Expect to pay £1.27 per litre in Timisoara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.20 and £20.26. The most frequently booked car type in Timisoara is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 301 or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.