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 Craiova?

Yes. Automatic transmission vehicles are available at Craiova Airport (CRA), including Volkswagen T-Roc 2026, Peugeot 2008, 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 Craiova Airport (CRA)?

Once you arrive at Craiova Airport (CRA), collecting your luggage and reaching our shuttle is simple. Please proceed outside the Arrivals Terminal where a Klass Wagen shuttle bus will pick you up and take you directly to our station. Shuttle bus passes by the terminal every 15 minutes. Flight number is mandatory. For step-by-step instructions and more detailed guidance, please see our Shuttle Car section.

Rent a car in Craiova

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

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Choose Your Rental Car in Craiova

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 Craiova Airport (CRA)

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 (CRA pickup and drop-off)
24/7 customer support
No booking fees

See our Insurance and Coverage overview for full details.

Explore Craiova with a Rental Car

A rental car is the most flexible way to explore Craiova and the surrounding Oltenia region. With Klass Wagen, you arrive at Craiova Airport (CRA), 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.

Saint Demetrius Cathedral landmark in Craiova city center, perfect for a sightseeing tour with a rental car.

Why Visit Craiova by Car?

Craiova is the gateway to Oltenia, and the region's highlights are spread across the hills and the Danube valley where public transport is slow and indirect.

A rental car from CRA puts Târgu Jiu and Brâncuși's famous open-air sculptures about an hour and fifteen away, the dramatic Iron Gates gorges on the Danube around an hour and a half west, and the UNESCO-listed Horezu Monastery roughly two hours north in pottery country.

Within the city, having a car makes the vast Nicolae Romanescu Park, the Art Museum, and the historic boulevards easy to reach on your own schedule.

Madona Dudu Church landmark in Craiova, a top tourist site for visitors with a rental car.

Airport Shuttle Service

Klass Wagen provides a free shuttle between Craiova Airport (CRA) and our Craiova office. The shuttle passes by the terminal every 15 minutes. The journey from the CRA terminal to our office takes about 10 minutes. Please have your flight number ready, as it is required to arrange your transfer.

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

Nicolae Romanescu Park — one of the largest landscape parks in Eastern Europe, with a suspended bridge, castle-like structures, and a tranquil lake.

Craiova Art Museum — housed in the elegant Jean Mihail Palace, home to a significant collection of works by the world-renowned sculptor Constantin Brâncuși.

Day Trips from Craiova

Destination	Drive from CRA	Why go
Târgu Jiu	~1 hr 15 min	Brâncuși's open-air "Endless Column" and "Gate of the Kiss"
Iron Gates (Danube Gorges)	~1 hr 30 min	Dramatic river gorge scenery, Danube cruises, Iron Gates museum
Horezu Monastery	~2 hr	UNESCO-listed monastery and famous traditional pottery centre

Why rent a car with Klass Wagen in Craiova?

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 Craiova, 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 Craiova Airport (CRA) include unlimited mileage — no per-kilometre charges, no daily distance cap. Drive across Oltenia 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 Craiova 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 Craiova (CRA), the fleet includes economy city cars, compact SUVs, and larger automatics, with both manual and automatic transmission available.