Winter driving in Romania: tyres, chains and common sense
What changes when you rent a car in Romania between November and March: winter tyres, snow chains, mountain passes and how to prepare for the cold.
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Practical notes on renting a car and driving in Bucharest and around Romania.
What to check before you drive a rental car away
A ten-minute walk-around at pick-up saves arguments at return. Here is the checklist we hand to every customer, and why each point matters.
Driving in Bucharest: traffic, parking and tolls
How to get around Bucharest by car without stress: when traffic is heaviest, where and how to park, and what you need for the motorways and bridges outside the city.
Deposit and insurance, explained without small print
What the deposit is for, how much it is, when you get it back, and what the insurance on a rental car actually covers.
Renting a hybrid or electric car: what to know
How self-charging and plug-in hybrids differ, how to charge a rental car in Romania, and how to get the best range from it.
Picking up your car at Bucharest airport (OTP)
How car hand-over at Henri Coandă International Airport works, what to do if your flight is late, and how to get from the airport to the city.
Five road trips from Bucharest, from an afternoon to a weekend
Lakes, castles, mountain passes and the Black Sea: our favourite drives from Bucharest, with distances, timings and the right car for each.
How to choose the right car class for your trip
Economy, compact, estate, SUV, business, minivan or convertible: how to pick a rental car by the people, the luggage and the roads on your trip.