Driving To Bucharest

Snowball6

Active member

Member since 12 January 2021

Shumen

Snowball6

04 August 2023 17:43:36

Snowball6

04 August 2023 17:43:36

Shumen

Hi All

I'm tempted to visit Bucharest but nervous about the drive. Can anybody give me any advice about whether I need any extra documentation/insurance? Also, tips on any pitfalls or problems I may come across would be gratefully received.

Bhavna

Team

Member since 01 June 2015

Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems

Bhavna

04 August 2023 18:45:02

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Bhavna

04 August 2023 18:45:02

37111

Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems

Hello Snowball6,

You may also open an identical thread on the Bucharest forum so that members already there can provide some feedback.

All the best

Bhavna

gwynj

Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

Bansko, Blagoevgrad

gwynj

05 August 2023 08:42:34

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gwynj

05 August 2023 08:42:34

1942

Bansko, Blagoevgrad

@Snowball6

I don't think there's anything to worry about, as long as you have all your car documents. I've driven into our neighbours Serbia, Romania and Turkey without any problems (apart from border queues, of course). I haven't done the Greek trip yet, but I doubt that it's any different.

You should always have your car registration (ownership) document, an up-to-date inspection/MOT, and your insurance policy (with a Green Card). You should also have your driving license, EHIC, and residence permit and/or passport.

Bulgaria (and Romania) also require a vignette, so you should make sure you have these too (you can buy the Romanian one online, or at the border). I think Greece, Serbia and Turkey don't have vignettes.