Key facts
Romania is a member state of the European Union located in Eastern Europe. There are 5 countries (Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine) that Romania shares its borders with. The official language of Romania is Romanian. Although English is not the official language, a large number of people in Romania are fluent English speakers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Romania was ranked 15th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Romania is Romanian leu (RON). The leu (lei) is subdivided into 100 bani.
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Romania is 301.18 Mbps and mobile is 102.21 Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Romania has more ATMs.62.72 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Romania without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Romania. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Romania will celebrate 17 national public holidays. The next one St. Andrew’s Day will take place on November 30.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayAnul Nou | |
| January 2, 2024Moving holiday | Day after New Year’s DayAnul Nou | |
| January 6, 2024Moving holiday | EpiphanyBobotează | |
| January 7, 2024Moving holiday | Saint John the BaptistSfântul Ion | |
| January 24, 2024Moving holiday | Union Day/Small UnionUnirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour DayZiua Muncii | |
| May 3, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayVinerea mare | |
| May 5, 2024Moving holiday | Easter SundayPaștele | |
| May 6, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayPaștele | |
| June 1, 2024Moving holiday | Children’s DayZiua Copilului | |
| June 23, 2024Moving holiday | PentecostRusaliile | |
| June 24, 2024Moving holiday | Whit MondayRusaliile | |
| August 15, 2024Moving holiday | Dormition of the TheotokosAdormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare | |
| November 30, 2024Moving holiday | St. Andrew’s DaySfântul Andrei | |
| December 1, 2024Moving holiday | National Day/Great UnionZiua Națională/Marea Unire | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayCrăciunul | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | St. Stephen’s DayCrăciunul |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Romania?
There are no Mariott hotels in Romania.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Romania.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Romania.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Romania.
There are Radisson hotels in 3 cities.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Romania.
What fast food chains are present in Romania?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Romania.
The KFC chain operates in Romania.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Romania.
The Subway chain operates in Romania.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Romania.
The Starbucks chain operates in Romania.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Bucharest?
Weather data for Bucharest (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Bucharest.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Romania
Sources
- Romania Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Romania (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage: Illegal
Medical usage: Legal in certain circumstances
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 90L of still wine (60L of sparkling wine)
- 110L of beer
- 10L of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 20L of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs up to 22%.
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 4L of wine
- 16L of beer
- 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume
Tobacco allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50g of tobacco
Sources
- Alcohol, tobacco, cash and excise duties (europa.eu)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)