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A capital city that has only recently opened its doors to tourism, Bucharest is a modern and cosmopolitan city, a world away from the post-Soviet metropolis it was just a few decades ago. It’s an incredibly easy city to explore independently, perhaps using a rental car: this option allows you to be completely self-sufficient in your exploration, without relying on public transport and its schedules.
Moreover, and perhaps more importantly, renting a car in Bucharest will allow you to embark on a road trip through Romania, discovering everything the country has to offer: whether you head east towards the Black Sea coast, or your final destination is Transylvania to the north, driving through Romania with a rental car is the best way to discover all the country’s facets.
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The prices of car rental at the in Bucarest varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
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The answer is straightforward: freedom. You can explore Bucharest at your own pace, without being bound by bus and metro timetables, discovering hidden corners and neighbourhoods less frequented by tourists, or venture out from the city centre for a shopping day at Bucuresti Mall, or simply relax at the Bucharest thermal springs, just north of Otopeni Airport. Speaking of which, renting a car in Bucharest as soon as you land will give you the chance to save both time and money on transport from the terminal to your hotel.
Once you’ve landed in Bucharest, you can rent a car directly at the airport, but if you have different plans, you can also travel to the city centre and then head to one of the car rental company offices.
For many tourists, the gateway to Romania is Bucharest Otopeni Airport, also known as Henri Coandă Airport. Here, in the arrivals area, you’ll find offices of the major international car rental companies, as well as a number of local firms. Book your vehicle online in advance, and you’ll be able to take advantage of the best prices and offers available.
Baneasa Airport, named after Aurel Vlaicu, was Romania’s second busiest airport until March 2012, when it was converted to a private flight airport and all commercial flights were transferred to Otopeni. Should you unlikely land at Baneasa, the only car rental company present is Autonom, so you won’t have much choice.
You can also rent a car in central Bucharest if you have different plans for your holiday. At the Intercontinental Hotel along Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, near Universitate metro station, there’s an Avis branch office, while along Strada Doctor Grigore Mora, near Aviatorilor metro station, Europcar has a branch office.
The regulations, speed limits and everything you need to know about driving a car in Bucharest are the same as for Romania: find out more in the Driving in Romania section.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Bucarest.
To reserve a car in Bucarest a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Bucarest allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Bucarest always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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