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Recaș
Half a day from Timișoara: visit the Recaș Cellars for a wine tasting, see the History Museum, then return. Not a base.
Recaș is a small wine town 21 km east of Timișoara, on the DN6 (E70) road. Its main draw is the Recaș Cellars, a working winery with underground tasting rooms. The town also has a small History Museum and a House of Culture. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Timișoara and Lugoj or as a wine-focused half-day trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- RON
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, fewer wine events)
- Airport
- TSR
- Nights
- 0
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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 Recaș112 ▾
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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 Recaș, 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
- SafetyRecaș is a quiet town with low crime.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, malls, museums and fuel stations; some stations and parks charge RON 1–3.Romania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (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.
- AirportTSR Timișoara Traian Vuia International (20 km (12 mi) from Recaș; taxi or rental car about 25 min).TSR Timișoara Traian Vuia International (12 mi (20 km) from Recaș; taxi or rental car about 25 min).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee8–15 lei
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Timișoara to Recașcheck80–130 lei
- Metro or bus rideBus from Timișoara to Recașcheck10–15 lei
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 150
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 250
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomRON 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RON 100 · Mid RON 180 · High RON 300
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
- TSR Timișoara Traian Vuia International (20 km (12 mi) from Recaș; taxi or rental car about 25 min)TSR Timișoara Traian Vuia International (12 mi (20 km) from Recaș; taxi or rental car about 25 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Recaș: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 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)
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 is walkable. For the Cellars (about 1.5 km north of the centre) and the Arboretum (about 8 km south-west), you need a car or taxi.
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 30 min
Car or bus on DN6 (E70), about 25 min
Recaș is a short stop from Timișoara; combine with a visit to the city.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car on DN6 (E70), about 30 min
Small town with a theatre and a park; worth a half-day.
Buziaș
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car via DJ592, about 30 min
Spa town with a park and mineral water springs.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
Car via DN58, about 1 h
Mountain town with a museum and hiking nearby.
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.
Recaș town centre
Limited options; most visitors stay in Timișoara and day-trip.
Casa Altringen (Bogda)
About 20 km (12 mi) north; a guesthouse in a quiet village.About 12 mi (20 km) north; a guesthouse in a quiet village.
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
- 100–150 lei excl. bed
- Mid
- 150–250 lei excl. bed
- High
- 250+ lei excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × RON 250 | RON 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RON 180 | RON 360 |
| Wine tasting at Recaș Cellars2 × RON 50 · check | RON 100 |
| Taxi from Timișoara, one way1 × RON 100 · check | RON 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RON 81 |
| Trip total≈ RON 446 per person per day, bed included | RON 891 |
2026 estimate in lei; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 8–15 lei |
| Glass of house wine | 10–20 lei |
| Wine tasting (3–5 samples)check | 30–80 lei |
| Taxi from Timișoara to Recașcheck | 80–130 lei |
| Bus from Timișoara to Recașcheck | 10–15 lei |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Wine tastings at Recaș Cellars may require a reservation: check the website or call ahead.
- The History Museum has limited opening hours; check locally.
- No train station: you need a car or bus from Timișoara.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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La această adresă, vă rogTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Bucharest; the nearest consulate is in Timișoara (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Timișoara → Recaș: about 80–130 lei, 25 min (check)
- Bus Timișoara → Recaș: about 10–15 lei, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Bună ziua — Hello (boo-nuh zee-wa)
- Mulțumesc — Thank you (mool-tsoo-mesk)
- Cât costă? — How much? (kuht kos-tuh)
- Un pahar de vin roșu, vă rog — A glass of red wine, please (oon pa-har de vin ro-shu, vuh rog)
- Unde este toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (oon-de yes-teh twa-le-ta)
Recaș is a day-trip; carry cash (lei) as cards may not be accepted everywhere.
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 Recaș. 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 · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, fewer wine events) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Wine tasting page with reservation link and price bands.
- Walking route from the centre to the Cellars and back.
- Bus schedule from Timișoara to Recaș (check).
Sources
- officialRecaș Town Hall
- secondaryWikivoyage: Recaș, revision 5296302 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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