Kharkiv travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kharkiv
With a population of 1.43 million, Kharkiv is the largest city in Kharkivs’ka Oblast’, Ukraine by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kharkiv has to offer.
When to visit Kharkiv
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kharkiv in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 61 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Kharkiv, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.
How to Get to Kharkiv
Plane
When flying to Kharkiv, you’ll arrive at Kharkiv Intl (HRK), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Train
Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Kharkiv Pivdennyi vokzal is the busiest station in Kharkiv. Another popular train station is Kharkiv Station, located 1.2 miles from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Kharkiv Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Kharkiv. Kharkiv Kharkiv, Автостанція Центральний ринок is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Kharkiv
Where to stay in Kharkiv
Average rates range from around RM 138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 577 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kharkiv, with prices from RM 29 to RM 790 per night. Shevchenkivskyi District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kharkiv are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kharkiv
Most booked hotels in Kharkiv
Hiring a car in Kharkiv
Expect to pay RM 6.93 per litre in Kharkiv (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 83.09 and RM 110.78. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kharkiv, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.