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Traveling around Romania with a rental car

This kind of travel has its advantages. One of the main ones is that you can independently build your own travel route in order to have time to visit only those sights that you are really interested in. If you plan to arrive and depart at the end of your trip from the same airport, the most logical route would be to build a circular route around the country, capturing the most interesting places.

Many people think that it is worth starting a trip to Romania with the most interesting, namely with Transylvania. This is the historical region of the country, where you can see medieval castles and incredible landscapes. Transylvania became widely known thanks to the writer Bram Stoker, who in his novel Dracula used the image of a real-life Wallachian prince. Written references to the prince indicate that he was extremely angry and had a habit of impaling his subjects for every misstep. For this, the locals called him Dracula. Bram Stoker used the image of the prince, but endowed him with superhuman abilities. As a result, the writer's novel glorified both himself and this region of Romania.

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If you want to fully feel the atmosphere of ancient times, go to the town of Sighisoara, located in the central part of Transylvania. It is known for the fact that every summer a costumed medieval festival takes place here, which, together with medieval streets and buildings, makes an indelible impression on tourists.

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If after If you're looking for some peace and quiet while visiting a noisy and fun festival, head to Covasna. This place is famous for its medical resorts and cozy hotels. If you wish, you can stop a little further from the city and rent a small house in a picturesque place to relax your soul and be alone with nature.

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The region's largest city is Cluj-Napoca. One way or another, most of the tourists who travel around Transylvania pass by it. This is a large progressive city, which is always full of youth and entertainment. There are many cozy restaurants where you can taste the local cuisine, as well as bars and clubs.

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Transylvania is far from the only region in Romania that must be visited. Going on a trip around the country, make inquiries about other cities and attractions, so as not to miss anything interesting. Official website of the government of Romania will keep you up to date with the latest news from the country.

How to rent a car in Romania without a franchise?

Renting a car in Romania is not difficult. The rental procedure is the same as in many other countries. First you will need to choose a rental company. It will be better if you start looking for a car in advance. This will save you not only time (on arrival in the country the car will already be waiting for you), but also your money, since renting on the day of arrival will cost you much more than if you had taken care of it at least a few weeks earlier.

In Romania, there are quite a lot of local car rental companies that offer to rent a car on favorable terms. But almost every one of them asks for a deposit (franchise), which serves as a kind of guarantee that you will carefully handle the rented car. Many tourists are interested in the question, how can you find a rental company where such a deposit will not need to be paid? The answer is quite simple - you can hardly find in Romania, and indeed in the whole of Europe, an authorized rental company that provides rental cars in good condition, which draws up a contract without a franchise. Another thing is that its cost can drop to zero, provided that you take out full insurance that will cover any unforeseen expenses.

Several car rental companies in Romania that tourists speak well of:

Romanian Car Hire Iasi. Address: Iași 700259. Phone: +40 741 644 169. Those tourists who happened to use the services of this company note excellent value for money, pleasant staff and round-the-clock service;
Five Rent a Car - inchirieri auto Otopeni. Address: Strada Ion Minulescu 22, Otopeni 075100. Phone: +40 725 572 989. Pre-booking: rent-a-car-bucuresti.ro. A trusted rental company that offers cars of various classes at affordable prices. Work and customer support by phone is carried out around the clock. When making a reservation on the site, you can specify in advance the place where you want your car to be delivered. For your convenience, it can be delivered directly to the airport;
Unirent închirieri auto. Address: Bulevardul Ficusului 44, București 013975. Phone: +40 774 486 950. Official website: www.unirent.ro. The company provides the possibility of short-term and long-term car rental. Many note that the prices are among the most pleasant on the market, and the cars are in good condition. They work around the clock.

Driving in Romania

The rules of the road in Romania are not much different from the traffic rules in other European countries. The only significant difference is the strict attitude of the local police to the presence of even small doses of alcohol in the blood. Checks are usually arranged in resort towns, where there are many bars and clubs. The allowed alcohol level is 0.0 ppm. If the level is at least a little higher, the policeman has the right to write you a fine (and in Romania they are rather big) and deprive you of your driver's license for up to three months. Therefore, if you still decide to travel around Romania in a rented car, it is better for the driver to completely forget about alcohol during the trip.

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Local driving style drivers may seem a bit aggressive at first, but most of them strictly follow the rules and treat pedestrians with respect, so braking on unregulated pedestrians is a must.

There are many paid parking lots throughout the country, where the average cost of parking per hour is about 1 euro. With free parking, things are not so great, because there are so few of them. But still, you can park your car somewhere on the side of the road if there is a corresponding mark on the pavement. In some paid parking lots, you can leave your car for free if you are going to leave it for no more than 15 minutes.

The most difficult situation with parking in the capital of the country. There are always a lot of tourists here, so even in some paid parking lots there may not be free space. If you plan to stay in the city for a few days, it is recommended to find a hotel with free parking in advance.

