Bucharest Travel Guide

Read our Bucharest Travel Guide and find about more about what you can do while you are in the city

Bucharest is the capital of Romania since 1862, it is the country's biggest city and also the most important political, economical, commercial, cultural-scientific, educational center of the country.
The city is situated in the south south-east of Romania, in Vlasiei Plain, at 60 km from Danube river, 226 km from the Black Sea and 120 km from the Carpathian Mountains.

So, if you want to get to know Romania, the best way it's by car.  And if you don't have a one, rent a car online, you will find out that renting a car to travel across Romania or Bucharest it's cheaper and more comfortable.

Bucharest contains 6 administrative districts , and since 1981 also the Ilfov Agriculturist District.

Bucharest has 2 aiports:
- Most flights, domestic and international, land at the Henri Coanda International Airport, located in Otopeni, 18 km of the city downtown. The airport, built in 1968, underwent a massive modernization.
- Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, located inside the city, in Baneasa, about 4-6 km to the city center and is used primarily by business, charter and low-cost airlines.

Once considered the "Paris of the East", Bucharest is now mostly known for The Palace of Parliament, second in size to the Pentagon, that has become one of the city's prime tourist attractions.

Bucharest offers superb museums, Orthodox churches and galleries, you don't need to car rent in order to see most of them. Its political legacy provides a fascinating selection of sights where visitors can rediscover the emotions of its history.
The most important touristic objectives of Bucharest are: Parliament's Palace, The Romanian Athenaeum, The Triumph Arch, The Village Museum, Herastrau Park, The National Bank's Palace, The Equestrian statue of Mihai Viteazu, The National Theater, The University, The Botanical Garden, The National Museum of Romania's Art, The National Museum of Romania's History, The Church of Casin Monastery.
In Bucharest there is plenty of nightlife and an increasing amount of cultural events. Also, traditional Romanian cooking can be enjoyed along international cuisine in it’s many restaurants.

Whatever the reason of your visit to Bucharest, you will never get bored in this city, just be sure to bring along proper clothes, since the climate is temperate - continental, with hot summers and snowy winters.

If you decide not to choose our rent-a-car offer, you can try a taxi. Nowadays, 99% of taxis are legal in Bucharest and they all have a good price, from 1,19 to 3,5 RON/km. (in EURO 0,25-0,8). However, in order to be sure, please look on the outside of the cab, it should clearly state price in RON there; if you don't see it look for another. Or call us and we'll provide you with telephone numbers from major taxi companies at no charge. We wrote this Bucharest Travel Guide to help you whan you're here, if you need other resources you can try other Bucharest Travel Guide.