Bucharest Trip Cost Calculator

Bucharest costs $40-70/day for budget travelers. Faded grandeur, legendary nightlife, and incredible value.

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Bucharest Budget Guide

Your Bucharest Budget at a Glance

Bucharest is a city of contrasts - Belle Époque palaces next to communist blocks, tree-lined boulevards alongside Ottoman remains, and a nightlife scene that rivals Berlin. All at remarkably low prices. Budget travelers can manage on $40-70 per day, mid-range travelers should expect $80-140 per day, and luxury seekers will spend $200+ per day.

Where Your Money Goes

Old Town (Lipscani) is free to explore. Metro costs $0.60 per ride. Food is cheap including the famous mici. Nightlife is legendary and affordable.

Budget Traveler Tips

Maximize your lei by:

  • Exploring free Old Town all day
  • Using the cheap metro
  • Eating mici for $3 meals
  • Enjoying $1.50 beers at bars
  • Taking $3 Bolt rides

Money-Saving Tips

Free Old Town

Lipscani historic center is free. Wander Belle Époque streets all day.

Save Free entertainment

Metro is Cheap

€0.60 per ride. Day pass ~€3. Best way to get around.

Save $5-10 per day

Nightlife Value

Beer €1.50, cocktails €4-5. Some of Europe's cheapest nightlife.

Save $30-40 vs Western Europe

Eat Mici

Grilled meat rolls for €3. Filling street food everywhere.

Save $15-20 per day

Best Time to Visit

Prices can vary by 20% depending on the season

Peak Season (More Expensive)

  • May - September
  • Major festivals

Low Season (Best Deals)

  • November - March
  • October

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a week in Bucharest cost?
A week in Bucharest costs $280-490 for budget travelers, $560-980 for mid-range, and $1,400+ for luxury travelers. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and activities.
Is Bucharest expensive?
Bucharest is very affordable for a European capital. Great nightlife, Belle Époque architecture, and cheap food.
How many days in Bucharest is enough?
2-3 days covers Bucharest. Use it as a base for Transylvania or the Black Sea.

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