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  • 9.1 top rated · Budget

A rental car here costs $47 a day on average, about $334 for a week. The most popular car class is Economy, at about $28 a day. Payless is the cheapest for a small car, about $5 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 3 · In the terminal: 1 · Meet and greet: 1 · Outside the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 7 of 7
  • Budget
  • Klass Wagen
  • Surprice
  • Wheego
  • Payless
  • Addcar
  • +1

Where to pick up in Bucharest

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

Nearby, 16–16 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Bucharest Airport Otopeni · 16 km Airport 18 $7 19 min

Car rental prices in Bucharest by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat 500, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen Up 3 $5
Economy Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, Dacia Logan 5 $5 $23
Compact Volkswagen Taigo, Ford Focus, Opel Astra 7 $5 $23
Intermediate Skoda Octavia, Renault Fluence 4 $5
Standard Volkswagen Passat, Renault Megane 3 $5
Full size BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 3 $42
Station wagon Dacia Jogger, Ford Focus Estate, Kia Ceed Estate 4 $5
SUV BMW X5, Dacia Duster, Ford Puma 6 $10 $62
7-seat minivan Dacia Jogger, Opel Combo 2 $36
9-seat van Mercedes Vito, Renault Trafic, Mercedes Vito Diesel 4 $29
Luxury Mercedes GLE, Mercedes E Class 3 $104
Premium Mercedes E Class 1 $63

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 Jul 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Volkswagen Up rental car in Bucharest Surprice

Volkswagen Up

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Toyota Aygo rental car in Bucharest Payless

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Dacia Logan rental car in Bucharest Payless

Dacia Logan

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Bucharest Payless

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Ford Focus rental car in Bucharest Payless

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
from $5/day
Renault Symbol rental car in Bucharest Payless

Renault Symbol

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Renault Captur rental car in Bucharest Payless

Renault Captur

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $5/day
Renault Clio rental car in Bucharest Surprice

Renault Clio

or similar

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

Convertible car rental Bucharest

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 Jul 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

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

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

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

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

Rental conditions in Bucharest

Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $4–$4 a day extra (Wheego and Addcar). Drivers aged 65 and over pay $4 a day extra.
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 7 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 7 of 7 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 6 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Fuel policy Same to same (4 suppliers), Full to full (3 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 57%, manual 43%.
Electric and hybrid Renault Arkana Hybrid, from $65 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (6 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (6 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (6 suppliers). Deductible: $1 129–$2 094.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $210.
Extras Infant seat (5 suppliers), Child seat (5 suppliers), Booster seat (4 suppliers), GPS (4 suppliers), Winter tires (3 suppliers), Snow chains (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (1 supplier), Special discount (1 supplier)

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: Klass Wagen, Surprice, Wheego, Addcar and Routes. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 8 min at Addcar to 32 min at Surprice.

For a small car, Payless is the cheapest at about $5 a day and is rated 7.3 out of 10. Budget is rated 9.1 and costs about $49.

57% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 6 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $4 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 $47 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $143 for a 3-day weekend and $334 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:
  • Economy: $28 per day
  • Compact: $26 per day
  • SUV: $65 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 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
  • Addcar, average price $51 per day
  • Wheego, average price $89 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 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
  • Klass Wagen: rated 8.9/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $23 per day
  • Surprice: rated 7.7/10 by 100+ customers
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 Jul 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:
  • Payless: about $5 per day
  • Surprice: about $6 per day
  • Routes: about $14 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 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 and Wheego
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Surprice, Payless and Routes
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Klass Wagen
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 Klass Wagen. 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 21, 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:
  • Wheego: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 21
  • Addcar: 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. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Bucharest offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies in Bucharest include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Budget, Klass Wagen and Surprice. 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, Wheego and Payless.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Klass Wagen, Surprice, Routes and Addcar.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Bucharest?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Bucharest include Wheego. The cheapest is Wheego, from $65 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.

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