Cheap Car Rental in Timișoara from $7/day, 13 Companies

Where to pick up in Timișoara

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
Timisoara Airport · 11 km	Airport	13	$5	20 min
Timisoara · 1 km	City office	2	$33	24 min

Nearby, 47–47 km

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
Arad Airport · 47 km	Airport	1	$163	15 min

Car rental prices in Timișoara by car type

Class	Typical cars	Suppliers	From / day	Typical / day
Mini	Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500, Kia Picanto	9	$7	$33
Economy	Renault Clio, Dacia Sandero, Dacia Logan	12	$7	$33
Compact	Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra, Renault Megane	13	$7	$39
Intermediate	Toyota Corolla, Renault Megane, Skoda Octavia	11	$7	$51
Standard	Opel Insignia, Volkswagen Passat	5	$18
Full size	BMW 3 Series, Audi A4	4	$52
Station wagon	Dacia Jogger, Renault Megane Estate, Ford Focus Estate	9	$9	$56
SUV	Dacia Duster, Volkswagen T-Cross, Renault Austral	11	$9	$72
Minivan	Ford Transit, Renault Trafic	2	$37
7-seat minivan	Dacia Jogger, Opel Combo	2	$15
9-seat van	Renault Trafic, Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Vito Diesel	7	$56	$132
Luxury	Mercedes GLE, Mercedes E Class	3	$133
Premium	Audi A4, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E Class	3	$72

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

Addcar

Opel Astra

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Payless

Renault Symbol

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Payless

Ford Focus

or similar

5 seats
3 bags

from $7/day

Routes

Fiat 500

or similar

4 seats
1 bag
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Volkswagen Taigo rental car in Timișoara

Routes

Volkswagen Taigo

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Routes

Ford Fiesta

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Routes

Skoda Fabia

or similar

4 seats
2 bags
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Routes

Volkswagen Golf

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Air conditioning

from $7/day

Car rental companies in Timișoara

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

Klass Wagen

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–21:44, 22:00–23:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only

9.1

Excellent 5000+ reviews

from $5/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $1 841

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Child seat

Office

Klass Wagen at Timisoara Airport
Aleea Uberland 50, Sat Giarmata VII com Ghiroda, Timisoara
0040374.020.002

Alamo

In the terminal 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only

9.1

Excellent 250+ reviews

from $33/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $755

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Alamo in Timisoara
1TR Aeroport Nr 2 Ghiroda, Op 7 Cp 1375, Timisoara, 307200
720111630

Enterprise

In the terminal 29 min wait CDW included Credit card only

9.0

Excellent 100+ reviews

from $36/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $755

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

Office

Enterprise in Timisoara
1TR Aeroport Nr 2, Ghiroda Timis Op 7 Cp 1375, Timisoara, 307200
720111630

Sixt

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.9

Excellent 250+ reviews

from $28/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 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 $737

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 Timisoara Airport
2 Strada Aeroport, Timisoara, 307200
+40219400

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 08:00–19:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards

8.7

Excellent 50+ reviews

from $33/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.5 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 $661

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Hertz at Timisoara Airport
Aeroport St., NO. 2, Ghiroda, Timis, Timisoara
0040 256 38 60 29

Budget

In the terminal Daily 08:00–20:00 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.7

Excellent 100+ reviews

from $28/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $1 567

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Budget at Timisoara Airport
Timisoara International Airport, Timisoara, 307200
+40723623309

Auto-Union

In the terminal Open 24 hours 14 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.2

Excellent 250+ reviews

from $53/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $1 392

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Auto-Union at Timisoara Airport
Timisoara Airport, Timisoara
+40 773 934 984, +40 723 004972

Addcar

Meet and greet Open 24 hours 12 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.1

Excellent 500+ reviews

from $5/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $1 191

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Addcar at Timisoara Airport
Strada Aeroportului 2, Ghiroda, 307200, Timisoara
+40 736 733 514

Wheego

In the terminal Open 24 hours 27 min wait CDW included Credit card only

7.7

Very good 250+ reviews

from $125/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 7.6

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 Timisoara Airport
Desk in rent a car area, Parking P1, near Bistro Café, Strada Aeroportului 2, Timisoara, 307200
+40 773934984

Payless

Meet and greet Daily 08:00–19:59 15 min wait CDW included Credit card only

7.3

Very good 100+ reviews

from $7/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 7.2 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 $1 408

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 · Booster seat

Office

Payless at Timisoara Airport
Str. Aeroport Nr.2, Ghiroda, Timis
40732905000

Routes

In the terminal 24 min wait Credit card only

7.1

Few reviews 25+ reviews

from $7/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 at Timisoara Airport
Strada Aeroportului 2, Timisoara, 307200, Romania
40751934934

Thrifty

In the terminal Daily 08:00–19:59 CDW included Credit card only

from $31/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 $771

Policies

Pre-purchase
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Thrifty at Timisoara Airport
2 Airport Street, 307200, Romania
+40 725 605 169

