Cheapest and Most Expensive Times to Visit Romania

Most Expensive Time to Visit Romania

The most expensive times to visit vary by region and major event schedules.

• Transylvania & Carpathian Mountains – Summer (June to August)
  Warm weather draws hikers, cyclists, and cultural tourists to towns like Brașov, Sibiu, and Sighișoara. Accommodation rates rise, especially in smaller historic centers.
• Black Sea Coast – Summer Beach Season (July to August)
  Resorts in Mamaia and Constanța are packed with Romanian and foreign visitors, and hotel rates are at their peak.
• Winter Holiday Season (Late December to Early January)
  Ski resorts in Poiana Brașov and Predeal are busiest, and New Year’s celebrations bring higher rates across the country.
• Major Festivals
  • Sighișoara Medieval Festival (July) – Increases demand in and around the historic citadel.
  • George Enescu Festival (September, every two years) – Brings international visitors to Bucharest, raising hotel prices.

Cheapest Time to Visit Romania (Low Season)

The cheapest times are when weather is less favorable for tourism in most areas.

• Late Autumn (Late October to Early December)
  After the fall foliage season ends but before Christmas markets begin, hotels offer significant discounts.
• Post-Holiday Winter (Mid-January to Early March)
  Outside ski resort areas, tourism slows down, and cities like Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca see lower accommodation rates.

Best Time to Visit Romania on a Budget (Shoulder Season)

For comfortable weather and fewer crowds without peak prices, try:

• Late April to Early June – Spring flowers, mild temperatures, and lower rates before summer tourism starts.
• September to Early October – Post-summer warmth and autumn colors in the mountains, with better deals than high summer.

Romania Seasonal Travel Cost