Car Rental in Bucharest

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A rental car here costs $94 a day on average, about $659 for a week. The most popular car class is 9-seat van, at about $165 a day. Routes is the cheapest for a small car, about $18 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 7 · Free shuttle bus: 7 · Meet and greet: 1 · Outside the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 18 of 18
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 18
  • Budget
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Enterprise
  • Klass Wagen
  • Hertz
  • +12

Where to pick up in Bucharest

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Bucharest Airport Otopeni · 15 km Airport 18 $7 19 min
Bucharest Airport Baneasa · 8 km Airport 7 $5 21 min
Bucuresti Baneasa · 7 km City office 1 $5 24 min

Car rental prices in Bucharest by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500, Kia Picanto 13 $5 $35
Economy Dacia Logan, Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia 18 $14 $43
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Taigo, Opel Astra 18 $8 $37
Intermediate Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, Renault Megane 14 $20 $72
Standard Volkswagen Passat, Renault Megane, Mercedes CLA 7 $11 $82
Full size BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C Class 6 $42
Station wagon Dacia Jogger, Ford Focus Estate, Opel Astra Estate 12 $17 $83
SUV Dacia Duster, Ford Kuga, Mercedes GLA 16 $24 $76
Minivan Ford Transit, Renault Trafic 2 $36
5-seat MPV Mercedes GLB, Opel Combo 2 $140
7-seat minivan Dacia Jogger, Opel Combo, Chrysler Pacifica 7 $21
9-seat van Renault Trafic, Mercedes Vito, Volkswagen Caravelle 14 $38 $143
Luxury Mercedes GLE, Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series 5 $104
Premium Mercedes E Class, Audi A4, Mercedes C Class 5 $64 $182
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible 1 $182

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Toyota Aygo rental car in Bucharest Payless

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Opel Astra rental car in Bucharest Addcar

Opel Astra

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $8/day
Fiat 500 rental car in Bucharest Green Motion

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $10/day
Dacia Sandero Stepway rental car in Bucharest Green Motion

Dacia Sandero Stepway

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $14/day
Skoda Fabia rental car in Bucharest Green Motion

Skoda Fabia

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $14/day
Volkswagen Golf rental car in Bucharest Klass Wagen

Volkswagen Golf

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $14/day
Volkswagen Taigo rental car in Bucharest Routes

Volkswagen Taigo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $14/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Bucharest Klass Wagen

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $20/day

Car rental companies in Bucharest

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Budget

In the terminal 30 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $47/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 600

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Bucharest Airport Baneasa
Baneasa Airport Meet&Greet Meet & Greet Tel: 40722636591, Bucharest, 013695
0040 722 636 591

Alamo

In the terminal Open 24 hours 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $32/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $974

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Calea Bucurestilor 224E, Otopeni, 75150
722699793

Sixt

In the terminal Open 24 hours 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $812

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Calea Bucurestilor 224E, Otopeni, 075150
+40219400

Enterprise

In the terminal Open 24 hours 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $758

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Winter tires

Office

Enterprise at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Otopeni International Airport, Calea Bucurestilor 224E, Otopeni, 75150
722699793

Klass Wagen

Meet and greet Open 24 hours 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $10/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 094

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Child seat

Office

Klass Wagen at Bucharest Airport Baneasa
14 Strada Cantonului, post code 013995. Sector 1 Bucuresti, Bucharest
0040374.020.002

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 08:00–21:59 28 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $38/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $861

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Henri Coanda Airport, Otopeni – Bucharest, HERTZ Rent a Car Office-Clad Corp AS4, 1st floor, East side, Bucharest
+40 732 222 325

Surprice

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 32 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.7
Very good 100+ reviews
from $5/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 7.6 Drop-off process 7.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 437

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Surprice at Bucharest Airport Baneasa
Soseaua Bucuresti- Ploiesti, No 40, Bucuresti 013695, Bucharest
0040799555266 , 0040747065167

Carwiz

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.6
Very good 100+ reviews
from $72/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.5 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 274

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Carwiz at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Calea Bucrestilor 291 B, Shuttle service, Bucharest, 075100
+(40) 747 134 901

Green Motion

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:15–23:44 8 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 100+ reviews
from $14/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 7.4 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $649

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Green Motion at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Str. Ferme B, nr.1, Otopeni, Bucharest
40731750750

Wheego

Outside the terminal Open 24 hours 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 250+ reviews
from $55/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.4 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 7.5 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Tolls
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 094

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat

Office

Wheego at Bucharest Airport Baneasa
Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti 40, Sector 1, Bucuresti
+40 751 934 934

Payless

Free shuttle bus 15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.3
Very good 100+ reviews
from $5/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 7.3 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 334

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Payless at Bucharest Airport Baneasa
?oseaua Bucure?ti-Ploie?ti 40, Bucure?ti 013695, Bucure?ti
40732905000

