Skip the exchange booths at the airport and station
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Exchange counters at Henri Coandă airport and around Gara de Nord give noticeably worse rates than the city. Some booths advertise a tempting headline rate and reveal the fees only after you hand over the cash. Locals withdraw lei from a bank ATM in the lobby or in the centre and, if they must exchange, confirm the exact lei amount in writing before giving any money. Change only what you need for the first ride.
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Skip the exchange booths at the airport and stationAirport arrivals and the Gara de Nord area
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