3113210 Swissair B-dul. Magheru 18, tel. Brezoianu 10, tel. Hotel and car rental agencies have offices in the arrivals terminal. Important stops are at the World Trade Center, Piata Victoriei, Piata Romana, Piata Universitatii and Piata Unirii.
Warmest areas are in the south.
In the mountains, weather can be totally unpredictable so layers of warm clothing is essential and walking boots are strongly recommended. It is however advisable to check in advance. Foreign currency can only be exchanged at banks and authorized exchange offices. As rates can vary from one place to another it is wise to shop around things in lei. Dollar bills are the most readily negotiated currency in Romania -except Transilvania, were the Deutsche Mark is preferred.