Rent an electric car in Romania

There are not many car rental companies in Romania where you can rent an electric car. Although, in general, the infrastructure for electric vehicles in the country is gaining momentum. The easiest place to find an electric car for rent is in Bucharest. For example, Spark provides short-term rental services for electric vehicles. In their fleet you can find such models of electric cars as Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. The latest model is good because it can drive about 240 kilometers on a single charge.

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Renting an electric car will cost you 40-50 euros per day, depending from the selected model. For your convenience, you can install an application that will show you the places where you can leave the rented car, so as not to return it to the car park yourself.

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Good to know

Monthly price chart. Approximate prices for 7 days rental

January

€185

February

€128

March

€131

April

€139

May

€174

June

€222

July

€237

August

€242

September

€155

October

€120

November

€107

December

€143

The most popular cars in Romania

Fiat 500

€13 / Day

Citroen C1

€14 / Day

Ford Fiesta

€18 / Day

Ford Focus

€23 / Day

Opel Astra Estate

€28 / Day

Audi A4

€32 / Day

BMW X1

€33 / Day

Ford Foxus Estate

€33 / Day

Mercedes C Class

€43 / Day

BMW 5 series

€45 / Day

Ford Tourneo

€55 / Day

BMW 4 Cabrio

€65 / Day

Audi A6

€70 / Day

Audi A5 Cabrio

€75 / Day

Mercedes Vito

€80 / Day

Popular car rental places in Romania

Bucharest - Airport Otopeni

Timisoara - Airport

Cluj-napoca - Airport

Craiova - Airport

Iasi - Airport

Bucharest - Centre

List of required documents

Driving license

Credit card

Voucher

Passport

A valid international driver's license is required!

Car rental tips in Romania

Download Google maps for offline access

Before the trip, we recommend that you download the necessary maps to the Google Maps application on your smartphone. This will allow you to build travel routes and use offline navigation on the ground. Thus, you can significantly save on Internet roaming charges, as well as on the "Navigator" service. Downloading the map is easy. You should select the required area, set the desired scale and enter "ok maps" in the search field.

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Book in advance

Romania is a popular holiday destination and the car rental service is in great demand here. Therefore, it is recommended to book a car in advance. When booking online, you know exactly which car, for what price and under what conditions you will get in Romania. The main advantage of early booking is the cost savings. The less time left before the start of the rental, the higher the cost of the rental becomes. The optimal period for booking in rental companies is 6 weeks before receiving the car. If you book early, two days before receiving the car, you can cancel the order without any penalties.

Which car to choose for rent

Choose a car according to the purpose of your trip. You can drive around the city and its surroundings in a compact car Fiat Panda or VW Polo. These models are the most popular with our customers in Romania.

In the mountains, more powerful transport will be required. Pay attention to the volume of the engine - it must be more than 1.6 liters. An all-wheel drive crossover would be ideal. BMW 5 Series Estate will cost €46 per day. By the way, before leaving, do not forget to refuel with a margin. On the rises, the fuel goes one and a half to two times more. Gas stations in mountain villages are rare.

What you need to pay attention to when receiving a car

Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.

The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.

Insurance recommendations

Rental companies in Romania may offer different insurance options. They differ in price and set of options. Here are the basic types:

Third Party Liability (TPL)/Third Liability Protection (TLP). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Insurance (TI)/Theft Protection (TP)/Theft Waiver (TW). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Super Loss Damage Waiver (SLDW)/Theft Protection+Collision Damage Waiver (TP+CDW). Full protection against theft and damage, even if you are the culprit of the accident.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.

If you want to save money and choose the cheapest insurance, carefully inspect the car upon receipt. Make sure the machine is not damaged. Romania 9

Check out the fuel policy

When you pick up your car, you may be asked to pay for a full tank of fuel right away. This condition will suit you if you plan to travel long distances. For a couple of trips around the city, you don’t need so much fuel, and therefore it doesn’t make sense to overpay. Pay attention to the fuel policy when booking a car. If necessary, use the special filter to select the most convenient option for you.

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Rent without mileage limit

According to the rental conditions, the mileage can be limited or unlimited. Travel lovers should choose the option without a limit. It will cost more, but in the end it will save. Check the appropriate box to filter offers with unlimited mileage.

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Compare conditions of different rental companies

When choosing a rental car in Romania, you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.

Which rental company to choose

It is recommended to rent a car in trusted companies, that is, in those whose services you have already used. You can also focus on the rating of our site, which is displayed next to the name of the company in the search results.

Ceteris paribus, preference should be given to larger companies that have a high level of service and a large selection of cars. The best rental companies in Romania are EUROPCAR with an average rating of 9.9 points and SIXT (rating - 9).

Car pick-up procedure

Before signing a car rental agreement, it should be carefully checked for damage and defects. Do not be shy to point out the identified problems and problems - then you will not have to answer for them. When returning, pay attention to the fuel in the tank. Its volume must correspond to that prescribed in the agreement.

Also, do not ignore the phone number provided by the technical support representative when concluding the contract. After all, even the most experienced driver is not insured against a breakdown, accident or other force majeure event. In such a case, contact a specialist before the arrival of the police.

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