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 09:00–20:00 CDW included Credit card only

from $37/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 $1 300

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 Timisoara Airport
Timisoara Airport, Timisoara
40 40 747770648

Rental conditions in Timișoara

Based on 13 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age	Minimum age 18. Drivers under 25 pay $3–$7 a day extra (Auto-Union, Wheego and Addcar). Drivers aged 65 and over pay $3 a day extra.
Debit card	Accepted by 1 of 13 suppliers: Hertz.
Credit card	Usually required, in the main driver's name. 12 of 13 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage	Unlimited at all 12 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Fuel policy	Full to full (9 suppliers), Same to same (3 suppliers), Pre-purchase (1 supplier)
Transmission	Automatic 44%, manual 56%.
Electric and hybrid	Renault Arkana Hybrid and Dacia Jogger, from $7 a day.
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 13 suppliers.
Insurance included	Theft protection (TP) (12 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (12 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (11 suppliers). Deductible: $661–$2 094.
Included in the price	Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Tolls
One-way rental	Allowed by 6 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $33–$262.
Free additional driver	Budget and Auto-Union
Extras	GPS (11 suppliers), Child seat (11 suppliers), Infant seat (11 suppliers), Snow chains (9 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Winter tires (6 suppliers)
Special offers	Special discount (5 suppliers), Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (2 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (1 supplier), Guaranteed model (1 supplier)

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

Cities near Timișoara

Arad 48 km

Car rental in Timișoara: what to expect

Open 24 hours: Auto-Union, Addcar and Wheego. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 12 min at Addcar to 29 min at Enterprise.

44% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 12 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The minimum driver age is 18, and drivers under 25 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 Romania, Germany and Israel. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Timișoara: FAQ

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

Car rental in Timișoara starts from $7 per day, and the average price is $71 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $213 for a 3-day weekend and $497 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 Timișoara?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Timișoara over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:

9-seat van: $175 per day
Compact: $43 per day
Economy: $35 per day
Van: $158 per day
SUV: $83 per day
Station wagon: $59 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 Timișoara?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Timișoara over the last 12 months:

Wheego, average price $219 per day
Payless, average price $31 per day
Klass Wagen, average price $28 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Timișoara?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Timișoara are:

Klass Wagen: rated 9.1/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $28 per day
Alamo: rated 9.1/10 by 250+ customers, average price $57 per day
Enterprise: rated 9.0/10 by 100+ customers, average price $78 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 Timișoara?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Timișoara are:

Klass Wagen: about $12 per day
Sixt: about $30 per day
Alamo: about $35 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 Timișoara?

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: Alamo, Enterprise and Sixt
Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Klass Wagen and Europcar
Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Addcar and Payless

Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Timișoara 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 Timișoara, one-way rentals are offered by Klass Wagen, Enterprise and Sixt. 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 Timișoara?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Timișoara 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 Timișoara:

Enterprise: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
Budget: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

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

Rental companies in Timișoara 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 Timișoara: Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Timișoara offer unlimited mileage?

11 rental companies in Timișoara include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, Enterprise and Sixt. Klass Wagen offers 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 Timișoara?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Timișoara 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 Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Auto-Union, Wheego, Payless and Europcar.
Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Klass Wagen, Addcar and Routes.
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 Timișoara?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Timișoara include Wheego and Routes. The cheapest is Routes, from $7 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 Timișoara?

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 Timișoara Budget 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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Car Rental in Timișoara

Where to pick up in Timișoara

Nearby, 47–47 km

Car rental prices in Timișoara by car type

Opel Astra

Renault Symbol

Ford Focus

Fiat 500

Volkswagen Taigo

Ford Fiesta

Skoda Fabia

Volkswagen Golf

Renault Captur

Renault Clio

Dacia Logan

Dacia Sandero

Skoda Citigo

Opel Corsa

Skoda Scala

Renault Megane

Toyota Corolla

Skoda Octavia

Opel Astra Estate

Renault Fluence

Volkswagen Passat

Kia Ceed Estate

Hyundai Elantra

Ford Mondeo

Dacia Jogger

Ford Focus Estate

Renault Megane Estate

BMW 3 Series

Toyota C-HR

Renault Megane

Opel Insignia

Opel Insignia

Toyota Corolla Estate

Audi A4

Hyundai Tucson

Dacia Duster

Volkswagen Tiguan

Mercedes GLA

Audi Q3 Sportback

Renault Captur

Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen T-Cross

Dacia Jogger

Ford Transit

Mercedes Vito Diesel

Mercedes Vito

Toyota Proace

Renault Trafic

Renault Trafic

Opel Vivaro

Volkswagen Caravelle

Opel Combo

Audi A4

Mercedes E Class

Mercedes GLE

BMW 5 Series

Renault Arkana Hybrid

Car rental companies in Timișoara

Klass Wagen

Customer ratings

Included in the price

Policies

Extras (paid at the desk)

Office

Alamo

Customer ratings

Included in the price

Policies

Extras (paid at the desk)

Office

Enterprise

Customer ratings

Included in the price

Policies

Extras (paid at the desk)

Office