Bucharest car rentals from C$ 7/day

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.

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).

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.

On average a rental car in Bucharest costs C$ 18 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Bucharest. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Bucharest is C$ 8.06 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 97 and C$ 129, depending on the car size.

Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bucharest.

Car rental companies onsite at Otopeni Intl airport include Klass Wagen, Pricecarz, Payless, Direct Rent, Avis, Budget, Wheego and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

Car rental companies onsite at Baneasa airport include Pricecarz, Direct Rent, AbbyCar Car Rentals, Ecovia, Wheego and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Otopeni Intl airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Payless, Ace, Direct Rent, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Baneasa airport to off-airport locations is Direct Rent.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Bucharest costs C$ 68 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Bucharest costs C$ 49 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Bucharest costs C$ 37 per day, on average.

In Bucharest, cars are most frequently rented at Priceless 291 B Calea Bucurestilor (16 km from city centre ).

There are several car rental agencies near airports in Bucharest. They are located near the terminals for easy pick-up and drop-off. In addition, other agencies such as Next Auto Rent and FlexWays are downtown for easy access.

Driving a rental vehicle on a toll road is allowed, but you need to purchase a vignette at the border or a petrol station. However, you may pay a heavy fine if you fail to produce a sticker when required.