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Romania

Castles, Carpathians, and a surprisingly modern app scene

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Heads up

Bolt dominates ride-hailing in Romania and is almost always cheaper than Uber . download both and compare fares. Romania uses its own currency (RON), not euros, so Revolut is highly recommended for fee-free spending.

12 apps5 essentialEurope

Last updated: March 2026

Bolt

Essential

The dominant ride-hailing app in Romania, available in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Brașov, and beyond. Typically 10-15 lei cheaper than Uber.

Pro tip: Also offers Bolt Food delivery . one account covers both rides and meals.

Uber

Nice to have

Widely available in Romania's major cities and a solid backup when Bolt surge pricing kicks in.

Pro tip: Always check both Bolt and Uber . price differences of 10-15 lei on the same route are common.

BlaBlaCar

Nice to have

Popular intercity carpooling for getting between Romanian cities at low cost. Useful where trains are slow.

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Tazz

Essential

The top-ranked food delivery app in Romania with the widest restaurant selection in Bucharest and major cities.

Pro tip: Often runs promotional discount codes . check the banner section before your first order.

Glovo

Nice to have

Delivers food, groceries, and pharmacy items across Romania with over 1 million active users.

Bolt Food

Nice to have

Bolt's food delivery arm . convenient if you already use Bolt for rides.

View Food Delivery guide →

Revolut

Essential

Widely recommended for fee-free currency exchange at the real RON rate. Accepted anywhere Visa is taken.

Pro tip: Romania uses RON, not euros . Revolut lets you spend without markup fees.
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