Major city · Moldova
Orhei
Spend a half‑day at Orheiul Vechi and explore the town centre; one night optional if you prefer local dining.
Orhei sits 40 km north of Chișinău and is best known for the Orheiul Vechi cave monastery, a short bus ride from the capital. The town itself offers a few restaurants, a modest hotel selection and easy access to the national park. One full day covers the main sights; a night adds a relaxed dinner and optional stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MDL
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Winter (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- KIV
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for …
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Eastern Europe ↗Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for Moldova — through crossings run by recognised authorities; no route through Ukraine, Belarus or Russia is planned here.
- Eastern Europe ↗Re-read your government's advice for Moldova (it covers Transnistria) in the week you travel; the situation next door changes fast.
- Eastern Europe ↗Carry euros in cash for Transnistria and village Moldova; cards stop working at the Dniester.
- Moldova ↗Moldova is outside the EU and Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport.
- Moldova ↗Enter and leave Moldova through crossings run by the Moldovan authorities (for example Chișinău airport or the Romanian border), so your entry is recorded.
- Moldova ↗Transnistria has separate de facto controls, currency and limited consular access; read your government's advice before going. See the Transnistria page.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Orhei112 ▾
- Police/ambulance/fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Orhei, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moldovan leu (MDL).Moldova-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange and Moldcell sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and shops (passport needed).Moldova-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled or filtered.Moldova-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Moldova-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Moldova-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses and follow standard travel precautions.
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- RestroomsFree in restaurants and malls; village toilets can be outdoor.Moldova-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police/ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open daily; museums often close Monday.Moldova-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKIV Chișinău International Airport (Main international gateway, about 40 km (25 mi) south of Orhei).KIV Chișinău International Airport (Main international gateway, about 25 mi (40 km) south of Orhei).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; reach Orheiul Vechi by minibus to Trebujeni (≈30 min) then a short walk or local taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeMDL 5–8
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)MDL 12–20
- Budget bedHotel Codru, a night, per personMDL 30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MDL 30 · Mid MDL 60 · High MDL 120
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIV Chișinău International Airport (Main international gateway, about 40 km (25 mi) south of Orhei)KIV Chișinău International Airport (Main international gateway, about 25 mi (40 km) south of Orhei)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Orhei: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; reach Orheiul Vechi by minibus to Trebujeni (≈30 min) then a short walk or local taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Orheiul Vechi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Minibus from Chișinău central station to Trebujeni (≈30 min), then 10‑min walk or taxi
Entrance fee 10 MDL; check opening hours.
Orhei National Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus or taxi from town centre, 15 min
Free entry; trails vary in difficulty.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Codru
Central town, basic rooms, walk to restaurants
Vila Etnica
Near Orheiul Vechi, simple guesthouse
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MDL 30–45 ≈ $1.5–$2.2
- Mid
- MDL 60–100 ≈ $3–$5
Trip budget
| Hotel Codru1 × 1 night × MDL 30 | MDL 30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MDL 30 | MDL 30 |
| Minibus ticket Chișinău → Orhei1 × MDL 26 · check | MDL 26 |
| Taxi town centre → Trebujeni1 × MDL 80 | MDL 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MDL 17 |
| Trip total≈ MDL 183 per person per day, bed included | MDL 183 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | MDL 5–8 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | MDL 12–20 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | MDL 30–50 |
| Minibus ticket Chișinău → Orheicheck | MDL 26 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules change seasonally; verify times before travel (check).
- Orheiul Vechi entrance fee 10 MDL (5 MDL concession) – confirm current price.
Emergency numbers
- Police/ambulance/fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police/ambulance/fire112
Embassy
US embassy in Chișinău; consulate in Orhei not available.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chișinău → Orhei minibus: ≈ MDL 26 per person, ~30 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → Trebujeni: ≈ MDL 80–120, 10 min
Say or show
- Bună — Hello (boo-nuh)
- Mulțumesc — Thank you (mool-tsoo-mesk)
- Cât costă? — How much? (kuht kos-tuh)
- Unde este toaleta? — Where is the bathroom? (oon-deh es-teh toh-ah-leh-tah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Orhei. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Winter (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Orhei for a relaxed dinner at Dolce Vita or Versailles.
- Combine with a wine tasting at Vartely (≈MDL 30 per person).
Sources
- officialWikidata – Orhei
- secondaryWikivoyage: Orhei, revision 5295002 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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