Addcar

Open 24 hours 8 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.9
Good 500+ reviews
from $6/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 7.2 Service at the rental desk 6.8 Pick-up process 6.5 Drop-off process 7.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 129

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Addcar at Bucharest Airport Baneasa
Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti 40, Bucuresti 013695
+4 073 673 3514

Auto-Union

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 13 min wait CDW included Credit card only
6.6
Good 250+ reviews
from $114/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.5 Pick-up process 6.5 Drop-off process 6.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 299

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Winter tires

Office

Auto-Union at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Otopeni Airport, Otopeni
+40 731 750 750, +40 723 004972

Routes

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 24 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $5/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.9 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 7.2

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS

Office

Routes in Bucuresti Baneasa
?oseaua Bucure?ti-Ploie?ti 40, Bucure?ti, Alba, 013695, Romania
40751934934

Thrifty

In the terminal Daily 08:00–19:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Airport fee
  • Tolls
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 076

Policies

  • Pre-purchase
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
224E Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni 075150, Romania
+40 732 222 325

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–22:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $48/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 299

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Bucharest Henri Coanda Intl Apt, Bucharest Henri Coanda
40 21 2014937

Ace

In the terminal Open 24 hours CDW included Credit card only
from $58/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 082

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Office

Ace at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Otopeni, Romania, 075150

Goldcar

Daily 08:00–19:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $974

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Goldcar at Bucharest Airport Otopeni
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 075150, Otopeni, Romania
+40 21 201 49 37

Rental conditions in Bucharest

Based on 18 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 26 pay $3–$16 a day extra (Auto-Union, Alamo and Enterprise). Drivers aged 0 and over pay $2 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 18 suppliers: Hertz.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 17 of 18 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 17 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Fuel policy Full to full (10 suppliers), Same to same (7 suppliers), Pre-purchase (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 49%, manual 51%.
Electric and hybrid Renault Arkana Hybrid, Dacia Jogger, Mercedes GLB and Mercedes GLC Hybrid, from $42 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 18 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (17 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (17 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (16 suppliers). Deductible: $649–$2 274.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Tolls
One-way rental Allowed by 10 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $109–$333.
Free additional driver Alamo, Enterprise and Auto-Union
Extras Infant seat (15 suppliers), Child seat (15 suppliers), GPS (12 suppliers), Booster seat (11 suppliers), Snow chains (10 suppliers), Winter tires (8 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (10 suppliers), Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (3 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (2 suppliers)

Driving in Romania: drive on the right · Zero tolerance · Vignette needed on motorways and national roads. Driving rules

Cities near Bucharest

Car rental in Bucharest: what to expect

Open 24 hours: Alamo, Sixt, Enterprise, Klass Wagen, Surprice and Carwiz. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 8 min at Green Motion to 32 min at Surprice.

49% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 17 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The minimum driver age is 18, and drivers under 26 pay from $3 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Israel, Romania and Italy. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Bucharest: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Bucharest?

Car rental in Bucharest starts from $5 per day, and the average price is $94 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $282 for a 3-day weekend and $659 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Bucharest?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Bucharest over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • 9-seat van: $165 per day
  • Economy: $47 per day
  • Compact: $54 per day
  • Luxury: $209 per day
  • SUV: $108 per day
  • Van: $170 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Bucharest?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Bucharest over the last 12 months:
  • Klass Wagen, average price $23 per day
  • Green Motion, average price $56 per day
  • Addcar, average price $69 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Bucharest?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Bucharest are:
  • Budget: rated 9.1/10 by 100+ customers, average price $84 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.0/10 by 250+ customers, average price $88 per day
  • Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 250+ customers, average price $101 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Bucharest?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Bucharest are:
  • Routes: about $18 per day
  • Klass Wagen: about $24 per day
  • Addcar: about $30 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Bucharest?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Budget, Alamo and Sixt
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Surprice, Carwiz and Green Motion
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Klass Wagen and Addcar
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Bucharest and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Bucharest, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo, Sixt and Enterprise. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Bucharest?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Bucharest is 18, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Bucharest:
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Sixt: minimum age 18, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Enterprise: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Bucharest with a debit card?

Rental companies in Bucharest typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Bucharest: Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Bucharest offer unlimited mileage?

15 rental companies in Bucharest include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Budget, Alamo and Sixt. Carwiz and Green Motion offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Bucharest?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Bucharest are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Enterprise, Hertz, Wheego, Payless, Auto-Union, Europcar and Goldcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Klass Wagen, Surprice, Carwiz, Green Motion, Addcar, Routes and Ace.
  • Pre-purchase: you pay for a full tank at pick-up and can return the car empty, but unused fuel is usually not refunded. Offered by Thrifty.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Bucharest?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Bucharest include Green Motion, Auto-Union and Wheego. The cheapest is Routes, from $32 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Bucharest?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Bucharest Alamo, Enterprise and Auto-Union include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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