Budget Travel Ideas in Chisinau

If you are a budget traveler, there are a lot of Chisinau budget travel ideas that you can engage in to still enjoy your trip without spending too much. Chisinau, the largest capital city of Moldova, is a favorite spot for vacationing tourists due to its cheap attractions. But aside from visiting cheap tourist attractions, there are still a lot of ways to save money while traveling to Chisinau. Here are some cheap travel ideas that you can do while traveling to this historic city.

Natural Parks and National Museums

Chisinau is blessed with a lot of natural parks and if you are a budget traveler, then you ought to visit these natural parks since the entrance fee does not usually cost a lot of money. Such natural parks that you can visit include the Botanical Garden located near the gates of the city, the Parcul Valea Morilor and the Parcul Dendrariu. You can also visit the National History Museum to get to know about the rich history of Moldova. The admission inside the National History Museum is free.

Hostel

If you want budget accommodations in Chisinau, then you can always sleep in a hostel. You can find a decent hostel in the main train station, such as the Hotel Turist, which offers accommodations for 220 Moldovan Lei, which is roughly equivalent to $17. However, you have to forgo sleeping in luxury inside a hostel, but if you really want to save money while traveling, then sleeping inside one is your best choice.

Fast Food Stores or Food Stalls

Eating at restaurants in Chisinau will usually cost you between $20 and $30, but if you still want something cheaper, buy local delicacies from the food stalls at the market. You can buy local pies dipped in syrup in pastry shops for as low as $5, or if you do not want to sample any foreign dishes, then you can head off to fast food stores that sell pizzas and burgers for $10.

Taxi Driver

The taxi fare usually costs from $8 to $20, but it is important to know that most taxis in Chisinau do not have a metered fare, so you can always haggle with the taxi driver before you hire him to drive you to your next destination. Aside from haggling, you can also ride the trolley bus which only costs $0.2--a better dollar saving option.