Romania
How much does a trip to Bucharest cost?
Plan €992 for 7 nights in Bucharest, return flight from London included, or €426 travelling cheap. On the ground that works out at €136 per person per day in comfort, €56 travelling cheap.
Bucharest - estimate transport, lodging, and meals before you book.
- From
- €56/day
- vs. London
- 73%
- Best month
- Jun
Your trip to Bucharest
Set the length, the number of travellers and the comfort level: the figures recompute here.
€992
per person, flight included
- on the ground
- €952
- flight from London
- €40
- per person per day, on the ground
- €136
In short, where the money goes
- The heaviest line
- Food40 % of the trip
- The strongest lever
- Food€210 less travelling cheap
- Seven nights on the ground
- €952excluding flights
Food
€378
Accommodation
€280
Transport
€126
Activities
€98
Extras
€70
Over seven nights, food accounts for 40 % of what you spend. The line where travelling cheap changes the bill most is food, a €210 gap. The others are worth discussing, that one decides.
Basis: 24 hotel addresses surveyed for a 15 October 2026 arrival, 7 of twelve months of airfares, surveyed on 23 September 2026. The total excludes flights, insurance, personal shopping and any lodging split between several people.
InstantTripCost estimate
Full 7-night budget breakdown
Per-person estimate including flights from London, split across the six expense categories.
per person · Comfort
| Category | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | €34 | €40 | €60 |
| Hotel | €126 | €280 | €658 |
| Food | €168 | €378 | €945 |
| Transport | €56 | €126 | €315 |
| Activities | €21 | €98 | €378 |
| Misc | €21 | €70 | €273 |
| 7-night total | €426 | €992 | €2629 |
Flight from London (annual median).
Unit prices
comfort
Enough to check the total yourself, line by line, at the comfort level you picked.
- €8
- Breakfast
- €15
- Lunch
- €31
- Dinner
- €6
- City ride
- €14
- Site admission
- €136
- A full day
Orders of magnitude derived from our measured ranges, not surveyed venue by venue. Prices vary by neighbourhood and season.
Real budget
What a trip to Bucharest actually costs
Let's break it down. Lodging: a hostel dorm or entry-level hotel runs around €18 per night, a well-rated 3-star around €40, and 4 to 5-star around €94. Food: around €8 a day eating local, €18 mixing canteens and restaurants, €45 if you sit down for dinner every evening.
Local transport: roughly €8 a day on public transit, €18 adding a few taxi rides. Activities: about €18 a day at a normal sightseeing pace, €45 if you stack paid entries and day trips.
On a 5-to-7-day trip, lodging accounts for roughly 35-45 % of total budget, food 15-20 %, flights 20-30 % depending on the booking window, with the remainder split between local transport, activities, and miscellaneous (visa, insurance, tipping, SIM card). A Bucharest trip that goes over budget is almost always because the hotel is oversized for the rest, rarely because of activities.
Practical info
Language, currency, and logistics in Bucharest
Language: Romanian, English is understood in most hotels and restaurants in tourist areas. Currency: Leu (lei) - plan €50-100 in cash for the first days and use a fee-free card for the rest.
The three tiers
What a budget traveller, a comfort traveller and a premium traveller typically spend.
Budget
€56
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €18
- Food / day
- €24
- Transit / day
- €8
- Sights / day
- €3
- Extras / day
- €3
Comfort
€136
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €40
- Food / day
- €54
- Transit / day
- €18
- Sights / day
- €14
- Extras / day
- €10
Luxury
€367
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €94
- Food / day
- €135
- Transit / day
- €45
- Sights / day
- €54
- Extras / day
- €39
When to go, and what the month changes
Average temperatures and conditions by month in Bucharest.
Mildest monthJune
Where to sleep in Bucharest
The hotels we measured
Accommodation picks by price range.
Sleep Inn Hostel
Hostel, well rated (8/10) from 1,087 reviews.
Popcorn Hostel
Hostel, decent (7.6/10) from 1,330 reviews.
Nest Boutique Hostel
Hostel, decent (7.6/10) from 3,251 reviews.
Vila Ada
guesthouse, very well rated (8.8/10) from 829 reviews.
Hotel Foisor
Hotel, very well rated (8.5/10) from 496 reviews.
