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Our top branches in Romania

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Brasov Airport
Strada Aeroportului Brasov
Ghimbav .
Romania
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Bacau Airport
Str. Aeroportului nr. 1
Bacau 600324
Romania
4.7
Cluj-Napoca Airport
24h Return
Traian Vuia Street. No.149
Cluj Napoca 400397
Romania
4.5
Bucharest Airport
Calea Bucurestilor 224E
Otopeni 075150
Romania
4.7
Timisoara Airport
24h Return
2 Strada Aeroport
Timisoara 307200
Romania
5.0
Oradea Airport
24h Pick Up
Aradi út 80
Oradea 410223
Romania
5.0
Craiova Airport
24h Return
Calea Bucuresti 325
Craiova 2000621
Romania
5.0
Suceava Airport
Aeroportul Stefan cel Mare
Salcea 727475
Romania
5.0
Targu Mures Airport
Aeroportul Int. Transilvania
Targu Mures 547612
Romania
3.0
Iasi Airport
Moara de Vant 34 Str.
Iasi 700384
Romania
4.9
Sibiu Airport
24h Return
Soseaua Alba Iulia 73
Sibiu 550052
Romania
4.5
Arad Airport
24h Pick Up
Calea Aeroportului 4
Arad 310059
Romania

Discover Romania

Sixt Car Hire Deals in Romania

Whether you're travelling to Romania on holiday or for a business trip, you can enjoy your stay to the full with a car hire from Sixt. We cater for all drivers with our extensive fleet of modern, well maintained vehicles, keeping your safety and comfort in mind. Exploring the beautiful landscapes and fascinating history of the country is easy when you rent a car in Romania from Sixt.

Sixt car rental Romania

You can find Sixt car hire in Romania at 16 different locations, including one conveniently located at Bucharest Airport. Please see our branch menu for all our branch locations. We hope this travel guide will help you get the most of your stay by explaining some of the driving conditions and traffic laws. We've also included a handy map highlighting several of the main sights and tourist attractions you can discover with a car rental in Romania.

Our Service

Sixt's car hire deals in Romania all come with 900 free kilometres, no matter which vehicle category you choose. Families can take advantage of a spacious estate or 4x4, while parties of friends may opt to hire a minibus. Alternatively, choose an economy model to make your holiday budget go further, or travel in style with a luxury make such as BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

Your car hire in Romania can also be tailored to suit your needs with our range of optional extras, which you can book when you reserve your rental car. If you're here for the skiing, you can include* snow chains or a ski rack*. Child seats are a wise option if you're travelling with children, as those under 12 are not allowed to travel in the front of the car and must be properly restrained. If you're new to the area, you may also want to add Sat Nav. Our full range of extras can be explored when you book your rental vehicle.

Credit Card Bookings

It's quick and easy to book your car rental in Romania by credit card. We accept all major cards including Visa, Eurocard/ Mastercard and American Express. We aren't able to accept prepaid or debit cards such as Visa Electron. Please note that if you are reserving a car from categories FDMR, FDAR or PFAR you will be required to produce two credit cards.

Driving Licence Requirements

You may use your UK or EU licence in Romania. Other countries will require an International Driving Permit. If the driver is different from the person hiring the car, they will also need to show an ID and licence. Corporate customers will also need to provide a VAT number. If your home country is not part of the Geneva/ Vienna Convention on Road Traffic you will also need supply a Self Translation Form, which Sixt can provide you with, along with your original driving licence.

Age Restrictions

To hire a car in Romania you must be aged 18 or over and have held your licence for at least one year. However, drivers aged under 25 will have to pay a daily surcharge to rent certain categories of car.

Accidents

If you are involved in a traffic accident while driving in Romania, you can contact the police, ambulance and fire services by calling 112 from any telephone including mobile, free of charge.

Driving Tips

Driving is on the right in Romania, and priority is given to traffic coming from the right, except at roundabouts.

Speed Limits

Speed limits are measured in kilometres per hour, and are 50 km/h in towns and cities, and 90 km/h in more rural areas. You can drive 100 km/h on dual carriageways and 130 km/h on the motorway.

