The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Bucharest are: Toyota Landcruiser, Toyota Fortuner, Daihatsu Terios, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tuscon, Toyota 4Runner and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Romania ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Romania are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Bucharest!
Common questions on rental process
In some cities you will see children near traffic lights. These children offer drivers to wipe the windshield for a small fee. Even if the glass is already clean, you should still consider giving a small tip.
In Romania, drivers are prohibited to drink alcohol - the permitted level of blood alcohol content is 0.0 ppm. The police often check blood alcohol content in resort towns, and the patrols are often located close to popular entertainment venues and restaurants. The punishment for this violation includes a heavy fine, suspension of the driving license and, in severe cases, even imprisonment.
If you pass a breath test and your blood alcohol content is less than 0.8 ‰, then in addition to a heavy fine you may be imprisoned for a period of up to three months. If your blood alcohol content is more than 0.8 ‰, then in addition to the above mentioned punishments you may be imprisoned for a period from 1 to 5 years.
