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In '''Romania''' payment for the ride is often expected, although foreigners often aren't asked for anything. The local currency is the Leu (exchange rate: 1 Euro = aprox. 3.5 Lei). It is still cheaper than trains and buses though. When hitchhiking, it's best to hold a sign with the name of the place you want to go. Try and pay the driver about 1Euro / 50km, though, this rate decreases as the distance grows. You can also tell the driver you don't have any money; 4 out of 5 people will take you anyway.<br>
Getting a ride can sometimes be difficult, as some of the cars that pass seem tiny, ancient and packed with more people than there are seats. This is probably due to the low rate of car ownership in some areas, and the fact that hitching is still a common way for locals to travel, particularly in the country.
== Language ==
Romanian is one of the few non-Slavic East-European languages. It is related with French, Italian, Spanish etc. Speakers of one of these languages will find it easier to pronounce and understand Romanian.<br>
[[Romanian phrasebook]]
== Cities in Romania ==
