Payment for accommodation, meals, and other services can be in lei, convertible currency, travelers' cheques, or by major credit cards. U.S. dollars in cash are easily exchanged and very widely accepted as a payment medium. It is advisable to reserve hotel accommodations before arriving in Romania, especially during peak periods. Office space is also available from the many real estate agencies active in all major cities. Due to lack of modern equipment, medical care in Romania is often below Western standards.
Hotels sometimes have doctors on call, and more private clinics are opening each year.
The best way to get dollars in Romania is to bring them with you. Traveler's checks will be accepted for payment of hotel, airline, car rental and railroad bills. Eugen Carada 1-3, or at other commercial banks. Outside of Bucharest, travelers should go to the local branches of commercial banks. Vasile Lascar 42-44, Bucharest, tel.