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Cheap Car Hire in Bucharest from R248

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bucharest with a pick-up date of 4/8 and drop-off date of 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Bucharest car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Bucharest. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 June 2026.

Most popular company

EXPEDICAR

Price of petrol per litre

R34,45

Average price per day

R388

Cheapest price per day

R248
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Popular car types in Bucharest

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bucharest and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 June 2026.
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In Bucharest, there are 126 active hire locations from 60 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Bucharest in the past week - currently priced from R248/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R248+

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Compact

Compact

R280+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R680+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R255+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R301+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R654+

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Best car hire deals found in Bucharest

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Bucharest. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bucharest with an average daily rate of R397. Data was last updated on 10 June 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR248/day
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo
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Ford EcoSportR255/day
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Ford EcoSport
Found 06/09/26
Renault SanderoR280/day
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Renault Sandero
Found 06/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Bucharest car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bucharest, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Bucharest?

Book your car hire in Bucharest 36 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R132/day on average when booked 36 days ahead, which saves you 1 023% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Bucharest?

In Bucharest, the most affordable car hire company right now is Autonom, offering prices from just R5,21/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Klass Wagen, with rates starting at R6,30/day.

What is the best car rental company in Bucharest?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bucharest is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
7.0
Pricecarz
Pricecarz
4.2
Target Rent a Car
Target Rent a Car
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bucharest?

At Bucharest, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R99. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R428 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Bucharest, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R99. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R428 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R115

February

R115

March

R99

April

R198

May

R115

June

R148

July

R363

August

R428

September

R148

October

R132

November

R132

December

R313

What car do most people hire in Bucharest?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Bucharest are the following: SUV cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar), Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Bucharest

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bucharest known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bucharest. Reviews were last updated on 10 June 2026.

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Budget

7,0
Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Pricecarz

4,2
Mediocre
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

6,2

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

4,2

Target Rent a Car

1 location
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1 location
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Rhodium

1 location
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Touring Rent Auto

1 location
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U-Save

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bucharest, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bucharest?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R388/day when booking a car hire in Bucharest. The absolute best deal a user found was for R92/day from Payless, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bucharest for a week from expedicar?

    Hiring a car in Bucharest for a week can be a great option for travel. expedicar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 719/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bucharest?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Bucharest.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Bucharest for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Bucharest can be found for R11 653. You can find car hire deals to be on average R388 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Bucharest for a weekend?

    R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Bucharest, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Bucharest, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Bucharest

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bucharest. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Bucharest. Deals were last updated on 10 June 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bucharest. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R15+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R15+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R44+

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