Romania Travel Guide 🇷🇴
Carpathian mountains, medieval castles, Transylvania towns, painted monasteries, folk villages & Black Sea coast — Bucharest, Brasov & Sibiu
🌤 Live Weather — Bucharest
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Bucharest
🌍 Regions Transylvania · Wallachia · Moldavia · Dobrogea
💱 Currency Romanian Leu (RON)
🗣 Language Romanian (English in major cities)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+2 (EET)
🔌 Plug Type Type C & F — 230V
Famous for: Bran Castle · Carpathian Mountains · Brasov Old Town · painted monasteries · Saxon villages · rural countryside
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
EU Member (not yet in Schengen for all borders) Visa-free for some nationalities Passport validity 6+ months- Return ticket & accommodation proof may be checked
- Travel insurance recommended
- Rules vary by nationality
Some travelers with valid Schengen/US/UK visas may enter — confirm official guidance before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Ideal for sightseeing & countryside
🌞 Jul–Sep Best for mountains & Transylvania
🍁 Oct Autumn foliage in Carpathians
❄️ Dec–Feb Winter & snow resorts
Transylvania & mountain towns are most popular in summer & fall.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €35–55 / ₹3,100–₹4,900 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €70–120 / ₹6,200–₹10,700 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €170+ / ₹15,200+ per day
Romania is a very affordable European destination.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Bucharest Old Town Palace of Parliament Brasov Sibiu Sighisoara Bran Castle Transfagarasan Highway Maramureș Wooden Churches🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Intercity trains & buses
- Car rental useful for countryside
- Mountain roads can be winding
- Ride services available in cities
The Transfagarasan Highway is one of Europe’s most scenic mountain roads.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Orange · Vodafone · Digi
- Prepaid SIMs available easily
- Excellent 4G coverage
- Rural mountain areas vary
Passport may be required for SIM registration.
💵 Money & Payments
- Local currency — Romanian Leu (RON)
- Cards accepted in cities
- Cash preferred in villages
- ATMs widely available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Sarmale (cabbage rolls)
- Mici (grilled meat rolls)
- Ciorbă soups
- Polenta & cheese dishes
- Transylvanian pastries
Cuisine blends Balkan, Central European & Ottoman influences.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Sighisoara Medieval Festival
- George Enescu Music Festival
- Village & harvest celebrations
- Christmas fairs in Transylvania
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for tourists
- Beware pickpockets in busy areas
- Mountain hiking requires preparation
- Winter roads may be icy
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket
- Warm clothes in winter
- Hiking wear for mountains
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Warm summers
- Cold snowy winters
- Mountain climate in Carpathians
- Cool evenings year-round
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Bucharest Old Town & Parliament
- Day 2 — Travel to Brasov
- Day 3 — Bran Castle & Rasnov
- Day 4 — Sibiu / Transfagarasan
- Day 5 — Sighisoara or countryside villages
❓ FAQs
Is Romania part of Schengen?
Entry & border rules are partially aligned — check latest guidance.
Is English widely spoken?
Common in cities & tourist regions.
Is Romania budget friendly?
Yes — food & hotels are very affordable.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 112
🧳 EU Emergency 112
🎟 Tours & Activities in Romania
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