Braşov travel guide
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You're Going to Love Braşov
With a population of 276 088, Braşov is the largest city in Braşov, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Braşov deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Braşov
When to visit Braşov
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Braşov in August, when the average temperature is 42.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 48.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Braşov, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Braşov
Plane
When flying to Braşov, you’ll arrive at Brașov-Ghimbav Intl (GHV), which is located 8 km from the city center.
Train
The train station in Braşov is called Braşov Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Braşov is to pick up a car rental from Bucharest, which is about 140 km from Braşov. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Bucharest.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Braşov, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Vienna, the bus ride to Braşov takes 1440 km and will cost you around $107. From Prague, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 2045 km. The most popular bus station is Braşov Stadium, located 2.7 km from downtown Braşov. Braşov Calea Făgărașului is also a commonly used station, and is 2.6 km from the city center.
Airports near Braşov
Airlines serving Braşov
Where to stay in Braşov
From 5-star hotels such as the Aro Palace Hotel to great affordable options like the Belfort Hotel, Braşov offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $83 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Braşov, with prices from $17 to $942 per night. Centrul Vechi is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Braşov are about 24% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Braşov
Most booked hotels in Braşov
Renting a car in Braşov
Renting a car in Braşov costs $35 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $6.02 per gallon in Braşov (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $72.23 and $96.30. The most frequently booked car type in Braşov is Compact (Dacia Logan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.