OVERALL RISK : LOW. For the most part, Romania is a safe country to travel to and considered to be a welcoming traveling destination, ranked among the most-threat free countries on the planet.

Is Romania safe for tourists?

There is no travel warning in Romania. Despite everything that is going on in the world, Romania remains one of the safest countries in Central and Eastern Europe, with a crime rate below the European average. According to the Global Peace Index, Romania is a peaceful country, with a score of 26/162.

What do I need to know before going to Romania?

Before heading there, here are 8 things to know before visiting Romania.Romanian train travel is not like western Europe. Transylvania is a must-see. Be prepared to feel remnants of the Soviet era in Bucharest. Get ready for Instagrammable Bucharest. Yes, its worth going to Cărturești Carusel. The bread is to-die for.More items •Jul 20, 2018

Is Romania safe for female?

Romania is safe for solo female travellers Everyone was friendly and I even felt safe walking at night. Its worth noting that I stayed in fairly touristic places: Bucharest, Timisoara and the main cities within Transylvania. Of course bad things may happen occasionally in Romania like they do anywhere in the world.

Is Romania still a poor country?

Over a quarter of Romanias population lives on less than US$5.50 a day, the highest poverty rate in the EU. Romania remains one of the least urbanized countries in the EU: a large number of poor people—75 percent of the population—live in rural areas.