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In '''Romania''' payment for the ride is almost always 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. Also, you 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 most 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, and the fact that hitching is still a common way for locals to travel, particularly in the country.