Practical advice

Bucharest travel tips

Everything you need before visiting Bucharest: Schengen entry, RON vs EUR budget, OTP airport options (train, bus 783, Bolt), metro guide, seasonal advice and scam warnings

Best time to visit Bucharest: month-by-month guide

When to visit Bucharest: May–Jun and Sep–Oct are optimal. Weather data, crowd levels, prices, and monthly highlights from Christmas markets to Enescu

Bran vs Peleș Castle: which one should you visit?

Bran vs Peleș Castle from Bucharest — honest comparison of history, architecture, visitor experience, and logistics. Which castle is worth your day trip?

Getting from Bucharest airport to the city centre

OTP to Bucharest city centre by train (~20–25 min, ~€1.20), bus 783, or private transfer. Real prices in RON and EUR, timetables, and taxi scam warnings.

Bucharest at Christmas: markets, events and what to expect

Bucharest Christmas markets: what to expect, when to go, prices in RON, and honest assessments of the Piața Constituției and Piața Victoriei markets.

Bucharest daily budget: what things really cost in 2026

Real costs for accommodation, food, transport, attractions and day trips in Bucharest. Budget, mid-range and splurge estimates in RON and EUR for 2026.

Bucharest itinerary guide: 2, 3, 4 and 5-day plans

Day-by-day Bucharest itinerary plans for 2 to 5 days. City essentials plus Transylvania day trips — real schedules, prices, and honest time estimates.

Bucharest metro guide for visitors

How to use the Bucharest metro (Metrorex): 4 lines, fares (see metrorex.ro), key stops for tourists, and what to watch for underground.

Car rental for Bucharest day trips: what you need to know

Renting a car from Bucharest for day trips to Bran, Peleș, Sinaia and Transylvania. Prices in RON/EUR, rental companies, road conditions, and parking tips.