Romania
Is Romania safe to visit? Advice, scams and health
Most tourists find Romania safe; go if you stay in well-reviewed cities, use reputable transport and stay alert for common scams – change plans if you feel threatened or see a police alert.
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Key facts
- Government advisories
- Check current advisories from US, UK, Canada, Australia
Government advisories
Check the current Romania advisory from each of these official sources before you travel: US State Department, UK Foreign Office, Canada, Australia.
Common scams
Agree a price or check the meter before a taxi ride starts.
Health and precautions
Tap water safety varies by location; check locally or drink bottled water.
Questions people ask
What are the most common scams in Romania?
Taxi meter tampering, inflated souvenir prices and ATM skimming are reported scams.
What do government travel advisories say about Romania?
Check the current US, UK, Canada and Australia advisories for Romania before you go.
Is tap water safe to drink in Romanian cities?
Tap water safety varies by location; check locally or drink bottled water.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialUS State Department travel advisory
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice
- officialCanada travel advisory
- officialAustralia Smartraveller
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialUS State Department travel advisory
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice
- officialCanada travel advisory
- officialAustralia Smartraveller
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