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Situated on the western shores of the Black Sea, Romania is a country full of contrasts. There are dazzling mountain landscapes and medieval villages, but also cosmopolitan cities with rich cultural offerings for tourists, including the capital, Bucharest. This is a vastly underrated destination well worth a visit.
Romania car rental can be very expensive if you book through the airports upon landing, so it's a good idea to compare car hire before you go. Our dedicated site checks prices with more than 1,500 companies even in less common destinations, so you can be sure you get the best deal for your family.
Romania has 12 international airports, with Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport (OTP) in Bucharest the busiest and most popular. You might also fly to Cluj Avram Iancu International (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca or Traian Vuia International (TSR) in Timisoara. All are served by a number of car rental providers.
This is the second-largest country in central Europe, so you'll be positively spoilt for places to go. There's Bran Castle in Transylvania, made famous by Bram Stoker's Count Dracula, the stunning Danube Delta, the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest and the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina, to name but a few. It's worth hiring a car to explore, as many destinations are quite far apart.
Romania has a fairly modest road structure, but it's easy to get around by car. Speed limits are typically 100 km/h in rural areas and 50 km/h in towns and cities and you should beware of sudden braking to avoid animals in the mountains. Rentals and taxis can be very expensive, so having your own vehicle is advisable.
Romania is a fascinating country to discover by road, with the Transfagarasan and TransAplina thoroughfares over the Carpathian Mountains among the most popular and jaw-dropping tourist drives scenery-wise. You can also check out Transylvania's cities for history. In summer, the Black Sea coast is the ideal spot for sunbathing by day and clubbing by night.