Targu Mures is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Targu Mures works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Targu Mures, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Targu Mures, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Targu Mures starts at around €57 per night, with a typical rate near €74 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hampton By Hilton Targu Mures, 3-star, guest rating 9.5 from 1043 reviews, from €64 per night; Pension Tempo, 4-star, guest rating 9.3 from 163 reviews, from €57 per night; Grand Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 3127 reviews, from €74 per night; Business Hotel Conference Center & Spa, 3-star, guest rating 9.2 from 913 reviews, from €89 per night; Plaza V, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 47 reviews, from €161 per night.
Day trips & routes: Cluj-Napoca — about 107 km, 1h 21m drive; Sibiu — about 213 km, 2h 12m drive; Brasov — about 171 km, 2h 43m drive; Oradea — about 253 km, 3h 23m drive. Fastest option is Cluj-Napoca: 1h 21m by car.
Targu Mures: what to know
Things to see: "Tirgu Mures Airport Private Transfer", rated 5 from 8 reviews, from €135; "Székely Land countryside and Sighisoara one day trip", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €220; "Fortified Churches, countryside and Sibiu:1- 4 persons", rated 5 from 3 reviews, from €220; "Before Romania day tour, in Transylvania, from Targu Mures", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €67.5; "My Transilvania experience - 4 nights", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €1200.
Targu Mures has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Targu Mures is around €74, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Targu Mures you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Romania, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
