Can I drive the rental car from Romania to other countries?

Yes, cross-border travel is possible, but you must request written permission from us before your trip. A cross-border fee applies to cover additional insurance and taxes. Please contact us at least 48 hours before your planned departure. Cross-border travel from Romania is allowed ONLY to these countries: Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Poland, Montenegro, North Macedonia (FYROM), and Slovenia. View Full Cross-Border Terms →

What documents do I need to rent a car in Bucharest Băneasa?

To collect your car at Bucharest Băneasa (BBU), bring: Valid identity card or passport Original driver's licence (held for at least 12 months) Physical credit card (Visa or Mastercard) in the main driver's name If your driver's licence is not in the Roman alphabet, it must be accompanied by an official translation. For non-EU licences, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is often required alongside your original licence.

What is the deposit policy in Romania?

In Romania, a refundable security deposit is held on a credit card at pick-up for all Basic rentals — typically from EUR 1,700 to over €3,000 depending on the vehicle category. This is a hold, not a charge, and is released after the vehicle is returned without damage. To rent without a deposit, select Klass Total Cover during booking. The deposit requirement drops to zero.

Are automatic cars available in Bucharest Băneasa?

Yes. Automatic transmission vehicles are available at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU), including Volkswagen T-Roc 2026, Peugeot 2008 electric, etc. Availability varies by season — we recommend selecting your transmission preference at the time of booking to guarantee availability.

What's the difference between renting at Băneasa (BBU) and Otopeni (OTP)?

Bucharest has two airports. Băneasa (Aurel Vlaicu, BBU) is the smaller city-side airport, about 8.5 km north of the centre and handy for the northern districts and Therme Bucharest. Otopeni (Henri Coandă, OTP) is the larger main international airport further north. Klass Wagen offers car rental at both — simply choose the location that matches your arrival airport when booking.

How to find our shuttle at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU)?

Once you arrive at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU), collect your luggage and proceed outside the Arrivals area, where a Klass Wagen shuttle bus will pick you up and take you directly to our station. For step-by-step instructions and more detailed guidance, please see our Shuttle Car section.

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Free shuttle from Bucharest Băneasa Airport. Transparent pricing, full insurance option, and 24/7 support.

Rent a Car in Baneasa - BBU Airport with Klass Wagen

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Choose Your Rental Car in Bucharest Băneasa

All vehicles include unlimited mileage and basic CDW. Available in manual and automatic transmission — select the right car for city driving or the open Romanian roads.

Fiat 500 Dolcevita

VW T-Cross Automatic

Peugeot 3008 Automatic

Volkswagen T-roc 2026

Car Rental Prices at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU)

Starting from EUR 5/day — all rates include unlimited mileage and basic CDW. No extras added at the counter.

What's included in every rental:

Unlimited mileage
Basic Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Third-party liability insurance
Free airport shuttle (BBU pickup and drop-off)
24/7 customer support
No booking fees

See our Insurance and Coverage overview for full details.

Explore Bucharest with a Rental Car from Băneasa

A rental car is the most flexible way to explore Bucharest and the surrounding region, and Băneasa's city-side location gets you onto the road fast. With Klass Wagen, you arrive at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU), board the free shuttle to our nearby office, collect your car, and you're driving — all within minutes of landing. Unlimited mileage means no restrictions on how far you go.

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Why Visit Bucharest by Car from Băneasa?

Băneasa sits about 8.5 km north of the city centre — closer in than the main Otopeni airport — which puts you near some of Bucharest's best sights from the moment you collect your car.

The Therme Bucharest wellness complex is only a few minutes away, the northern parks and palaces are an easy drive, and the city centre is roughly 20 minutes south.

For trips further out, a rental car puts the fairytale Peleș Castle in Sinaia about an hour and a half away and Bran Castle ("Dracula's Castle") roughly two and a half hours into the Carpathians. Having your own car makes the Old Town, the Palace of the Parliament, and the wide northern boulevards easy to reach on your own schedule.

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Airport Shuttle Service

Klass Wagen provides a free shuttle between Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU) and our office. The shuttle departs roughly every 20 minutes. The journey from the BBU terminal to our office takes about 9 minutes.

On departure, the same shuttle returns you to the terminal in time for your flight. Please note the shuttle operates from Bucharest Băneasa Airport only.

If you cannot locate the bus, call us on +40374020002.

For pickup instructions and to arrange your transfer, see our Shuttle Car section.

Popular Attractions Near Bucharest Băneasa

Therme Bucharest — one of Europe's largest thermal-pool and wellness complexes, just a few minutes from Băneasa airport — arguably the single most convenient sight to reach from this airport.

Băneasa & Herăstrău (King Michael I Park) — the green northern district, home to Herăstrău Park around Lake Băneasa and the open-air Village Museum (Muzeul Satului).

Day Trips from Bucharest Băneasa

Destination	Drive from BBU	Why go
Therme Bucharest	~10 min	Vast thermal-pool and wellness complex right by the airport
Snagov	~30 min	Lakeside monastery said to hold Vlad the Impaler's tomb
Peleș Castle (Sinaia)	~1 hr 30 min	Fairytale Neo-Renaissance royal summer palace
Bran Castle	~2 hr 30 min	The clifftop fortress popularly known as "Dracula's Castle"

Car hire in Bucharest Baneasa with Kalss wagen

Why Rent a Car with Klass Wagen in Bucharest Băneasa?

Not all car rental companies are the same. Klass Wagen is Europe's leading independent car rental company, recognised at the World Travel Awards 2025 — and every location, including Bucharest Băneasa, runs on the same transparent, stress-free standard.

Transparent Insurance Options

Our coverage is part of your rental contract, not a third-party policy you'd need to claim back after a problem. With Klass Total Cover, your deposit drops to zero — no credit card hold, no financial exposure at pick-up.

Upgrade to Klass Total Cover from EUR 20/day.

No Cover	Klass Total Cover
Credit Card Hold (Deposit) from €1,700 to €3,000+	Full cover, NO deposit
Pay in case of damage	No charge for damages
No express pick-up	Express pick-up
Basic roadside assistance	Premium roadside assistance
Slow — car damage check	Fast — no damage check

Transparent Pricing, No Counter Surprises

Booking directly with Klass Wagen means the price you see includes insurance options and deposit requirements before you arrive. What you see is what you pay.

Unlimited Mileage Included

All Klass Wagen rentals at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (BBU) include unlimited mileage — no per-kilometre charges, no daily distance cap. Drive from Bucharest into the Carpathians and back without checking the odometer.

24/7 Human Support — Including Vehicle Exchange

A real person, available at any hour. If something goes wrong with your vehicle in Bucharest or anywhere on your route, we'll replace it within 4 hours.

A Modern, Well-Maintained Fleet

Our 7,000+ vehicle fleet is renewed annually, so you get a reliable car — not a high-mileage one that's been on the road for years. At Bucharest Băneasa (BBU), the fleet includes economy city cars, compact SUVs, and larger automatics, with both manual and automatic transmission available.