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Cheap Car Hire in Bucharest from R593

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 1/3 and drop-off date of 4/3. 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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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 12 February 2026.
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In Bucharest, there are 121 active hire locations from 58 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Bucharest in the past week - currently priced from R593/day. View deals for one car type available to hire in this destination:

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R593+

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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 R593. Data was last updated on 12 February 2026.
Kia SonetR593/day
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A/C
Kia Sonet
Found 02/11/26

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 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R175/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 1 330% off the average price.

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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). ADDCAR RENTAL (rated 7.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
ADDCAR RENTAL
ADDCAR RENTAL
7.7
Direct Rent
Direct Rent
2.0
FlexWays
FlexWays
2.0

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

At Bucharest, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R111. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R413 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R111. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R413 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

R111

February

R111

March

R111

April

R238

May

R143

June

R159

July

R334

August

R413

September

R143

October

R127

November

R127

December

R302

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), Luxury cars (BMW X5 or similar), and Standard cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bucharest?

Autounion Car Rental has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ADDCAR RENTAL has the second-highest number of locations in Bucharest at 6.

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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 12 February 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

ADDCAR RENTAL

6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,7

Direct Rent

2,0
Poor
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

FlexWays

2,0
Poor
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

ADMITA

2 locations
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OptimoRent

3 locations
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expedicar

4 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

3 locations
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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 12 February 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Bucharest for a week can be a great option for travel. Autounion Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 635/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 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 Compact SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of March, 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 12 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bucharest. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R28+).

Electric

Electric

R105+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R28+

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