Travel Tips
Romania
Transylvanian castles, painted monasteries and wild mountains make Romania a rewarding off-the-beaten-path trip.
- Capital
- Bucharest
- Currency
- Romanian leu (RON)
- Language
- Romanian
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C and F
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Late spring to early autumn is ideal. Winter brings skiing and cold weather in the mountains.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Transylvania
Medieval towns and rolling countryside.
Bran Castle
The castle famously linked to the Dracula story.
Brasov
A Saxon town at the foot of the Carpathians.
Sighisoara
A hilltop medieval citadel.
Painted Monasteries of Bucovina
Colorful monastery frescoes in the north.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 2 Bucharest
- Days 3 to 5 Brasov, with Bran Castle
- Days 6 to 7 Sighisoara
- Days 8 to 9 Sibiu or Bucovina
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Trains are affordable but slow. A car gives more flexibility.
- Mountain roads such as the Transfagarasan close in the colder months.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Romania uses the leu, not the euro. Carry some cash for villages and markets.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Sarmale: stuffed cabbage rolls.
- Mici: grilled skinless sausages.
- Papanasi: fried doughnuts with cream and jam.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Use ride apps rather than unofficial taxis.
- In the mountains, follow local advice on bears.
Planning a trip to Romania?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.