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Car Hire & Driving in Bucharest

You do not need a car in Bucharest, but for the mountains, the Danube Delta or the Black Sea one is useful. Here is where to rent, and what to know.

Our 4 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Bucharest.

  1. All the big brands

    Car hire at Henri Coandă Airport

    Otopeni·Car rental

    The major car-rental companies have desks at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport.

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  2. Traffic and parking

    Driving in Bucharest

    Bucharest·Practical guide

    Bucharest traffic is heavy: tips on parking, vignettes and when to leave the car behind.

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  1. All the big brands

    Car hire at Henri Coandă Airport

    Otopeni·Car rental

    The major car-rental companies have desks at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport.

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  2. Car rental

    Europcar

    Bucharest·Car rental

    Car rental at the airport and in the city.

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    Sixt

    Bucharest·Car rental

    Car rental at the airport and in the city.

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Traffic and parking.

  1. Traffic and parking

    Driving in Bucharest

    Bucharest·Practical guide

    Bucharest traffic is heavy: tips on parking, vignettes and when to leave the car behind.

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The rovinieta vignette is required on national roads and motorways.

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