Money exchange in Romania

Romanian New Leu Exchange Rates Table

1. What is the best currency to use in Romania?
2. Is the Euro accepted in Romania?
3. Where can I exchange currency in Romania?
4. How much is a Romanian leu to a dollar?
5. Does Romania speak English?
6. How much cash can I take to Romania?
7. Can you drink tap water in Romania?
8. Why does Romania not use the euro?
9. Do they speak English in Bucharest?
10. How safe is Romania?
11. Does Romania use the metric system?

What is the best currency to use in Romania?

What is the best currency to use in Romania? The best currency to use in Romania is Romanian New Leu (local currency) because this is the national currency of the country you are about to visit.

Is the Euro accepted in Romania?

At the moment, the only currency on the market is leu, euro is not yet used in shops. ... As of March 2018, the scheduled date for euro adoption in Romania was 2024, according to the National Plan to Changeover to the Euro. Nevertheless, in 2021, this date was delayed once again to 2027 or 2028.

Where can I exchange currency in Romania?

Exchanging currency in Romania

It's best to exchange your money once you arrive in the country. ATMs often offer the best rates. Banks and authorised exchange bureaus are another option, and are widely available in Bucharest and in other large cities.

How much is a Romanian leu to a dollar?

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Does Romania speak English?

English is the foreign language that most Romanians speak – 31 per cent, followed by French – 17 per cent, German and Spanish – 3 per cent. The study indicates that 8 per cent of Romanian citizens surveyed indicated Hungarian language as their mother tongue.

How much cash can I take to Romania?

Foreign currencies in banknotes, traveler's cheques or other means of payment: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000. - or the equivalent in another currency must be declared .

Can you drink tap water in Romania?

Tap water is generally considered safe to drink in Romania, though nearly everyone drinks bottled water: it's cheap and available everywhere.

Why does Romania not use the euro?

Romania does not meet several criteria required for the country to be able to adopt the euro: price stability, public finances, exchange rate stability, and long-term interest rates.

Do they speak English in Bucharest?

You will find a great many people in Bucharest speak some English. Especially those working in the service sector, and those under 30 years old.

How safe is Romania?

In my experience, Romania is an incredibly safe and pleasant destination for people from all around the world. Like all countries, however, Romania has its own security and personal safety risks of which you should be aware.

Does Romania use the metric system?

Weights & Measures Romania uses the metric system.