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🇷🇴 Romania

Transylvania's castles and medieval towns, the painted monasteries of Bucovina and the wild Carpathian mountains — Romania is dramatic, affordable and underrated.

Schengen visa 📅 Best: May–Sep 💵 $80/day avg
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Capital
Bucharest
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Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
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Language
Romanian
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Best time
May–Sep
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$35 – $260
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Bucharest (OTP)
Overview

Why travellers love Romania

Brasov, Sibiu and Bran Castle headline Transylvania, with the Transfăgărășan road and Carpathian wildlife for adventurers and lively Bucharest as a hub.

It's excellent value with rich history and big mountain scenery.

Where to go

Top places in Romania

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Brasov & Bran

Brasov & Bran

🗓 2 days

Medieval old town and 'Dracula's castle'.

HistoryCulture
Sibiu

Sibiu

🗓 1 day

Saxon squares and cobbled charm.

CultureRomance
Bucharest

Bucharest

🗓 1–2 days

Grand boulevards and the huge Parliament.

CityHistory
Transfăgărășan & Carpathians

Transfăgărășan & Carpathians

🗓 1–2 days

Epic mountain road and hiking.

AdventureNature
Plan day by day

Romania itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Brasov & Bran → Sibiu → Bucharest
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$175 – $1,300
1–2

Brasov & Bran

Medieval old town and 'Dracula's castle'.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Culture
3–4

Sibiu

Saxon squares and cobbled charm.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance
5

Bucharest

Grand boulevards and the huge Parliament.

🗓 1 day✨ City · History
Route
Brasov & Bran → Sibiu → Bucharest → Transfăgărășan & Carpathians
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$245 – $1,820
1–2

Brasov & Bran

Medieval old town and 'Dracula's castle'.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Culture
3–4

Sibiu

Saxon squares and cobbled charm.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance
5–6

Bucharest

Grand boulevards and the huge Parliament.

🗓 2 days✨ City · History
7

Transfăgărășan & Carpathians

Epic mountain road and hiking.

🗓 1 day✨ Adventure · Nature
Route
Brasov & Bran → Sibiu → Bucharest → Transfăgărășan & Carpathians
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,600
1–3

Brasov & Bran

Medieval old town and 'Dracula's castle'.

🗓 3 days✨ History · Culture
4–6

Sibiu

Saxon squares and cobbled charm.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · Romance
7–8

Bucharest

Grand boulevards and the huge Parliament.

🗓 2 days✨ City · History
9–10

Transfăgărășan & Carpathians

Epic mountain road and hiking.

🗓 2 days✨ Adventure · Nature
✨ Build a custom Romania itinerary →
Visa & entry

Romania visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Romania joined Schengen — visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Romania immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Romania visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Romania budget guide

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$260+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Romania budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Romania

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Bran Castle

The Transylvanian castle tied to Dracula.

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Brasov & Sibiu

Fairytale Saxon old towns.

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Transfăgărășan

One of the world's great driving roads.

Painted monasteries

Frescoed churches of Bucovina.

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Carpathian wildlife

Europe's largest bear population.

Get outside

Nature in Romania

All nature
Blog

Romania travel articles

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