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.