Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Bucharest, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Bucharest?
You should book your rental car in Bucharest around 36 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular rental car in Bucharest?
Rentals in the SUV category (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option in Bucharest, costing 74 ﷼/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as 33 ﷼/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bucharest?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Bucharest is March at an average cost of 22 ﷼/day. August is the most expensive month to rent a car in Bucharest when prices are 107 ﷼/day on average, which tends to be 137% above the yearly average rental price for Bucharest.
Bucharest car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Bucharest by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
20 ﷼ - 95 ﷼
All Car Types
75 ﷼ - 201 ﷼
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Bucharest?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Bucharest?
Small car rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 41 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 20 ﷼ per day which is about 52% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 66% cheaper than the average rental in Bucharest, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 75 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average 30 ﷼ per day which is about 60% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average rental in Bucharest, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 115 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average 48 ﷼ per day which is about 59% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 3% cheaper than the average rental in Bucharest, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 110 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average 36 ﷼ per day which is about 68% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 7% cheaper than the average rental in Bucharest, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 157 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average 77 ﷼ per day which is about 51% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 25% more expensive than the average rental in Bucharest, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 371 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 295 ﷼ per day which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 69% more expensive than the average rental in Bucharest, ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 175 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average 49 ﷼ per day which is about 72% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 33% more expensive than the average rental in Bucharest, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Bucharest typically cost around 459 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average 347 ﷼ per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 75% more expensive than the average rental in Bucharest, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Klass Wagen
Medium
106 ﷼/day
45 ﷼/day
Bucharest car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Bucharest
I used my American Express insurance. Bucharest is using a Parking app that is impossible to be paid by a non-Romanian (they retrieve money from "your" internet account). Ask someone to pay your parking via his/her cell phone and offer cash
DerekOct 2024
Don’t book a big car, because the streets are narrow is some places. If you can avoid it, don’t drive in Bucharest at peak traffic hours.
Verified travelerNov 2024
Look up for legal and official information on how to rent a car and documents needed
ChrisNov 2023
Make sure you get what you pay for
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Bucharest
One major thing to look out for when driving in Romania is that drivers will pass you on the road at any given moment. This may be particularly surprising and even worrisome for drivers from other nations as they won’t expect it to happen. In fact, overtaking other cars even during a turn is simply the norm in Romania, so just stay wary and drive defensively.
Hoping to embark on a road trip during your time Romania? Well, an easy to start to that is to pick up a hire car at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. Visitors will find the airport’s hire car counters in the passageway between the Arrivals Terminal and the Departure Terminal.
Your hazard lights will be your friend while in Romania. Drivers in Bucharest and Romania as a whole use their hazard lights for a number of purposes when driving. For instance, often they will give them a quick flash to say thanks to another driver in place of a wave. Additionally, they are occasionally used when slowing down on the highway in place of a turn signal to show drivers behind that they plan to turn onto a smaller road.
Bucharest, like so many other cities in the world, is unfortunately afflicted with daily rush hours. Drivers can usually expect to encounter the morning rush hour from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., while the afternoon rush starts around 3:00 p.m. and lasts till 7:00 p.m.
25% of our users found rental cars in Bucharest for 45 ﷼ or less
Small rental cars in Bucharest are around 63% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Bucharest
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bucharest?
By far the most common type of car in Bucharest is a compact hatchback or sedan, so if fitting in is the goal then those are the two best options. However, the streets of Bucharest are more than large enough to serve a wide range of vehicles sizes. So, even if neither of those two vehicle types suit you, there are still plenty of viable car types to choose from.
What’s the speed limit in Bucharest?
Speed limits in Bucharest start off at around 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban and residential areas and move up to 90 to 100 km/h (56 to 62 mph) on expressways and rural roads. For the fastest of highways the speed limit bumps up again to 130 km/h (81 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Bucharest?
Looking forward to checking out the historic areas of Bucharest? Well, if you plan on driving there, it may be best to park in a nearby garage and walk from there, as there is often limited parking in the historic areas of the city. There are streetside parking spaces available, but they often fill up fast.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Bucharest?
On average a rental car in Bucharest costs 106 ﷼ per day.
Which car rental companies are at Otopeni Intl airport (OTP)?
Car rental companies onsite at Otopeni Intl airport include Klass Wagen and Pricecarz.
Which car rental companies are at Baneasa airport (BBU)?
Car rental companies onsite at Baneasa airport include Klass Wagen and Pricecarz.
Our check in attendant was friendly, helpful and thorough. We also got a nice upgrade.
1 out of 1
Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
43 Polona St
+40 21 310 1797
Opening times not available
Bucharest Henri Coanda Intl Apt
+40 21 201 4937
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
NU Car
8.0
Very good
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
Șoseaua București-Ploiești 40,
+40 747 134 902
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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Budget
7.6
Good
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
City Center, Grand Hotel
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 17:00
Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport
+40 722 636 591
Monday
08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday
08:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday
00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Compact
I had many problems regarding the driver and documentation needed. Nothing said this in the page.
