La Roumanie en Camping-Car : location, conseils, aires, routes

Do you want to visit Romania on a camper or van? Find all our practical tips in this article!

Despite undeniable wealth, Romania is often abandoned by travellers. Country with contrasting landscapes, with mountains, beautiful cities and seaside resorts along the Black Sea, Romania is a beautiful discovery. It is also the country of the legendary Count Dracula!

For camper enthusiasts, the country offers beautiful itineraries and a welcome to the barders. Visiting Romania by camping-car is taking its time to appreciate the richness of the places and enjoy a unique stay.

This article lists all the practical information to allow you to prepare your visit from Romania on a motorhome. You will find itineraries ideas, traffic rules to know, the most important camping areas and the best time to visit.

Ideas of itineraries in Romania by motorhome

Romania is a great country and it is quite possible to spend 1 month to wander. 2 weeks of travel correspond to an ideal duration to see the essentials of Romanian riches. The 1 week itinerary is a little sprint, made for those who cannot or do otherwise. But if you don’t have the opportunity to stay longer, it will always be better than nothing!

Every day, the goal is to stop at each stage mentioned or even more if you find something through your own research. Travel times are indicative and do not take into account any stops for visits or rest.

A precision on the Danube Delta: if it is the largest National Park in Romania, its access remains difficult in motorhomes. If his visit is included in the 1 month itinerary, it is optional for the 2 weeks itinerary when you are near Galați. On the other hand, it is almost impossible if you only stay for a week.

1 week

Here you can see the essentials and the unmissable sites. However, rest times are limited.

• Day 1: Bucharest – Constanța (227km, 2h20 ride) ;
• Day 2: Constanța – Galați – Iași (444km, 6:10am) ;
• Day 3: Iași – Ceahlăui National Park (189km, 3h30 ride) ;
• Day 4: Ceahlău National Park – Cluj-Napoca (268 km, 4h55 route) ;
• Day 5: Cluj-Napoca – Târgu Mureș – Sibiu (231km, 3h45 ride) ;
• Day 6: Sibiu – Brașov – Château de Bran (174km, 2h45 route);
• Day 7: Bran Castle – Bucharest (173km, 2h40 ride).

2 weeks

The ideal time as it allows you to spend a whole day in a city or a national park. Apart from the Iron Doors, all the must-see sites are visited.

• Day 1: day in Bucharest;
• Day 2: Bucharest – Constanța (227km, 2h20 ride) ;
• Day 3: Constanța – Galați (223km, 2h45 ride) ;
• Day 4: Galați – Iași (221km, 3h30 ride);
• Day 5: Iași – Ceahlău National Park (189km, 3h25 ride) ;
• Day 6: day at Ceahlău National Park;
• Day 7: Ceahlău National Park – Călimani National Park (170 km, 3h30 route);
• Day 8: Călimani National Park – Rodna National Park (97km, 2h40 ride) ;
• Day 9: day at Rodna National Park;
• Day 10: Rodna National Park – Cluj-Napoca (161 km, 3h15 route);
• Day 11: Cluj-Napoca – Timișoara (316km, 4h10 ride) ;
• Day 12: Timișoara – Castle of Hunedoara – Sibiu (300km, 3h45 route);
• Day 13: Sibiu – Brașov – Bran Castle (174km, 2h45 ride) ;
• Day 14: Bran Castle – Bucharest (173km, 2h40 ride).

1 month

For those who have the time and want to visit Romania by camping-car in the middle, this route is for you! You will even have the opportunity to see the famous Iron Gates, the magnificent Danube Gorges on the border with Bulgaria.

• Day 1: day in Bucharest;
• Day 2: Bucharest – Constanța (227km, 2h20 ride) ;
• Day 3: Constanța – Galați (223km, 2h45 ride) ;
• Day 4: day at the Danube Delta National Park;
• Day 5: Galați – Iași (221km, 3h30 ride);
• Day 6: day in Iași;
• Day 7: Iași – Ceahlău National Park (189km, 3h25 ride) ;
• Day 8: day at Ceahlău National Park;
• Day 9: Ceahlău National Park – Călimani National Park (170 km, 3h30 route);
• Day 10: day at Călimani National Park;
• Day 11: Călimani National Park – Rodna National Park (97km, 2h40 ride) ;
• Day 12: day at Rodna National Park;
• Day 13: Rodna National Park – Cluj-Napoca (161 km, 3h15 route);
• Day 14: day in Cluj-Napoca with the visit of the salt mine of Turda;
• Day 15: Cluj-Napoca – Oradea (158km, 2h35 ride) ;
• Day 16: Oradea – Timișoara (180km, 2h45 route);
• Day 17: day in Timișoara;
• Day 18: Timișoara – Castle of Hunedoara (171km, 2h20 ride) ;
• Day 19: Timișoara – Domogled National Park (184km, 2h45 ride) ;
• Day 20: day at Domogled National Park;
• Day 21: Domogled National Park – Iron Doors – Izvoru Bârzii (65km, 1h10 ride);
• Day 22: Izvoru Bârzii – Hunedoara Castle – Grădiște Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park (266 km, 4h35 journey) ;
• Day 23: day at Grădiște Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park;
• Day 24: Natural park Grădiște Muncelului-Cioclovina – Sibiu (130km, 1h40 journey) ;
• Day 25: day in Sibiu;
• Day 26: Sibiu – Bran Castle (139km, 2h20 ride);
• Day 27: Bran Castle – Brașov (29km, 29 minutes away);
• Day 28: day in Brașov with the citadel of Râșnov;
• Day 29: Brașov – Buzău (164km, 2h55 route);
• Day 30: Buzău – Bucharest (114km, 1h45 ride).

