Before you go
Romania, the essentials
The practical things every visitor wants to know — the money, the time, the emergency number and the little details — in one quick reference.
Currency
Live rate · 2026-07-15You get
524.18 lei
As a rule of thumb, 100 lei ≈ €19.08.
Local time · Bucharest
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Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2 / +3 in summer).
Emergency
112 — police, ambulance, fire (free, English spoken).
Currency
The leu (RON). Cards work almost everywhere; keep cash for markets and small taxis.
Tipping
~10% at restaurants if happy; round up taxis. Never mandatory.
Plugs & power
Type C/F, 230V, 50Hz — same as continental EU.
Tap water
Safe to drink in cities. In the mountains, marked springs are excellent.
Language
Romanian. English is widely spoken by young people and in tourism.
Frequently asked questions
What currency is used in Romania?+
The Romanian leu (RON). Romania is in the EU but has not adopted the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere; keep some cash for markets, rural areas and small taxis.
Do I need to tip in Romania?+
Tipping is appreciated but never mandatory. Around 10% at restaurants if you're happy with the service, and rounding up the fare for taxis, is normal.
What is the emergency number in Romania?+
112, the single EU emergency number, for police, ambulance and fire. It's free from any phone and operators speak English.
What power plugs does Romania use?+
Type C and Type F plugs, at 230V / 50Hz — the same as most of continental Europe. Visitors from the UK or US need an adapter.
Can you drink tap water in Romania?+
Yes, tap water is safe to drink in cities and towns. In the mountains, marked natural springs are a local favourite.
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Tours & activities
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Flights, transfer & car
Fly into Romania
Compare fares to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and regional airports — Cluj, Sibiu, Iași, Timișoara.
Airport transfer
Private, fixed-price door-to-door transfer — driver waiting from the moment you land.
Rent a car — see the real Romania
A rental car is the key to Romania: the Transfăgărășan, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, mountain roads and the villages of Maramureș that no train reaches.
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