Romania
Southeast Europe · ROU
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Romania
Romania rewards travelers who want a mix of Gothic towns, Carpathian scenery, and rural heritage without a huge budget. It is strongest as a focused Transylvania route plus one contrasting stop such as Bucharest or the Danube Delta.
Popular For
Things To See
- Bucharest
- Brasov
- Sibiu
- Sighisoara
- Bran Castle
- Danube Delta
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Distances are larger than they look, so pick one main region for first visits.
- A car makes it easier to connect villages and mountain areas.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Romania.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bucharest
- Population
- 19,036,031
- Area
- 238,391 km²
- Region
- Southeast Europe
Languages
- Romanian
Currency
Romanian leu (lei)
RON
1 USD = 4.47 RON
Cost of Living (World Bank)
40.9
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 39.0
- Restaurants
- 43.5
- Rent
- 12.0
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Bucharest (44.43°N, 26.10°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
52/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 45/100
- Lived safety
- 64/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.845
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.012
- 10-year change
- +0.024
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.986
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.227
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.739
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (11)
- 🏛️
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Dacia
Inscribed 2024
- 🏛️
Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu
Inscribed 2024
- 🏛️
Roșia Montană Mining Landscape
Inscribed 2021
- 🌿
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Inscribed 2007
- 🏛️
Wooden Churches of Maramureş
Inscribed 1999
- 🏛️
Historic Centre of Sighişoara
Inscribed 1999
- 🏛️
Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
Inscribed 1999
- 🏛️
Monastery of Horezu
Inscribed 1993
- 🏛️
Churches of Moldavia
Inscribed 1993
- 🏛️
Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania
Inscribed 1993
- 🌿
Danube Delta
Inscribed 1991
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 24.6%
- Forest cover
- 30.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 14
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 18
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
41/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Winter Sports
23/100
Ski infrastructure & alpine pedigree
Combines ski resort depth, ski resort density, and Winter Olympic skiing results. Separate from climate comfort.
Luxury Infrastructure
84/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Exercise normal precautionin Romania. Exercise normal precautions in Romania. Romania has moderate seismic activity and a history of strong earthquakes. Bucharest faces the highest risk.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data