How much does a rental car cost at Otopeni? Price guide

„How much does a rental car cost at Otopeni?” is probably the first question anyone planning a trip arriving at Henri Coandă Airport asks. The honest answer is: it depends. It depends on the car you choose, how many days you rent it for, the time of year and the options you add. In this price guide we explain, in plain language, what affects the final cost, how you can pay less and how to avoid the hidden costs that some companies only reveal at the desk.

Where prices start

At Skycar, prices start from 15 EUR/day for rentals longer than 21 days. For shorter periods the daily price is higher, but it falls as the number of days increases. On the page of each car in the Skycar fleet you see the lowest available daily price („from X €/day”), and in the booking form you see the exact price calculated for your dates.

What affects the price of a rental car

1. Car class

A small city car costs less than an SUV or a car with an automatic gearbox. If you are only driving around Bucharest with little luggage, a compact car is the most economical choice. If you have a family, lots of luggage or long drives to the mountains or the seaside, it is worth paying a little more for comfort and space.

2. Rental length

This is the factor that matters most. Long-term discounts are applied automatically: the more days you rent, the lower the daily price. Often a 7-day rental costs almost the same as a 5-day one, so it is worth comparing options before you send your booking.

3. Season

In summer, at Christmas, New Year and Easter, demand for airport cars rises sharply, especially from Romanians living abroad who come home. In these periods cars get booked quickly, so we recommend booking a few weeks in advance. Cancellation is free, so you risk nothing if your plans change.

4. With or without a deposit

You can choose between the classic option, with a refundable deposit blocked until return, and the no-deposit option, with a small daily supplement. For most customers the no-deposit option is worth it: no money blocked on your card and no credit card needed. You can find details on our car rental Otopeni without deposit page.

5. Extra options

A child seat, an additional driver or returning the car at a different location may have separate costs. Tell us from the start what you need, and we will confirm the total price before pick-up.

What is included in the price

• Compulsory third-party liability insurance (RCA) on every car;
• Unlimited mileage on most cars (if a car has a limit, it is shown on its page);
• Airport handover at Otopeni or Băneasa;
• 24/7 phone assistance on +40 765 416 139;
• Free cancellation, with no penalties.

Details about CASCO and SCDW cover are in our Terms and Conditions and are confirmed to you by phone.

Costs you can avoid

Many extra costs can be avoided with a little attention:

• Fuel — return the car with the same fuel level you received it with; otherwise the difference is charged.
• Late return — after the grace period an extra day is charged at the same rate. If you know you will be late, tell us in advance.
• Fines and the road vignette — follow traffic rules and ask us if you need the vignette (rovinietă) for national roads or the toll for the Danube bridges.
• Cleaning — a car returned very dirty may require extra cleaning.

A simple calculation example

Let’s say you land at Otopeni on Friday evening and leave the following Sunday. You enter your dates in the booking form, choose the car and immediately see the total price for the 9 days. If you add the no-deposit option, the supplement is clearly shown in the calculation. There are no hidden airport fees and nothing extra is requested at pick-up compared with what you saw on the website, except for options you explicitly asked for.

Tips for the best price

• book early in the busy season;
• compare the price for a few different durations — sometimes one extra day lowers the average daily price;
• choose the car based on your real needs, not bigger than necessary;
• for long stays of more than three weeks you benefit from the lowest daily price;
• call us for tailored offers on rentals of a month or more.

Rent from the airport or the city?

The price of the car is the same whether you pick it up at the airport or in Bucharest. The advantage of the airport is that you leave right after landing, without a taxi. If you already have accommodation in the capital and only need a car for a few days of your stay, also see our car rental Bucharest without deposit offer.

Conclusion

The price of a rental car at Otopeni depends mainly on the car and the number of days, and at Skycar it starts from 15 EUR/day for long rentals. You see the final price on the website before booking, pay at pick-up without a credit card and can cancel for free. For a quick quote, call us on +40 765 416 139 or write to office@skycar.ro.