Bucharest Car Rental Deals

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Reserve or prepay online or with our mobile app for your car rental in Bucharest to ensure a speedy pickup when you arrive in the city. If you are traveling with a group, select a spacious passenger van or minivan. Vehicles adapted for different mobility needs are available and we are happy to offer rental cars to drivers under 25 for an additional fee. Remember to browse our selection of optional extras and add them to your reservation. When you rent a car in Bucharest, optional add-ons include:

• Additional drivers
• Unlimited mileage
• GPS
• Child seats
• Tire and windshield protection
• Collision damage waiver, theft and personal accident protection
• Snow chains and ski racks

Traffic Information

The drive from Henri Coanda International Airport into the city center takes just 20 minutes on Route 1. In the capital, most major roads converge at the center but adding a GPS device to your booking takes the stress out of city driving. River crossings get congested, while morning and evening rush hours should be avoided. There are street and public parking areas, and payment is usually made to an attendant.

Sixt Tips

Bucharest was first documented in 1459 as the home of Prince Vlad III, the Impaler. Over the centuries the city has been destroyed by fire and flood and rebuilt many times, leading to its architectural mix. In 1862, when the Principality of Romania was formed, the city became the capital. The 20th century saw turbulent years with many historic buildings being destroyed on the orders of dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu. More recently, Bucharest has undergone a rapid period of rebuilding and renewal. Start your city visit with a drive, taking in the Palace of Parliament. This grandiose building is the second-largest administrative building in the world. Still unfinished, it has over 3,000 rooms. In contrast is the Romanian Athenaeum with its huge dome. This is the hub of the classical music traditions. Just outside the city center at Herastrau Lake is the National Village Museum where dozens of rural buildings have been relocated for preservation.

Sightseeing Destinations

Explore the Old Town or Lipscani, but it is best to park outside the area and explore on foot. Discover the Old Princely Court and buildings from the 16th to 19th centuries that once housed merchants and artisans. Stop to admire the small Stavropoleos Church with its tombstone-filled courtyard and intricate wooden carvings. If the sun is shining take a walk through Cismigiu Garden with its small lake, shady walks, and cafes. Further afield, Targoviste was once the capital of Wallachia and where Vlad Tepes ruled from. The former Princely Court is now an open-air museum. The town also has many churches dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Lying on a little island at the northern edge of Snagov Lake is the Snagov Monastery, the alleged resting place of Vlad Tepes, the model for Dracula.

Distances to Snagov Monastery from our:

• Airport branch: 15.5 miles, 25 minutes
• City center branch: 25 miles, 40 minutes

Business Travel

The headquarters of most of the largest companies in Romania are based in Bucharest. It is the economic and administrative center of the country as well as an important hub for information and communications technology. The Bucharest International Conference Center is a large space that hosts a full program of conferences and trade fairs. When you rent a car in Bucharest, traveling between your hotel and the Conference Center is quick and easy.

Distances to the International Conference Center from our:

• Airport branch: 7 miles, 12 minutes
• City center branch: 3.5 miles, 10 minutes