Ardealul pe Roți 2026: Over 70 RVs and Caravans Worth €2.5M in Cluj-Napoca

From July, the EU mandates additional safety systems for new motorhomes. Prices may increase by €1,000–3,000. The rules also affect DIY camper van conversions.

On June 18, a fire broke out in Boldești-Scăeni, Romania, affecting a house, an outbuilding and a caravan. The total burned area was about 300 sq m. Three fire engines and an SMURD ambulance responded. A 76-year-old woman was treated for a panic attack.

Border police at the Albița checkpoint detected a British driver towing an unregistered caravan. On June 13, 2026, a 23-year-old man presented the caravan with the same license plate as his car. Checks revealed the trailer was deregistered in the UK and not registered elsewhere. An investigation has been launched for towing an unregistered trailer.

Romania enforces strict camping regulations, with fines up to 6000 lei for violations. In mountain protected areas, camping is allowed only in designated spots; in the Danube Delta, a permit is required; and on beaches, tent installation is banned. For caravans, parking does not permit setting up camp—extending an awning or outdoor furniture is prohibited. Tourists should check local rules in advance and avoid private land without owner consent.

The largest festival of campervans, motorhomes and caravans in Eastern Europe took place in Râșnov, Romania. It attracted dozens of families and hundreds of nature lovers. Romania has about 40,000 such vehicles.

Magnifico Caravans, a company based in Bucharest, rented a motorhome to a man for a trip to southern Romania, including the coast and the Danube Delta. After the rental period ended on June 1, 2026, the renter stopped communicating and the GPS tracker was disabled. It was later discovered he had sublet the vehicle to others. The company reported the theft to police and posted on social media.