The average price of a 7-day trip to Bucharest is $1,063 for a solo traveler, $1,909 for a couple, and $3,579 for a family of 4. Bucharest hotels range from $28 to $106 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Henri Coanda Airport (OTP) are between $651 and $1,015 per person for economy flights and $2,043 to $3,185 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $58 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bucharest, RO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OTP and stay in a Bucharest hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bucharest is usually mid January.
Average Bucharest Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bucharest for a week is $734-$1,552($105-$222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $362 to $822 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bucharest for a week is $1,842-$3,166($263-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $724 to $1,644 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bucharest for a week is $2,492-$5,560($356-$794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,448 to $3,288 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $108 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $62 to $71 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bucharest
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bucharest? The cheapest trip to Bucharest is about $82 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $23.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bucharest for a week is $573-$1,357($82-$194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $362 to $822 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bucharest for a week is $1,026-$2,354($147-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $724 to $1,644 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bucharest for a week is $1,992-$4,564($285-$652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,448 to $3,288 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Bucharest cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bucharest Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bucharest.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bucharest for a week is $1,609-$6,563($230-$938 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $833 to $2,055 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bucharest for a week is $2,792-$9,346($399-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,666 to $4,110 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bucharest for a week is $5,584-$17,180($798-$2,454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,332 to $8,220 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $212 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bucharest Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bucharest is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bucharest due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bucharest Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bucharest hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Bucharest.
Flight Costs to Bucharest
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,015 average in mid December to a low of $651 in mid January. Median flight price is $841. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bucharest our data includes 280 originating airports, and 150 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bucharest from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $6,835 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Stefan Cel Mare (SCV) in Suceava (Romania) at an average of just $72.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bucharest, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $364, so you can easily save about 56% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bucharest can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $381 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.