Visiting RO starting Sept. 24, starting in Bucharest

Best place to convert USD to LEV would probably be Bulgaria.

However, if you want some LEI to spend in Romania, you can change them at the airport, although from memory I think the rates aren't that great. There are exchange offices all around town, or you can change money at any bank (often ok in terms of rates), or even just use your card to get lei straight from an ATM.

Dont change your cash at the airport unless you need some straight away for a taxi for example.

There are loads of banks and exchange places (anamets) all over Bucharest, exchange rates tend to be similar in most places when your selling Dollars or Sterling. There is always plenty of choice anywhere, no matter what part of Bucharest your staying in. Take your pasport with you though, wherever you do decide to exhange, they always need your proof of identity. Alot of the banks have English speakers in them too if that helps you.

Bucharest is an interesting enough place, plenty to see too, it depends what you like really.

Good luck, and enjoy your stay.

daz90 wrote:

Dont change your cash at the airport unless you need some straight away for a taxi for example.

Normally this is good advice. The exchanges near the check-in area or arrivals hall is robbery.  However I got great exchange rates at the exchange kiosk on the 2nd level in the hall connecting the departures and arrivals terminals. It was significantly better that what I could get in town.

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Hi,
depending where you want to live in Romania.Bucharest is a very big city,you can rent a flat for this period.Let me know if you need help,stay away from gipsy and dont de too confident with everyone.Send me a private message if you need help.You can change money in a bank or exchange shops.Take care!
Byeeee

Thanks Cri-Xtina!