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Introducing Bucharest


The city lies on the banks of the Dambovita Riverto north of the Danube River. Bucharest is the country’s center of commerce and industry and is the sixth-largest city in the EU. Bucharest is one of the most charming cities in Europe with its neoclassical buildings, art from the communist period, contemporary architecture, modern parks, museums, and monuments. Bucharest is a true center of art and culture and is a popular tourist destination.

Bucharest is known for:


History and Art Entertainment and Shopping Skiing Urban

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Slobozia (126 km)
Ploiesti (64 km)
Giurgiu (63 km)
CURRENCY
Romanian New Leu (RON)

COUNTRY CODE
+40

ELECTRIC POWER
C, F

TIME ZONE
GMT +2

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
N/A

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
N/A

Average Temperature

January
-2.2 °C
February
0.6 °C
March
5.6 °C
April
11.7 °C
May
16.7 °C
June
20.6 °C
July
22.2 °C
August
21.7 °C
September
17.8 °C
October
11.7 °C
November
5.6 °C
December
0.6 °C

Bucharest airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

You can reach the Bucharest city center or the Gara de Nord train station with the 783 Express bus. It is 20 km between the airport and the city center and should take approximately 25-35 minutes.

Average time from airport: 25-35 minutes

Distance from airport: 20 km

TAXI:

If you do not want to waste time waiting for a bus, you can get to the city center using the 24-hour taxi service that runs from the airport. The average cost for a taxi from the airport to the city center is 12 euros. You should call a taxi using the machines in the arrivals area to ensure you get a reputable taxi firm.

Average taxi price: 12 euros

CAR RENTAL:

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Average car rental price: N/A

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Thanks to our partnership with Booking.com and Jolly, you can earn 2 Miles for EUR 1, which you can spend anywhere from friendly family lodgings, 5-star hotels, hostels to villas.

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