Eastern Europe Road Trip

[4Lmike]

In July I'm planning on going on a road trip style holiday with the missus. We will be flying into Bucharest in Romanina and then driving to Croatia, Slovenia, and Hungary before driving back to Bucharest.

My question is will I have any difficulty driving between these countries? And if I want to cut through the top of Serbia will this cause any problems?

Also, if anyone else has been to these places feel free to recommend places to go/things to do.

[StevieBee]

Your biggest issue will be getting out of and back into Bucharest. Last time I was there, took 4 hours from the airport to the centre of town in the middle of the day!

The traffic is appalling. Most the roads (with very few exceptions) are terrible so don't expect rapid transit from A to B.

All this though isn't really that important as you're visiting one of the most beautiful parts of Europe if not the world so just go with the flow and enjoy!

[ianash]

Slovenia is a beautiful country with laid back population. Ljubijana is a lovely city packed with reasonably priced restaurants. Look out for a Pizaria on the banks of the river. If you are routing to Slovenia you'll probably be travelling through northern Croatia - is so try Opatija and Rovinj - both good places to stay. Opatija is very upmarket but with relatively inexpensive hotels.

[4Lmike]

Thanks for the heads up and recommendations, I'll make sure I check some of those places out.

Anyone got any news on driving between those countried?...I shouldn't have any problems should I?

[MrCippo]

Stick to the main roads in Romania. Stop in Sinaia and Brasov on your way.

[navier_stokes]

Try and get to see the lakes in Slovenia - stunning - but the roads mean it can take a while to get to them (they are of reasonable quality, just very twisty!)

[4Lmike]

turns out I can't take a hire car across the border from Romania! may have to change my bloody flights now.