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Car Hire in Romania.

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Alamo at Bucharest were the most professional car hire firm I have ever dealt with. A good record : Alamo took multiple photos of car condition on rental and emailed me the contract with photos prior to departure. On returning the …

Sarah Galbraith - Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 4 months ago

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Search, compare and book you next car hire with Zest Car Rental for inclusive deals you won’t find anywhere else. At Zest, we understand the last thing you need after a long flight is to deal with problems collecting your car hire. Therefore, we only partner with trusted and monitored providers to ensure a hassle-free and smooth car rental experience. Renting a car on your holiday is the best way to explore hidden gems, and traverse at your own pace. You’re in safe hands when you book your next car hire with Zest Car Rental!

  • Excess Insurance included
  • Free Cancellation & Amendments
  • Fair Fuel Policy
  • Breakdown Assistance
  • 24/7 Customer Support
  • Which? Recommended Provider

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At Zest, we partner with both local and multinational providers in Romania to give you the best choice and service every time. Whether you book with Autounion, Alamo or one of our other trusted providers, you can be sure of having a great car rental experience with no hidden complications. Start your holiday the right way with Zest! 

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Book with Zest Car Rental in Romania!

Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in Romania. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!

We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!

Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in Romania who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here! 

Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in Romania as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!

If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!

All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!

If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours. 

The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent! 

Hiring a car in Romania

To hire a car in Romania you must be a minimum age of 21 and you'll also need to have had your licence for a minimum of 12 months. Most car hire providers in Romania will also require a valid credit card in the name of the main driver. This will be used for the security deposit to ensure safe return of the car. Check out our extensive Romania Travel Guide!

Driving in Romania

Romania has over 200,000km of roads to explore but you need to be careful. Little more than 30% of these roads are paved so you do risk damaging your hire car and lots of car hire insurance policies will not pay out if the car has been taken off-road. Other than this, Romania has a small car population with just fewer than four million cars on the roads.

This is one of the only countries remaining in Europe where farmers are most likely to transport their goods via horse-drawn wagon. Old-fashioned market stalls are often more popular in towns and cities than shopping malls. Check out our Romania Driving Guide!

Where can I rent a car in Romania?

Being the largest of the Balkan states, there is plenty to see and do around Romania. Fortunately, we are just around the corner whether you arrive in Romania via:

Bucharest Baneasa Airport or Bucharest Otopeni Airport - The capital of Romania, Bucharest is known for its wide tree-lined boulevards, magnificent Belle Époque buildings and other wonderful architecture, alongside numerous examples of Romania's unique culture. Check out the Arcul de Triumf, the Romanian Athenaeum, and National Museum of Art of Romania.

Cluj-Napoca Airport - The second city of Romania, Cluj-Napoca is a location you won’t want to miss. There are two stunning cathedrals to seek out - a Roman Catholic building and a Romanian Orthodox Reunification structure - as well as the marvellous Piata Libertatii town square before taking a stroll through the Alexandru Borza Botanical Gardens.

Sibiu Airport - Arguably the most picturesque location in Romania, Sibiu blends medieval architecture with modern designs in magnificent fashion. Built on two levels, Sibiu’s upper level was the commercial area and wealthier of the two whilst the lower level was home to the manufacturing district.

Can I take my Romanian rental car into another country?

Renting a car and venturing into neighbouring countries is a fantastic way to embrace the spirit of adventure! The freedom to explore at your own pace, discover hidden gems and the local culture is an experience unlike any other. The countries are providers allow you to travel into on your rental are: 

Please be aware that each provider has different regulations on which countries you can take your rental car into. This is labelled during the booking process. Simple and hassle-free! 

Need to contact us on rental?

We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.

If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288. 

If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.

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Places to hire in Romania

  • Baia Mare
  • Baia Mare Airport (BAY)
  • Baia Mare Rail Station
  • Brasov
  • Brasov Railway Station
  • Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)
  • Bucharest
  • Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
  • Bucharest Otopeni Railway Station
  • Bucharest Railway Station
  • Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
  • Cluj-Napoca Railway Station
  • Craiova Airport (CRA)
  • Iasi Airport (IAS)
  • Oradea Airport (OMR)
  • Oradea Railway Station
  • Otopeni
  • Satu Mare Airport (SUJ)
  • Satu Mare Railway Station
  • Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
  • Sibiu Railway Station
  • Targu Mures Airport (TGM)
  • Timisoara Airport (TSR)
  • Timisoara Railway Station

Average customer rating for car hire in Romania

(4.21 out of 5.00) based on 19 responses to our customer survey.

Zest's Top 3 Tourist Attractions in Romania!

  1. Bran Castle

    Known as "Dracula's Castle," Bran Castle is a relatively easy drive from major cities like Bucharest and Brasov.

  2. Peles Castle

    Situated in Sinaia, Peles Castle is a stunning Neo-Renaissance palace surrounded by beautiful gardens and the Carpathian Mountains. The drive to the castle offers scenic views.

  3. Transfagarasan Highway

    This iconic mountain road offers stunning views as it winds through the Carpathian Mountains. It's a popular driving route, especially during the summer months when the road is open, providing a memorable scenic experience.

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