Hotel Amphitryon
Hotel, well rated (8.3/10) from 445 reviews.
AMADEUS RESIDENCE
Hotel, rated excellent (9.4/10) from 2,345 reviews.
Tomis Garden Bucuresti
Hotel, rated excellent (9.4/10) from 3,229 reviews.
Hotel Boutique Monaco
Hotel, rated excellent (9/10) from 1,168 reviews.
All observed hotels in Bucharest
24 of 24 surveyed properties shown, the cheapest in each tier. Nightly rate for a 2-night stay arriving 15 October 2026.
| Hotel | Category | Rating | From / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.G ROMANA HOSTEL | Budget | ★ 5.8 | €8 |
| CAZAN HOUSE | Budget | ★ 5.8 | €8 |
| FunHouse | Budget | ★ 6.1 | €11 |
| Popcorn Hostel | Budget | ★ 7.6 | €11 |
| Sleep Inn Hostel | Budget | ★ 8 | €12 |
| First Hostel | Budget | ★ 6.9 | €13 |
| Nest Boutique Hostel | Budget | ★ 7.6 | €13 |
| Hostello | Budget | ★ 7.5 | €14 |
| Ely's Mansion-24h Check-in | Mid-range | ★ 8.2 | €19 |
| Iancu Apartments | Mid-range | ★ 7.5 | €26 |
| ZET Studio 1 | Mid-range | ★ 0 | €30 |
| Tango Suite - city center | Mid-range | ★ 10 | €31 |
| Vila Ada | Mid-range | ★ 8.8 | €34 |
| Central Old Town Studio | Mid-range | ★ 8.2 | €35 |
| Hotel Amphitryon | Mid-range | ★ 8.3 | €35 |
| Hotel Foisor | Mid-range | ★ 8.5 | €36 |
| AMADEUS RESIDENCE | Luxury | ★ 9.4 | €60 |
| Hotel Casa Capsa | Luxury | ★ 7.8 | €68 |
| Hotel Boutique Monaco | Luxury | ★ 9 | €73 |
| Stil Hotel | Luxury | ★ 8.7 | €75 |
| Peakture Hotel | Luxury | ★ 8.6 | €79 |
| Tomis Garden Bucuresti | Luxury | ★ 9.4 | €83 |
| Christina Hotel | Luxury | ★ 8.9 | €87 |
| Hotel CH Bucharest | Luxury | ★ 8.8 | €88 |
What sightseeing costs in Bucharest
Recommended activities and tours.
National Museum of Art of Romania
The National Museum of Art of Romania (Romanian: Muzeul Național de Artă al României) is located in the Royal Palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest. It features collections of medieval and modern Romanian art, as well as the international collection assembled by the Romanian royal family.
Art museum
Romanian Peasant Museum
The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (Romanian: Muzeul Național al Țăranului Român) is a museum in Bucharest, Romania, with a collection of textiles (especially costumes), icons, ceramics, and other artifacts of Romanian peasant life. One of Europe's leading museums of popular arts and traditions, it was designated "European Museum of the Year" for 1996.
Museum
“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History
The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History (Romanian: Muzeul Național de Istorie Naturală „Grigore Antipa”) is a natural history museum, located in Bucharest, Romania. It was originally established as the National Museum of Natural History on 3 November 1834.
Natural history museum
University Square
University Square (Romanian: Piața Universității) is located in Bucharest city centre, near the University of Bucharest. It is served by Universitate metro station.
Square
Calea Victoriei
Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue) is a major avenue in central Bucharest. Situated in Sector 1, and having a length of 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi), it leads from Splaiul Independenței (which runs parallel to the Dâmbovița River) to the north and then northwest up to Piața Victoriei, where Șoseaua Kiseleff continues north.
Tourist attraction
Revolution Square, Bucharest
Revolution Square (Romanian: Piața Revoluției) is a square in central Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. Known as Palace Square (Romanian: Piața Palatului) until 1989, it was renamed after the Romanian Revolution of December 1989.
Square
Cișmigiu Gardens
The Cișmigiu Gardens or Cișmigiu Park (Romanian: Grădinile Cișmigiu or Parcul Cișmigiu) are a public park in the center of Bucharest, Romania, spanning areas on all sides of an artificial lake. The gardens' creation was an important moment in the history of Bucharest.
