Practical travel information on Money and costs in Bucharest

Money & costs

Money

Currency exchanges are everywhere. Don’t use the exchanges in the baggage claim hall of Henri Coanda airport as they offer the worst rates in the city. There is an ATM in the arrivals hall.

ATMs are around every corner. If you’re looking for an indoor ATM, ING (B-dul Nicolae Bălcescu 20) has one.

Exchange booths, open 24 hours, along B-dul Nicolae Bălcescu are good places to change money. Be sure to count your lei notes before handing over US dollars, euro or British pounds.

For cash transfers, travellers cheques and banking services, try the following:

Banca Commercială Română B-dul Regina Elisabeta (B-dul Regina Elisabeta 5; 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, to 12.30pm Sat); Calea Victoriei (Calea Victoriei 155; 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 12.30pm Sat) Most services run weekdays only.