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Things to do in Bucharest
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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The Palace of the Parliament
One of the largest administrative buildings in the world, Ceaușescu’s dream. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €12best in the morning
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Lipscani and the Carturesti Carusel bookshop
The lanes of the historic center, and a white spiral bookshop in a former bank building. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyShop2 hrFreebest in the afternoon
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The Village Museum
Wooden houses, mills and churches brought from all over Romania. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr≈ €8best in the morning
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A concert at the Romanian Athenaeum
A round hall under a painted dome, and the George Enescu Philharmonic. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyShow2 hr≈ €20best in the evening
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Herăstrău Park
A lake and nearly two hundred hectares of park in the north of the city. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationPark2 hrFreebest in the afternoon
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Mici at Caru’ cu Bere
A neo-Gothic brasserie from 1879, and little skinless grilled sausages. On Wikipedia (in French)
FoodRelaxation1 hr 30 min≈ €15best in the evening
When to go
The most pleasant months in Bucharest: in May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C / 45 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 7 |
| February | 8 °C / 46 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 4 |
| March | 14 °C / 57 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 9 |
| April | 18 °C / 64 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 11 |
| May ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 12 |
| June ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 5 |
| July | 33 °C / 91 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 7 |
| August | 32 °C / 90 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 5 |
| September ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 5 |
| October ideal | 19 °C / 66 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 7 |
| November | 11 °C / 52 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 10 |
| December | 7 °C / 45 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | 6 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €30
- Mid-range
- €55
- Comfort
- €105
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 690 kg
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
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Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Romania
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right