Refueling and Charging Romania

The essentials

• Refuelling in Romania is largely straightforward: there is an extensive network of petrol stations that covers both cities and rural regions well. However, rural petrol stations usually don't have round-the-clock opening hours.

• Charging in Romania is not quite as easy, especially in rural areas. In cities you'll find a number of charging stations, while charging options for your electric car are not well developed in the countryside.

• Fuel prices in Romania vary depending on the region and provider, with petrol and diesel often being cheaper than in Germany.

• Charging stations and petrol stations offer various payment methods. Usually you pay by credit card or special charging cards. To be on the safe side, also bring some cash (RON) with you.

• For national roads and motorways you need a vignette, which you can buy directly from us.

Overview of the refuelling and charging network in Romania

Refuelling in Romania is largely very well organised. You'll find a dense network of petrol stations, especially along main roads, in cities and on motorways. In rural regions, petrol stations are usually open until around 9 pm.

The network for charging electric cars is also being steadily expanded. There are already a number of charging stations in cities and along major traffic routes. In rural areas, however, these are still scarce, which is why good route planning is advisable.

You should not currently travel to Romania with a hydrogen car, as no hydrogen filling stations are available.

Refuelling in Romania

Refuelling in Romania is simple and well organised. Common petrol station chains include Lukoil, Shell, BP, Petrom, ÖMV, Rompetrol and MOL. Many stations offer additional services such as car washes, small shops or an attendant.

The names for fuels are:

• Super: Benzina Super

• Super Plus: Benzina Super Plus

• Diesel: Motorina

Payment methods at petrol stations

Petrol stations and charging stations offer various payment options. As a rule, you can pay in cash or by credit card, and in some cases also via Apple Pay or Google Wallet. For rural regions, it's advisable to always carry some cash (RON) with you.

Charging an electric car

Romania is increasingly investing in the expansion of charging infrastructure. The aim is to reduce the maximum distance between charging stations to around 60 km. However, coverage is not yet nationwide at present.

Key investors include Kaufland, E.ON, Lidl and Eldrive. Further projects are already being planned.

Charging stations in Romania

Especially in rural areas and along motorways, charging stations are not yet sufficiently available. The situation is noticeably better in cities, but you should still check your route in advance.

Cities with many charging stations:

• Timișoara

• Sibiu

• Constanța

• Oradea

• Craiova

• Cluj-Napoca

You can find free charging stations including at the following locations:

• Kaufland Constanța

• Kaufland Sebeș

• Taverna Sarbului, Sinaia

• Parcarea Tei, Satu Mare

• Strada Păcii, Tulcea

• Gaz Auto, Botoșani

Charging station providers

Several major providers are active in Romania:

Don't forget your vignette!

A digital vignette is required for motorways, expressways and national roads in Romania, including for electric vehicles (which pay the cheapest rate). You can conveniently purchase one in our shop.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant trip

Whether on motorways, in cities or in rural areas, you'll find a suitable petrol station almost everywhere in Romania. The charging infrastructure for electric cars still has room for improvement, but it's increasingly working better in cities and along main roads. With a little planning and the right digital vignette, nothing stands in the way of a smooth trip.

We wish you a pleasant trip to Romania and lots of fun on your road trip. You'll find more information on tolls in Romania in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your trip optimally and see the suitable toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we're happy to help at any time by email.