1 day or 10 days — which rovinieta period to choose in Romania
Romania — unlike some countries where the shortest option was a weekly vignette — offers five category-A periods, including a daily and a 10-day rovinieta. For a short trip the choice usually comes down to two options: 1 day for a quick transit or 10 days for a holiday. Here is how to pick the right one.
The daily rovinieta (1 day)
The daily rovinieta costs 56 lei (category A) and is ideal when you only want to cross the country in a single day — for example transiting towards Bulgaria. It is the cheapest option and just right if you are not staying in Romania any longer.
The 10-day rovinieta
The 10-day rovinieta costs 76 lei (category A) and is the most popular tourist choice. For under twice the price of the daily you get ten days of freedom — with a margin for a holiday, exploring Transylvania, a trip to the Black Sea or several separate drives. If you have the slightest doubt about finishing in one day, 10 days is the safer choice.
| Rovinieta | Price (cat. A) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 56 lei (~10,98 €) | a quick transit across the country in one day |
| 10 days | 76 lei (~14,90 €) | holiday, sightseeing, several drives |
Which suits your trip
- A one-off transit in a single day: the daily rovinieta is enough and is the cheapest.
- Weekend or return trip over a few days: the 10-day is better — it covers both legs with a margin.
- Holiday or sightseeing: the 10-day is the most common choice; if you stay longer, consider the 30-day (106 lei). See all periods in the complete guide.
- Goods vehicle up to 3.5 t (cat. B): the same periods as cat. A (1 day, 10 days, 30 days, 60 days, annual), but a higher tariff.
Do not forget the category
Summary
Choose the daily rovinieta for a quick transit in one day, and the 10-day for a holiday or several drives — the most popular tourist choice, cheap and with a generous time margin. Once decided, buy on the Romania vignette page — and read the article on when to buy a rovinieta to get the timing right.