EVERYDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE for

first time visitors to Romania

1. In case, you need medicine there are plenty of pharmacies in all urban areas and
you can get the usual pills for colds, aches or bruises without prescription.

2. Tipping in Romania is normal and generally anticipated. A 10% tip is the norm
but if you really enjoyed the service you can tip up to 15% - 20%.

3. You should be really careful with the taxi drivers since they usually don’t use the
meter fare, especially when it comes to foreign tourists.

4. If you’re planning on going around using a car you should know that in some
places the infrastructure is outdated and there could be pits and heavy traffic on
main routes.

5. If you’re travelling by bus in the city you can either buy a ticket from the station or
send a message to a specific number with the bus line you’re using.

6. If you want to change your money, exchange bureaus are very popular in

Romanian cities so you'll find plenty of them everywhere, usually recognizable by
their yellow or white street boards indicating rates offered.

7. If you ever have an emergency whether it's a medical problem or you need
firefighters or police officers, the number you should call is 112.

8. Whether you’re talking about accommodation, food or activities the prices are not
very high. For example, a meal usually costs around 25 – 30 RON (5,13 – 6,16
Euros) and activities such as hiking are free.