Bucharest, which means city of joy, located in the southeast, is the largest and capital municipality of Romania. It is the biggest populated area with more than 1.7 million people. This is the key place for culture, industry, finance and transport of the country. This place is crowded with people but still it maintains its charm.
Getting around Bucharest is easy since it is the center transport area and has the most intensive transport system in the whole of Romania and even the whole of Europe. While getting around in Bucharest, the subway is the best transportation around the area. It is new and efficient even though it may sometimes be crowded; it still is more comfortable compared to other transport system in the area.
The subway system is structured to be simple so that visitors and tourist will not find it difficult to go to their desired destination. And aside from being very straightforward and accessible from many establishments, it is also a cheap way to travel around Bucharest. Tickets can be bought in the subway and discounts are offered for purchase of bulk tickets.
Trains and busses and trams are more comfortable and when travelling but are more crowded than the subway. Trains and trams give the comfortable ride but due to traffic these two modes of transport becomes slow when compared to subway.
When you want to get out of the city you can opt for a bus. Other means of transport to get out of Bucharest is trams and trolley busses and although they might provide you with a unique experience, they are said to be old and slow. Therefore it is advisable not to take a tram or trolley bus when one is in a hurry. Tickets are easily accessible and can be bought at a kiosk near or within the stations.
For tourist or visitors who prefer to have their vehicle just in front of their hotel or any establishment instead of going to subway and train stations, riding a taxi or renting a private car is available in the city. Most taxi drivers are honest however it is much safer to call a taxi than to hail one on the street. When hailing a taxi prefer to ride in yellow ones since they are more reliable, yellow taxis also have their prices posted. When riding one make sure that the meter is functioning so there would be no problems. Taxi drivers tend to round up the bill that serves as their tip.
For a hefty price, both private car and limousine may be rented in Bucharest. This luxury is readily available via travel agencies and rental car services.
The country of Romania is a great tourist destination and to experience Bucharest at its best is to travel in foot and public transport rather than a vehicle as the streets are not very friendly, though having a car is a status symbol in the country.
Cecelia Owens loves travel and she does freelance writing for the top South African travel comparison website, BestFlights.co.za offering Flights to Bucharest.