Romania
Romania suits travelers who want medieval towns, fortified and painted churches, Carpathian hiking and the Danube Delta's marshes and birds.
Romania lies in Central and Southeastern Europe. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, and the Black Sea lies to its southeast. Transylvania, in the center, is ringed by the Carpathian Mountains and holds medieval towns such as Sibiu, Brașov and Sighișoara, with fortified churches in villages nearby. Northern Moldavia has painted churches, and Maramureș has wooden ones. The Danube Delta, the largest continuous marshland in Europe, is a World Heritage Site where hundreds of bird species stop during migration.
Bucharest is home to the Palace of the Parliament, seat of the Romanian Parliament. The Black Sea resorts, including Mamaia, are the main summer destinations, while the ski areas around Brașov and the Prahova Valley are best known for winter sports. Summer suits the coast, and lowland summer heat can pass 35 °C. Romania has about 22,298 km of railway, the fourth-largest network in Europe, and 1,065 km of motorway completed by December 2023.
Five things to know before Romania
- Register in the EES on your first Schengen entry
Most non-EU visitors register a photo and fingerprints at no cost, and passports are no longer stamped. Romania counts toward the shared 90 days in 180, so allow extra time on arrival and before departure. EES explained
- See which entry rules apply to your passport
US, UK, Canadian and Australian visitors need no visa for up to 90 days in any 180 across Schengen; EU citizens enter on a valid ID card or passport. ETIAS is not yet in operation. Visa checker
- Carry your passport on Bulgarian and Hungarian crossings
The UK government says border guards check passports at land or river borders into Bulgaria or Hungary. Spain's foreign ministry adds that Romanian border police can run spot checks within 30 km of the border. Schengen 90 days in 180
- Pick one Transylvanian base, then add day trips
Brașov suits Bran and Sinaia, Sibiu suits a calmer old town and village churches, and Cluj-Napoca anchors the north. Trains link the cities; villages and passes are easier with a car. Transylvania planner
- Buy the rovinieta before you drive
The UK government says a rovinieta road toll is required on national roads, sold at border points and most petrol stations. Check CNAIR notices before the Transfăgărășan, and take care with bears on mountain routes. Renting a car abroad
Romania travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Old Town, Palace of Parliament and where to stay.
Read the guideBrașovSaxon old town, Black Church and Bran Castle.
Read the guideTransylvania plannerOne base or a loop, and whether you need a car.
Read the guideSibiuThe calmer Saxon city, with village churches nearby.
Read the guideCluj-NapocaA university city, cafes and festivals in the north.
Read the guideSinaiaPeleș Castle and the Bucegi Mountains by train.
Read the guideConstanțaRoman ruins and the Black Sea beaches.
Read the guideWallachiaDay trips and monasteries around Bucharest.
Read the guide
Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.
- Bed a night
- RON 80
- Food
- RON 60
- Transport
- RON 10
- Sights
- Free
A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.
- Bed a night
- RON 180
- Food
- RON 150
- Transport
- RON 30
- Sights
- RON 50
A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
- Bed a night
- RON 300
- Food
- RON 300
- Transport
- RON 100
- Sights
- RON 150
When to go
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh4°Low-2°ColdJanuaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low0°ColdFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low3°CoolMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°SpringAprilPartly cloudy
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Warm, greenMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JunePartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh28°Low18°WarmJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JulyClear9 rainy daysHigh31°Low20°HotJulyClear
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh32°Low20°HotAugustClear
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°WarmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Autumn colorOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°CoolNovemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low1°Cold, marketsDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, markets
Average daily high and low in Bucharest, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Romania
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Bucharest
10:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today9°7°100%Monday: Rain. High 9°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue10°8°100%Tuesday: Rain. High 10°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Wed10°6°100%Wednesday: Rain. High 10°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Thu7°3°46%Thursday: Rain. High 7°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 46%.
- Fri10°2°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat9°3°0%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 9°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun10°1°0%Sunday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 10:06 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 4.782 RON
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
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- JulElectric Castle FestivalCluj-Napoca
- AugGeorge Enescu FestivalBucharestUntold FestivalCluj-Napoca
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Before you go to Romania
Romania FAQ
Do I need a visa for Romania?
Not for short stays on a US, UK, Canadian or Australian passport: up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area, shared with every other member country. You register in the EES at the border, and ETIAS is not yet in operation.
Does Romania use the euro?
No. The currency is the leu (RON), so exchange or withdraw lei and check whether a price is quoted in lei or in euros before you pay.
How many days do I need in Romania?
A week covers Bucharest, Sinaia and Brașov with Bran Castle as a day trip. Ten days adds Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca by train or car, and the Black Sea coast needs extra days.
When is the best time to visit Romania?
May, June, September and early October are warm without July and August heat, and the mountains are green. Winter suits skiing and Christmas markets, but check CNAIR before driving high passes such as the Transfăgărășan.
Do I need a car in Romania?
Not for Bucharest, Sinaia or Brașov, which sit on one rail line. A car or tour is better for villages, passes and monasteries. Read the road warnings in the UK government advice and buy the rovinieta toll before you drive.