What budget to travel by motorhome in Romania?

Romania remains a cheap country and it feels like renting a camper. On Yescapa , it is indeed possible to find a vehicle for 600 € per week, insurance included! Similarly, local agencies are affordable, offering rates ranging from 115 to 145 € per day, insurance included, depending on the season.

Wild camping is a common practice in Romania and you will have little parking fee . Many campsites are free of charge. So we add 50 € parking per week, in case you would like to stay a few nights in more luxurious areas.

Finally, for gasoline, it is only an estimate since it depends on many factors with a certainty: one drives a lot. mandatory for highways has also been added.

The budget mentioned is therefore a high average. You can bring it down, rolling quietly or staying only in free areas.

Average budget for 1 week

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 600 € ;
• Essence + toll : 173 € (including 3 € de vignette);
• Parking : 50 € ;
• Total: 823 €.

Average budget for 2 weeks

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 1 200 € ;
• Essence + toll : 347 € (including 7 € de vignette);
• Parking : 100 € ;
• Total: 1 647 €.

Average budget for 1 month

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 2 400 € ;
• Essence + toll : € 687 (including 7 € de vignette);
• Parking : 200 € ;
• Total: 3 287 €.

Driving in Romania by motorhome : traffic rules to know

What documents do you have on board?

Since Romania is a member of the European Union, some of your French documents will be valid on Romanian roads. First of all, your driving licence adequate (generally B but not always, see our dedicated article ), if possible new version not to have to justify that it is you in the photo, Certificate of Registration of the vehicle and evidence technical oversight up to date.

For other documents, of course, it is essential that your insurance covers your trips to Romania. For this, have an international insurance card and a European accident finding. You can purchase this green card directly from your French insurer or directly to Romania, from an agency or individual.

What are the speed limits?

The speed limits are as follows:

• 50km/h in the city and agglomeration;
• 80 or 90km/h on national roads for a vehicle weighing more than 3.5 tons (90 or 100km/h for cars);
• 110km/h on highways for a vehicle weighing more than 3.5 tons (130km/h for cars).

Fuel

It is very easy to find petrol stations in Romania, regardless of the road.

The price varies regularly and it is difficult to give a fork. On the other hand, good news is generally 40% cheaper than in France. Thus, when the liter is to 1,40 € in France, he's in 1 € Romania.

Alcohol flying

In Romania, the rule is clear: driving or drinking, you have to choose. Thus, the country applies a tolerance zero for violators and you will be punished even for 0.01g/litre of blood.

Motorway to Romania: what fare for your motorhome category?

Romania is very well served on the highway, with nearly 1,000 km. There is no toll in Romania but a thumbnail that we present to you in the next paragraph.

Other information about driving in Romania by camping-car

Know that, in order to rent a vehicle, you must be at least 21 years old. For motorhomes, the rule is even more strict: the minimum age is 25 years .

In order to be able to ride on Romanian roads, you must acquire a thumbnail and you have to buy it online before rolling. The price varies depending on the duration: 3 € for 7 days and 7 € 30 days. It is therefore quite affordable.

♪ headlights shall be lit day and night.

For the rest, the Romanian road code does not differ from French.

How and where to rent a motorhome France ?

Would you like to visit Romania on a motorhome, but you don't have a vehicle? Now it is very simple to rent these vehicles between individuals, especially in France. Many platforms allow this type of rental, online, as Yescapa For example. However, keep in mind that these are more 20 hours road that separate France and Romania!

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. You'll have to sign it when you get back from Romania, and once done, the tour is played!

Camping-car areas in Romania: where to park?

While the country is welcoming for van travellers, camping areas are not as many as that in view of the size of Romania. Perhaps the best known is Vampire Camping close to Bran Castle, “the one” of Count Dracula, from which name! It is better to look upstream if you want to spend the night on an area.

However, all must-see sites have a camper or at least a parking area nearby. Do not hesitate to consult a website or an application like Caramaps to find local areas.

Good news, the wild camping is allowed and you can do it practically anywhere. Some rules of good conduct to be followed:

• If you want to make wild camping, make sure before you install that it is not a private property. If so, ask the owner who, in general, will accept the bivouac for one night;
• Don't let anything go down and respect nature.

What is the best time to travel by motorhome in Romania?

The Romanian climate is continental. It is therefore very different from one season to another. In addition, it may vary by city or region. In general, it is advisable to leave between June and September . Sometimes May and, more rarely, October are also months conducive to walking with, as a bonus, very few tourists.

As for the rest of the year, it is not recommended. Winter is only for the brave: there can be (very) cold, some roads are impractical and many camping areas are closed.