Mid-Range Travel Guide: Brasov

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, 3-star properties with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of traditional Romanian restaurants, tourist-area dining, occasional fine dining, local wine

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Combination of public transport, taxis for convenience, day trip transfers to castles and mountains

Activities

$20-60 per day

Guided tours to Bran Castle and Peles Castle, cable car rides, museums, cultural experiences

Eat at local markets and traditional Romanian cafeterias instead of tourist-area restaurants (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use public buses and walk to attractions rather than taking taxis everywhere (saves 70-80% on transportation)

Visit free attractions like the Old Town squares, Black Church exterior, and hiking trails in Tampa Mountain

Book accommodation outside peak summer months for 25-40% lower rates

Buy groceries and prepare some meals if staying in places with kitchen facilities (reduces food costs by 50-70%)

Take advantage of free walking tours and explore on foot rather than paying for guided bus tours

Visit castles on weekdays when possible, as weekend rates are typically 15-25% higher

Eating exclusively in the Old Town tourist area where prices are typically 100-150% higher than local neighborhoods

Taking taxis for all transportation instead of using efficient public buses (costs 4-5x more)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season without comparing options (often 50-100% price premium)

Paying for expensive guided tours to nearby castles when public transport plus self-guided visits cost 60-70% less