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Măgurele
Skip Măgurele for a short visit; you can see the central square and market in 2–3 hours, but no attractions justify a dedicated day.
Măgurele is a small town south of Bucharest with a central square, market, a modest park and a few eateries. It lacks major sights, so a few hours are enough unless you have a specific interest in urban exploration or the Science Park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Mar (cold) and Jul (very hot)
- Airport
- OTP
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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
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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 Măgurele112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
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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 Măgurele, 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
- SafetyMăgurele is generally safe during the day, but watch for petty theft, stray dogs and insects in summer fields.
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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 (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 30 km (19 mi) north, reachable by bus or taxi).OTP Henri Coandă International Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, reachable by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; STV/STB bus lines 427/428 reach the physics faculty and Dărăști‑Ilfov.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeRON 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))RON 30–45
- Budget bedHotel Măgurele single room, a night, per roomRON 100
- Mid-range bedHotel Măgurele single room, a night, per roomRON 150
- High-end bedHotel Măgurele single room, a night, per roomRON 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 60 · Mid RON 100 · High RON 150
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 30 km (19 mi) north, reachable by bus or taxi)OTP Henri Coandă International Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, reachable by bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Aug–Sep. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Măgurele: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°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
Town is walkable; STV/STB bus lines 427/428 reach the physics faculty and Dărăști‑Ilfov. Bike lanes exist only in centre; taxis are rare.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bucharest
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Take STV/STB bus line 428 to Bucharest, about 30 min
Main attractions are in Bucharest; easy for a half‑day.
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.
Hotel Măgurele
Basic rooms, locals and tourists; price unknown – 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
- RON 60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- RON 90–150 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Măgurele single room1 × 1 night × RON 100 | RON 100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RON 60 | RON 60 |
| Trip total≈ RON 160 per person per day, bed included | RON 160 |
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2026 estimate in RON; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | RON 5–8 |
| Pastry | RON 4–7 |
| Fast‑food meal | RON 12–20 |
| Taxi (5 km) | RON 30–45 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Petty theft and drug‑dealer activity reported in streets – keep valuables secure.
- Stray dogs are common; avoid feeding or approaching them.
- Ticks and mosquitoes in summer fields – use repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Bucharest; other embassies also in Bucharest.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 428 Bucharest ↔ Măgurele: ≈ RON 15 round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- Bună — Hello (boo-nuh)
- Mulțumesc — Thank you (mool-tsoo-mesk)
- Cât costă? — How much? (kət kos-tə)
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 Măgurele. 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–Sep · avoid Jan–Mar (cold) and Jul (very hot) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike loop in the town centre (check bike lane map).
- Include a visit to the Science Park if you have a tech interest – arrange a guided tour in advance.
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