Bucharest Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

Bucharest doesn’t exactly have the best reputation among travelers, but it’s an interesting destination at the very least. Some complain that the Soviet Era still feels alive and well, though progress is continually being made, so those wanting to see those influences should probably come soon.

Is Bucharest Expensive or Cheap?

Bucharest has been one of Europe’s cheapest capital cities for decades. It’s worth stopping for a day or two on your way to smaller cities and natural sites, and those tend to be even a bit cheaper.

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Travel Costs to Bucharest

Population 1,900,000
Area 2,200,000
Timezone UTC+2
Currency Romanian leu
Airports Henri Coand? International Airport (OTP), Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$41.78
1 USD = 4.5600 RON
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Bucharest

Bucharest Hotel Seasons

Bucharest Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar16.30 - 18.48
starstarstarstarstar23.91 - 33.70
starstarstarstarstar27.17 - 66.30
starstarstarstarstar38.04 - 104.35
starstarstarstarstar77.17 - 122.83

Bucharest Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed5.43 - 13.04

Bucharest Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Parliament PalaceThis Soviet-era structure is the second largest building in the world, and the price includes a tour.
adults
students
13.16
4.39
Museum of the Romanian PeasantThis museum showing what simple life was like is strangely popular. It is currently temporarily closed.
adults
students
2.63
0.66
Village MuseumAn open-air museum displaying a full-size village from the past.
adults
students
3.29
1.75

Bucharest Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastIf your hotel doesn't include breakfast you'll have some decent budget options nearby. 2.41 - 3.95
Budget lunchThe local food is hearty and usually cheap if you avoid the tourist places.3.73 - 7.89
Budget dinnerThere are many international cuisines available in Bucharest if you tire of the local favorites.6.14 - 10.96
Beer .5 literThe local lager is very cheap in a few places, and reasonable in most others.1.54 - 2.63

Bucharest Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center6.36 - 8.33
Train from HC airport to city1.75
3km taxi ride in Bucharest1.54 - 3.29
Metro, tram, bus ride0.44
Metro, tram, bus day pass1.75
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When to visit Bucharest

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January35221.6
February39261.4
March51331.5
April64421.8
May74512.8
June80573.0
July84602.5
August83592.3
September76521.7
October64421.3
November50351.9
December39271.7

Bucharest Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:17am6:29pm
21 Jun5:31am9:03pm
21 Sep7:01am7:15pm
21 Dec7:48am4:39pm

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