Traffic Laws

You should carry your driving licence, rental contract and proof of ID such as your passport with you when driving in Romania. The alcohol limit for driving in Romania is zero, and you can be stopped at random and breathalysed. The police can impose on-the-spot fines for driving offences, and they have the right to suspend your driving licence, even if you're from another country. You will only be allowed to collect your licence when you're leaving the country, and you will have to provide proof of departure.

Parking

You can only park on the right hand side of the road, as close to the pavement as possible. If you remain stationary for longer than five minutes you are considered to have parked. Parking illegally incurs a fine, and you may have your vehicle clamped or towed away.

Major Routes

Much of Romania's motorway network is still under construction, so many areas of the country have to be accessed using European routes and National Roads, most of which are dual carriageways. The road network radiates outwards from the capital, Bucharest, with seven of the major National Roads originating here.

Places of Interest

Top 4 Architectural Sites

  • Wooden Churches of Maramures
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town of Sighisoara
  • Palace of the Parliament Bucharest
  • Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania

Maramures is a mountainous, forested region in the north of the country, containing a famous collection of steepled wooden churches. The medieval Old Town of Sighisoara features fortified walls, narrow winding streets and pastel coloured buildings. The Palace of the Parliament, in Bucharest, opened in 1997. This Neo-Classical inspired building is the second largest administrative building in the world. Transylvania is home to seven villages in close proximity to each other, each containing a fortified church dating back to the Middle Ages. The area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Places of Natural Beauty

  • Danube Delta
  • Carpathian Mountains and Muntii Maramuresului Nature Park
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
  • Balti Steppe

The* Danube Delta* is the best preserved river delta in Europe, and one of Romania's top tourist attractions due to the amount of wildlife it attracts. For stunning mountain views, visit the Carpathian Mountains and Muntii Maramuresului Nature Park. The Libearty Bear Sanctuary is home to over 70 bears who have been rescued from cruel lives being used as tourist attractions. This sanctuary in* Zarnesti* provides them with a natural habitat. Situated in Moldova, the Balti Steppe is a hilly region mainly used for agriculture, also containing a variety of lakes and creeks.

Film Locations

Romania has provided the settings for a variety of blockbuster movies in recent years. The village of Glod was the title character's home town in the 2006 film Borat. The 2003 smash hit Cold Mountain was mainly filmed in the Carpathian Mountains and Potigrafu. The Academy of Sciences building in Bucharest was used as the main location for Mirrors in 2007, while Bucharest and the Carpathian Mountains doubled for war-torn Sarajevo in 2010's The Whistleblower.

Crossing Borders

Rental cars can be used to cross the borders from Romania into the following countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Turkey, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Croatia, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia. However, car categories FDMR, FDAR and PFAR cannot be taken out of Romania. A foreign use charge will apply for any border crossings, and you must obtain permission from the Sixt branch where you hired your car before you use it to cross any borders.

Customer reviews & feedback

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5.0
Really happy by the service, Marius and his team are doing their best to fulfill wishes. My car(a) were both relatively new and well maintained. Only the interior could have been better cleaned (inner windshield). But other than that, perfect! Thank you & will come back :)
O.
5.0
Very nice team there. I received good car and the return was smooth too. I got good recommendations for my stay too and thank you Freddy for your stories.
Elizabeth G.
5.0
Easy pick up at airport, convenient and customer friendly at a great price on a good car.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Romania. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Romania

Crossing Borders

It is possible to travel to most surrounding countries of Romania including Germany, Croatia, and Greece. However, please make SIXT aware if you plan to do so.

Under 25 Car Hire

As long as you have held a valid licence for at least 1 year in Romania, drivers as young as 18 can rent a selection of cars. There is a small surcharge when under 25.

Added Extras

Improve your booking from our list of affordable and comprehensive add-ons. Include extra drivers, protection packages, unlimited mileage and more.

UK and EU licences are accepted in Romania. If you have a licence in a non-Roman alphabet (Japanese, Cyrillic etc) you must have an International Driving Permit.

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