Car rental in Romania

Tips for driving your rental car in Romania

If you're travelling to Romania, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Romania is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Bucharest counts 1942254 inhabitants. In Bucharest hosts 8.9% of the entire country's population, which counts over 21790000 inhabitants. In Romania the language spoken most widespread is Romanian but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Romania is GMT+02:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Romania is C / F and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Romania is +40, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Romania

With a fuel cost in Romania averaging at 1.7 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Romania shares its land borders with Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 86060, 747 of which motorways, which ranks Romania as the 57th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Romania there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Romanian leu (RON). Speed limits in town are 50-70 km/h and on motorways they are 130 km/h. Bear in mind that in Romania, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania

Romania boasts seven UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Danube Delta (natural) and Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania (natural).