How much does a trip to Bucharest cost
A week in Bucharest runs roughly $325–$1571 per person, excluding flights.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Palace of Parliament Guided Tour
Go inside the world's second-largest administrative building and a colossal symbol of communist-era Bucharest
Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour
Discover the Old Town, Romanian Athenaeum and Belle Époque landmarks of the "Little Paris" with a local guide
TicketTherme Bucuresti Thermal Spa Admission Ticket
Entry ticket to the tropical thermal paradise with pools, palm trees and a glass dome, just outside Bucharest
Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Day Trip
Small-group day trip from Bucharest to legendary Bran (Dracula's) Castle, Peles Castle and medieval Brasov
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Bucharest is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Buy public transit tickets or use contactless cards before boarding in Bucharest. Use official taxi apps to avoid meter scams and verify flat airport rates. Dine away from main tourist sights for authentic local meals at fair prices.
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $140 | $315 | $630 |
| Transit | $28 | $28 | $28 |
| Stay | $154 | $420 | $910 |
| eSIM | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Total per person | $325 | $766 | $1571 |
Drag the days and people — everything recalculates instantly.
What’s next
- Itinerary
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Bucharest for a week?
- A week in Bucharest costs roughly $325–$1571 per person, excluding flights.
- Is food and transit expensive in Bucharest?
- Food runs $20–$90 a day and city transit about $4. Buy public transit tickets or use contactless cards before boarding in Bucharest. Use official taxi apps to avoid meter scams and verify flat airport rates. Dine away from main tourist sights for authentic local meals at fair prices.