1 out of 1
Hertz
6.0
Okay
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
2c Str. George Constantinescu
+40 21 407 8200
Monday
09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30
Thursday
09:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:00 - 17:30
Calea Bucurestilor 224 E
+40 732 222 325
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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Payless
5.0
Fair
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
4.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
5.2
2 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
Calea Bucurestilor Nr. 248
+40 732 905 000
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Sos. Pipera Nr.26 Sector 1
Monday
09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 14:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2026
Compact
Fantastic team, very helpful, excellent customer service, strong English knowledge, no kiosk available in the terminal, but urgent easy pickup from terminal ...you need to call them.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Passenger van
the reservation has been made on the internet and while picking up the cars we paid almost three times more
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium station wagon
i coiuld not rent as they didnt accept american express
8.0 Very good
Chris, Nov 2023
Premium station wagon
Paid for a luxury vehicle- ended up getting issued a vehicle that was subpar.
1 out of 2
Pricecarz
4.2
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.7
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
4.2
2 locations in Bucharest
from25 ﷼/day
Locations in Bucharest
Aeroportul Henri Coanda, Calea Bucurestilor No.236, 075100, Otopeni, Bucharest
+40 751 934 934
Opening times not available
Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti 40, Bucharest, Romania
+40 751 934 934
Opening times not available
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Intermediate SUV
Ι canceled my reservation an hour after booking because my trip was canceled, I had to download the app to cancel it because it wasn't responding to the command of cancelation. 8 days after and I haven't received the refund for my payment yet...I ve send them an email regarding the issue,they told me to wait a bit longer, still waiting 😒
Sixt
4.0
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
4.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.5
Value for money
3.5
3 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
Calea Dorobanti 5-7
+40 21 9400
Monday
10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Calea Victoriei 63-81
+40 21 9400
Monday
10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti 40
+40 21 9400
Monday
09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30
Thursday
09:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:00 - 17:30
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8.0 Very good
Anna, Sep 2023
Compact
The service was very good at pickup , to drop the car took longer since there was only one person working
2.0 Poor
Marty, Sep 2022
I tried repeatedly to cancel my reservation but could not. Sadly the company is not giving a refund. Terrible experience
Direct Rent
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
3 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
44 Bulevardul Mircea Vodă
Opening times not available
Car Rental Area
Opening times not available
Fermei E Street, Otopeni, Ilfov
Opening times not available
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Standard
Don't have an office at the airport. Nobody waiting. I called several times and Nobody answered. I have to rent a car from someone who has an office at the airport. I call after 11:30 PM Bucharest time on Sept. 9. 2023. I need a refund for this time.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Premium SUV
Scam! They charged the full payment I made online in advance for absolutely nothing. And yet KAYAK.com doesn’t help at all. Worst experience ever!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Minivan
They charged extra for their own insurance $500 euro or we would have to put deposit of $3600 euros for a car with total value of $5000 euro car smelled dirty and had lots of stains
FlexWays
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
4 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
18 Gratioasa Street, District 1, Bucharest, Romania
+54 9 11 5259 9877
Opening times not available
Bucharest Băneasa-Aurel Vlaicu Int'l Airport
+54 9 11 5259 9877
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
+54 9 11 5259 9877
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Bulevardul Ficusului 44A Cladirea INAV, Corp B
+54 9 11 5259 9877
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Intermediate SUV
Big scam, they have hidden guarantee for the car
GREEN MOTION
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda Intl. Apt
0040 748 585 486
Opening times not available
Șoseaua Pipera 26
+40 748 585 486
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Liad, Jul 2026
Full-size SUV
I booked through Kayak using my Amex When I reach to Romania thy refused to get Amex and the trouble start , very bad experience
2.0 Poor
Anton, Apr 2026
Full-size SUV
This company is a fraud scheme. They lure you in with a good advertised rate better than the market prices, but their business is not car rental. Their business is to sell you a protection package that costs 5X the rental price. They scare you with a huge $3000 deposit if your refuse the package, tell you that you will lose the deposit with even the smallest scratch on the car, and when you insist on paying the deposit, their credit card machines stop working with any cards that you give them. So your choice remains to either buy the ridiculous package or waste all this time, go back to the airport and try to find another rental last minute. All rentals try to upsell insurance, but it is always reasonable. I have never seen such level of abuse. I left .
Autonom
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
4 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
2, Sos. Pipera - Tunari
Opening times not available
4, Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu
Opening times not available
Bucharest Baneasa Airport
+40 721 442 266
Opening times not available
Str Gratioasa Nr6
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
4 locations in Bucharest
Locations in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda Int'L Airport (Otp), Calea Bucurestilor 224 E
Opening times not available
Bucharest Hotel Delivery
Opening times not available
Bucharest Railway Station
Opening times not available
Calea Bucurestilor 232
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Klass Wagen
9.3
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.3
2 locations in Bucharest
from57 ﷼/day
Locations in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda Otopeni Airport Calea Bucuestilor Str Nr 224 Ilfov county
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