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Don’t forget to buy your Romanian Lei (RON) before you leave for Romania.
When preparing for your trip to Romania, it is important to find out about practices, habits and especially the use of the local currency, which is the Romanian leu (RON). Romania being a developed country, you will be able to pay by credit card in most shops, restaurants and other establishments. However, we recommend that you always carry cash for certain situations that require it such as buying bus tickets, street food or for purchases in small shops. We also suggest that you exchange GBP RON before you leave for a better offer. We also advise you to establish a travel budget so that you may know how much travel money to bring along.
Practical tips for planning your budget
You can plan a budget of 280 lei per day per person for your stay in Romania. With this amount you can easily find accommodation in a 3* hotel as well as eat in a typical restaurant, try the traditional fast food of the country as well as pay for your daily transport ticket.
A meal in a restaurant will cost you about 60 lei while a fast food restaurant will cost you 20 lei.
120 RON
Average cost of a one night stay in Romania
80 RON
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Romania
2.50 RON
A public transport ticket
6.29
The price of a cup of coffee
15 RON
Entrance fee to the National Art Museum of Romania
30 RON
A portion of Mici
2.50 RON
A taxi ride
10 RON/ADULT
A visit to the National History Museum of Romania
Some suggestions
Dracula's Castle, Bran which is perched on a small hill is worth a visit for fans.
Braşov: A medieval city surrounded by beautiful castles. If you like this atmosphere, consider making a small diversions here. You can have a nice walk while visiting.
ABucharest, a dynamic city full of beautiful things to discover: the Romanian village museum, the history museum, the art museum, the lipscani district and many others.
The must-see places in Romania: The Bigăr waterfall, The Romanian Love Tunnel, The Transfăgăran Road in Transylvania, The Retezat National Park, The Apuseni Natural Park and its mountains
Some facts about the Romanian Leu
Denominations of the Romanian Leu
Notes: 1 leu, 5 lei, 10 lei, 50 lei, 100 lei, 200 lei, 500 lei
The Romanian leu, in the plural is called lei, which literally means in French: "lion".
Romanian currency notes are printed on plastic, unlike the euro and its notes printed on watermarked paper.
Why buy Romanian Lei from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup has been a world leader in currency exchange for over 30 years with many exchange bureaus in the UK. You can choose from our 60 available foreign currencies online and in our agencies. When exchanging your travel money, remember to check the GBP RON rate on our website as we offer a better deal online and 0% commission. Moreover, if you get our Buy-Back Guarantee for only £ 5.99, you will be able to trade in your leftover currency. Our guarantee promises a peace of mind as per the amount of money you want to bring along and if any of it is not used.
Traveling soon?
Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need & enjoy our best price deals online
2. Select delivery method
Choose between branch pick-up and free next day home delivery. Create an account and finalise your order.
3. Receive travel money
Pick-up your currency from one of our branches or have it delivered conveniently at your doorstep. Enjoy your trip!