Local guide

Good to know in Bucharest

Everything our guests ask before they pick up the keys — parking, road rules, the rovinieta, and how to get out of the airport smoothly.

Parking in Bucharest

  • Paid street parking in the centre is managed by the city app; zones 0–3 range roughly from 5 to 1.5 lei per hour.
  • Underground garages (Piața Universității, Unirii, Victoriei) are the safest option overnight and usually 30–50 lei per day.
  • Never park on tram tracks, in front of gates, or on marked green areas — towing is fast and expensive.
  • Most hotels and malls offer free or discounted parking for guests — ask before you arrive.

Driving rules & speed limits

  • Speed limits: 50 km/h in cities, 90 km/h on open roads, 100 km/h on expressways, 130 km/h on motorways.
  • Blood alcohol limit is 0.00% — zero tolerance, always.
  • Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers; children under 12 need an approved seat.
  • Daytime running lights are required outside built-up areas all year round.
  • Phone use without a hands-free kit is fined on the spot.

Rovinieta (road vignette)

  • The rovinieta is required on all national roads and motorways outside cities.
  • Every car in our fleet is delivered with a valid rovinieta included — you do not need to buy one.
  • If you extend your rental, tell us and we renew it for you at no extra charge.
  • Bridge toll at Fetești–Cernavodă (A2 towards the seaside) is paid separately.

Airport pickup (OTP)

  • We deliver to Henri Coandă (Otopeni) Arrivals — send us your flight number and we track delays.
  • Meeting point is the short-term parking in front of Arrivals; handover takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bucharest city centre is 17 km away, 25–45 minutes depending on traffic on DN1.
  • Late-night and early-morning deliveries are available on request.

Traffic & city tips

  • Rush hours are 08:00–10:00 and 17:00–19:30 — plan an extra 20 minutes.
  • Piața Victoriei and Piața Unirii roundabouts are busy; stay in your lane and signal early.
  • Trams always have priority; stop behind a tram when passengers board.
  • Roads can be uneven outside the main boulevards — take speed bumps slowly.

Fuel, tolls & payments

  • Petrol stations are plentiful (OMV, Petrom, Rompetrol, MOL) and almost all accept cards.
  • Fuel is charged full-to-full: we hand the car over with a full tank and ask for the same on return.
  • Contactless card payment works nearly everywhere; keep small cash for rural parking attendants.
  • Emergency number is 112 — free from any phone.

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