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Romania (RON) Romanian Lei
The Lei, code RON, is the currency of Romania and100 bani make up a lei. As
Romania is now a part of the E.U., it intends to adopt the euro in 2014 but in
the meantime, the lei will remain in force.
Currently in circulation
Coins in circulation are in the denominations of 1 ban, 5 bani, 10 bani and 50
bani. The 1 ban coin is seldom seen and is no longer used by banks or retailers
who prefer to round up figures to the 5 bani. Banknotes are issued in the
denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 lei.
Exchange facilities and traveller’s cheques
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks or authorised exchange offices
known as the ‘casa de schimb’ or ‘birou de schimb valutar’. International
airports and major hotels also offer foreign exchange facilities. Accepted
traveller’s cheques are those in US Dollars or Euros which can be cashed in
large banks, hotels and exclusive exchange offices. However, traveller’s cheques
cannot be cashed everywhere in the country except for Bucharest and some other
major cities.
Using credit/debit cards
Major credit cards such as the Visa, Mastercard and American Express are
accepted in large hotels and shopping centres in the chief cities. They may not
be as favoured in the smaller towns and villages. ATM’s are available at
principal banks, airports and shopping centres but it would be wiser to carry
cash when you venture into the towns and villages as you will not find an ATM
there.
Romanian Lei Restrictions
The local currency lei, is prohibited from being brought in or taken out of the
country. There is no limit as to the amount of foreign currency that you can
take into Romania. However, on leaving the country you must have the appropriate
receipts to prove the amounts exchanged as you are allowed to take back only the
unused sum.
Romania: An overview
Romania is a beautiful country with a variety of tourist attractions. Away from
the hustle and bustle of the city you can enjoy the lovely countryside with its
open farms, cobbled streets and horse-driven carriages. The country’s history is
also fascinating and not to mention ‘Count Dracula’ and his enticing castle in
Transylvania.
Hotels outside Bucharest can cost anything between 221 lei/£46/$65 to 407
lei/£84/$120 per night for a double room including breakfast and taxes. A
three-course meal for two with wine and tips begins from 119 lei/£24/$35 and can
go up to 678 lei/£140/$200 for a meal at a more exclusive restaurant in
Bucharest. A bottle of Romanian wine costs between 13 lei/£3/$4 to 29
lei/£6/$8.50.
