Major city · Romania
Predeal
Spend 1‑2 days for skiing or hiking; skip if you prefer city attractions over mountain sport.
Predeal is Romania's highest resort town (1,033‑1,110 m). It offers five ski slopes, extensive hiking trails into the Bucegi and Piatra Mare massifs, and a few interwar villas. The town is walkable; most visitors stay 1‑2 nights for a ski day or a mountain hike.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking
- avoid Jan‑Feb can be very cold; heavy rain in Oct‑Nov may affect trails (check weather)
- Airports
- OTP · SBZ
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Predeal112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Predeal, 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
- SafetyPredeal is safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather changes and taxi pricing – ask for fare upfront.
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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 Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (≈120 km (75 mi), 2 h by car on DN1).OTP Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (≈75 mi (120 km), 2 h by car on DN1).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café5–8 RON
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a bar8–12 RON
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))30–45 RON
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse dorm bed, a night, per personRON 80
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per roomRON 350
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per roomRON 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 200 · Mid RON 350 · High RON 600
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 Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (≈120 km (75 mi), 2 h by car on DN1) · SBZ Brașov Airport (≈25 km (16 mi), 30 min by car)OTP Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (≈75 mi (120 km), 2 h by car on DN1) · SBZ Brașov Airport (≈16 mi (25 km), 30 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Care
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Mar, Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Avoid: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Predeal: 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)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 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
The town centre is walkable. Taxis are available at the train station but are pricey; local buses connect to Brașov and Bucharest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Brașov
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus or car on DN1, about 25 km (16 mi), 30 minBus or car on DN1, about 16 mi (25 km), 30 min
Historic centre, Black Church, and mountain cable‑car.
Poiana Brașov
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car or bus via DN73, about 30 km (19 mi), 40 minCar or bus via DN73, about 19 mi (30 km), 40 min
Larger ski resort, good for families.
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.
Sunset Villas
4‑star, all‑inclusive packages, mountain views
Complex Hotelier Eden
Spa, restaurant, rooms from 145 RON
Pensiunea Restaurant Speranta
Cozy guesthouse, central location
Vila Brad
High‑up location with good views
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
- 200–300 RON excl. bed
- Mid
- 350–500 RON excl. bed
- High
- 600 RON+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × RON 350 | RON 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RON 350 | RON 700 |
| Ski‑pass (full day)2 × RON 200 | RON 400 |
| Taxi from train station to hotel2 × RON 80 | RON 160 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × RON 110 | RON 220 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 183 |
| Trip total≈ RON 1,007 per person per day, bed included | RON 2,013 |
2026 estimate in RON; flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | 5–8 RON |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | 8–12 RON |
| Ski‑lift ticket (full day) | 150–250 RON |
| Bus ticket Brașov → Predeal | 10–15 RON |
| Taxi (5 km) | 30–45 RON |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis can be expensive; agree on price before boarding.
- Winter ski runs may close after heavy snowfall – check the resort website.
- Most attractions are natural; bring appropriate gear for hiking or skiing.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
Romanian 112 works for all emergencies; foreign embassies are in Bucharest.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Brașov → Predeal bus: ≈12 RON, 30 min (check schedule)
- Taxi from train station to hotel: ≈40 RON, 5 km (3.1 mi) (check price)≈40 RON, 3.1 mi (5 km) (check price)
Say or show
- Scuzați-mă — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzɐt͡sɨ mə)
- Mulțumesc — Thank you (mulˈt͡su.mesk)
- Cât costă? — How much is it? (kɨt ˈkɔ.stɨ)
- Unde este toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (ˈun.de ˈes.te to.aˈle.ta)
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 Predeal. 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: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking · avoid Jan‑Feb can be very cold; heavy rain in Oct‑Nov may affect trails (check weather) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a ski‑pass day ticket (check resort rates).
- Include a guided hike to Piatra Mare for non‑experienced walkers.
Sources
- secondaryPredeal Wikipedia
- officialPredeal official website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Predeal, revision 4986728 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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