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 Romania?

To pick up your car in Romania, you will need to present: A valid Identity Card or Passport. An original Driver's License (held for at least 12 months). A physical Credit Card in the main driver's name. See Document Requirements →

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?

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

How to find our shuttle at Bucharest Airport (OTP)?

Once you arrive at Bucharest Airport (OTP), collecting your luggage and reaching our shuttle is simple. Please proceed to Departure Terminal. A minibus marked Klass Wagen will pick you up from Gate D, the last gate at Departures, in the yellow-marked parking area in front of the terminal. For step-by-step instructions and more detailed guidance, please see our Shuttle Car section.

Rent a car in Bucharest - Otopeni

Free shuttle from Bucharest Otopeni International Airport. Transparent pricing, full insurance options, and 24/7 support.

Rent a car in Bucharest with Klass Wagen

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Choose Your Rental Car in Bucharest Otopeni

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

Compact SUV Automatic

Guaranteed 2026 model Volkswagen T-Roc rental car

Volkswagen T-roc 2026

From

€22.00/day

Available Now

in Bucharest, August

Compact SUV

Ford Puma Manual

or similar

From

€18.00/day

Available Now

in Bucharest, August

Small

Peugeot 208

or similar

From

€15.00/day

Available Now

in Bucharest, August

Large SUV Automatic

Peugeot 3008 Automatic

or similar

From

€38.00/day

Available Now

in Bucharest, August

New and Well - Maintained Cars

Regularly Serviced

Unlimited mileage

Freedom to explore

Replacement vehicle

Within country in 4hrs

Klass Total Cover Insurance

Covers all parts of the car - 0 Deposit

24/7 roadside assistance

You are covered

New and Well - Maintained Cars

Regularly Serviced

Unlimited mileage

Freedom to explore

Replacement vehicle

Within country in 4hrs

Klass Total Cover Insurance

Covers all parts of the car - 0 Deposit

Car Rental Prices at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

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 (OTP 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

A rental car is the most flexible way to explore Bucharest and the surrounding region. With Klass Wagen, you arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), board the free shuttle to our nearby office, collect your car, and you're on the road — all within minutes of landing. Unlimited mileage means no restrictions on how far you go.

Central University Library - Cheap car rental Otopeni Romania.

Why Visit Bucharest by Car?

Bucharest's surroundings reward a car: the legendary castles of the Carpathians and the resorts of the Prahova Valley sit well outside the city, and reaching them by train means slow connections and uphill walks.

A rental car from OTP puts the fairytale Peleș Castle in Sinaia about an hour and a half away, Bran Castle ("Dracula's Castle") roughly two and a half hours into the mountains, and the Therme Bucharest wellness complex just minutes from the airport. Within the city itself, having a car makes the Old Town, the Palace of the Parliament, and the wide boulevards easy to reach on your own schedule.

The Romanian Athenaeum - day trip from Bucharest by car.

Popular Attractions in Bucharest

The Old Town (Centrul Vechi) — the city's lively historic core, mixing medieval landmarks like the Stavropoleos Monastery with busy terraces, bars, and restaurants.

Palace of the Parliament — the world's second-largest administrative building, a monumental landmark that dominates the city's skyline and its 20th-century story.

Day Trips from Bucharest

Destination	Drive from OTP	Why go
Therme Bucharest	~15 min	One of Europe's largest wellness and thermal-pool complexes, just outside the city
Peleș Castle (Sinaia)	~1 hr 30 min	Fairytale Neo-Renaissance royal summer palace in the Prahova Valley
Brașov	~2 hr 30 min	Medieval Saxon old town, Black Church, mountain backdrop
Bran Castle	~2 hr 30 min	The clifftop fortress popularly known as "Dracula's Castle"

Airport Shuttle Service

Klass Wagen provides a free shuttle between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and our Bucharest office. The shuttle runs 24/7 and departs roughly every 20 minutes. The journey from the OTP terminal to our office takes about 5 minutes.

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

If you cannot locate the bus, call us on +40374779709.

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

Why rent a car with Klass Wagen in Bucharest Otopeni?

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, 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 up 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 Otopeni Airport (OTP) 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 (OTP), the fleet includes economy city cars, compact SUVs, and larger automatics, with both manual and automatic transmission available.