Park
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest
The Village Museum or formally National Museum of the Village "Dimitrie Gusti" (Romanian: Muzeul Național al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti") is an open-air ethnographic museum located in the King Michael I Park, Bucharest, Romania. The museum showcases traditional Romanian village life.
Notable place
National Museum of Romanian History
The National History Museum of Romania (Romanian: Muzeul Național de Istorie a României) is a museum located at 12 Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, Romania, which contains Romanian historical artifacts from prehistoric times up to modern times.
History museum
Piața Unirii
Piața Unirii (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpjat͡sa uˈnirij], Union Square) is the largest square in central Bucharest, Romania, and one of the largest public spaces in Europe, being located immediately south of the old town and within the boundaries of Sector 3. Part of the Civic Centre, it is bisected by Unirii Boulevard, originally built during the Communist era as the Boulevard of the Victory of Socialism, and renamed after the Romanian Revolution of 1989.
Square
Places referenced on Wikidata. Admission prices vary by season - check each venue's official site.
Paying less in Bucharest
What moves the needle
What each decision takes off the €993 total, strongest lever first.
- − €560
Travel cheap rather than mid-range
Hostel or entry-level hotel, local canteens, public transport. Accommodation is where the gap opens up.
- − €272
Stay five nights instead of seven
Two fewer nights also removes two days of meals, transport and sightseeing.
- − €140
Travel as a pair
The room is shared, nothing else is. Travellers themselves name this as the strongest lever.
Differences computed from our own measurements, for a 7-night mid-range stay, excluding flights.
FAQ
FAQ - Bucharest
- How much should I budget for a trip to Bucharest?
- For a 7-day trip to Bucharest, expect roughly €426 - €2629 per person depending on your travel style, flights included. The budget profile (hostels, local food, public transit) sits at the lower end ; mid-range comfort sits in the middle ; luxury (premium hotel, fine dining) approaches the top.
- When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
- The best value is in June, with pleasant temperatures and usually cheaper flights than during peak tourist season. This window combines moderate crowds and lower airfare.
- How do I get around in Bucharest?
- Local transport (metro, bus, taxi) costs an average of €8 - €45 per day depending on your style. Public transit stays the cheapest option ; a day or weekly pass usually pays off after just two rides per day.
- How can I do Bucharest on a budget?
- For a cheap trip to Bucharest, target around €56 - €136 per day per person excluding flights: a hostel or budget hotel, meals at local eateries, public transit, and 1-2 free activities per day. Across a week, plan to land below the lower bound of the global range.
- What's the budget for a weekend in Bucharest?
- For a 3-day / 2-night weekend in Bucharest, plan around €203 - €449 per person, flights included. Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead and flying out Thursday evening / back Sunday evening cuts the total by 10-20 % on average.
- Is Bucharest an expensive or affordable destination?
- At 57 % of our reference index, Bucharest ranks among the most affordable destinations we track. In practice, a daily budget about 43 % below the average destination we track.
- How many days do you need in Bucharest?
- Plan 4 days for the essentials. A full week lets you add the surroundings without rushing, for roughly €408 more per person. Beyond ten days the cost grows linearly: each extra night adds about €136, lodging and daily spending included.
- Do you need a car in Bucharest?
- Our estimates assume public transport, which covers the centre and its near surroundings. Rental, fuel, parking and tolls are not included: if your route leaves the served area, add them as a separate line.
- How much cash should you bring to Bucharest?
- Bring €50 to €100 for the first days, until you see where cards work. When paying or withdrawing, decline the conversion into your home currency that terminals offer: it applies its own rate, consistently worse than your bank's.
At a glance
Wikidata, Wikipedia and Open-Meteo data
- Population
- 1.7M
- Area
- 226 km²
- Elevation
- 70 m
- Language
- Romanian
- Currency
- lei
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Founded
- 1459
- Avg. July temp.
- 24°
- Avg. Jan. temp.
- -1°
- Rainy days / year
- 99
inhabitants
Leu
18° - 29°
-4° - 3°
About
Bucharest in brief
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania. Its population is officially estimated at 1.71 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.31 million residents, which makes Bucharest the 9th most-populous city by population within city limits in the European Union. The city has an area of 240 km2 (93 sq mi), while the metropolitan area covers 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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