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Alexandria
Spend half a day in Alexandria, Romania – a quick stop en route from Bucharest, 1.5 h by bus, see the county museum and cathedral.
Alexandria is a small, historic county seat about 100 km southwest of Bucharest. With a brief bus ride you can visit the Teleorman County Museum and St. Alexander Cathedral, then continue south or return to Bucharest.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold)
- Airport
- OTP
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Romania ↗Romania is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Romanian sources for your passport.
- Romania ↗Drivers need an electronic road vignette (rovinieta) on national roads; rental cars normally include it, but check.
- Romania ↗Brown bears live in the Carpathians and sometimes enter towns and roadsides: never feed or approach them, and follow local warnings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Alexandria112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alexandria, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Romanian leu (RON, plural lei); Romania does not use the euro.Romania-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Vodafone and Digi sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; Digi is the cheapest.Romania-wide
- Tap waterTap water in cities is treated and generally safe; many locals prefer bottled mineral water (apă plată = still, apă minerală = sparkling).Romania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, left in cash even when paying by card.Romania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Romania-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; petty theft possible in bus stations – keep belongings close.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3.Romania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (and some also Tuesday); Peleș closes Monday and has shorter hours Tuesday — check.Romania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOTP Henri Coandă International Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) northeast; bus or taxi to Bucharest, then bus to Alexandria).OTP Henri Coandă International Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) northeast; bus or taxi to Bucharest, then bus to Alexandria).
- Getting aroundCar or intercity bus on DN6/E70 is the main link; local taxis are scarce, walk between museum and cathedral (5 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee≈ 5 RON
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomRON 50
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomRON 80
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomRON 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 30 · Mid RON 60 · High RON 100
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OTP Henri Coandă International Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) northeast; bus or taxi to Bucharest, then bus to Alexandria)OTP Henri Coandă International Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) northeast; bus or taxi to Bucharest, then bus to Alexandria)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alexandria: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or intercity bus on DN6/E70 is the main link; local taxis are scarce, walk between museum and cathedral (5 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from Autogara 13 Septembrie (Rahova), 1.5 h
Return same day; last bus around 20:00 (check)Return same day; last bus around 8:00 PM (check)
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Roșiorii de Vede, about 1 h
Limited bus frequency; check schedule in advance
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Roșiorii de Vede, about 1.5 h
Direct buses not frequent; check autogari.ro
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local guesthouses
Budget rooms available; no large hotels in town (check)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 30 RON excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 60 RON excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × RON 50 | RON 50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RON 30 | RON 30 |
| Bus Bucharest → Alexandria, one way1 × RON 45 · check | RON 45 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 13 |
| Trip total≈ RON 138 per person per day, bed included | RON 138 |
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2026 estimate in RON; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ≈ 5 RON |
| Mămăligă with cheese (local dish) | ≈ 10 RON |
| Bus ticket Bucharest → Alexandriacheck | ≈ 45 RON |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus frequency varies 30 min–2 h; plan ahead.
- Rail service is limited and slow; use only if necessary.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue
- 112
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AlexandriaAlexandria
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My bed tonight
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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, mountain rescue112
Embassy
Romanian consular services are in Bucharest; nearest foreign embassy depends on nationality.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bucharest → Alexandria, intercity bus: about 45 RON per person, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Scuzaţi-mă — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzatz mə)
- Mulţumesc — Thank you (mulˈt͡suːmesk)
- Cât costă? — How much is it? (kɨt ˈkɔsta)
- Unde este toaleta? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈunde ˈeste toˈaleta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alexandria. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (check) · avoid Nov–Mar (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Alexandria
- officialOfficial city site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Alexandria (Romania), revision 5022662 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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