The main city of Romania is Bucharest. This city stands out among other European capitals for its low prices. But in Romania itself, Bucharest is considered an expensive city. Consumer prices there are 15% higher than the national average. Consider what are the prices in Bucharest for travel services.
Accommodation
The monetary unit in the country is the Romanian leu. You can pay in Romania with national money or euros. In Bucharest, you will find hotels for every taste. Hotels on the outskirts offer affordable rooms. To stay in a 5 * hotel, you need to spend at least 200 euros per day. A place in a hostel will cost much less - about 12 euros per day per person. If you stay in a hostel, use public transport and eat in inexpensive cafes, then the cost will be no more than € 30 per person per day. If you live in a prestigious hotel in Bucharest and visit restaurants, you will need at least 100 euros per day per person.
Transport
Public transport in Bucharest is represented by metro, buses and taxis. The cost of a metro ticket for a day is 5 lei. The metro has four lines. Private taxis operate by meter. There are state taxis in the city, which can be recognized by the checkered signs on the side. Traveling through them is more expensive. The public transport system in Bucharest is well developed. Using a bus, a tourist can get to any object. Excursions to neighboring cities take place on comfortable buses. You can travel around the city by metro. To do this, you should purchase a special plastic card at the kiosk.
Excursions in Bucharest
The capital of Romania is full of interesting places. A sightseeing tour of the city lasts 5 hours and costs from 90 euros. Tourists are advised to take a trip to the amazing building - the Palace of Parliament. In terms of size, it is in second place in the world after the Pentagon. The Arc de Triomphe is also a unique building. You can look at it during a sightseeing tour of Bucharest, which costs 70 euros. Tours usually start in the old part of the city. There, tourists see examples of ancient architecture. From museums in Bucharest, it is recommended to visit the Museum of the Romanian Village, the National Museum of History, the National Military Museum. Entrance fees to museums are inexpensive.
Food costs
Food is not very expensive. Tourists are better off eating in middle-class restaurants and cafes. You can eat there at no extra cost. The cost of food in a cheap cafe is 30 lei. You can have lunch for two in a middle class restaurant for 100 lei.
