Car rental in Craiova

The Romanian city of Craiova has preserved diverse architecture that attracts tourists. Here you can admire buildings in styles ranging from classicism to brutalism, visit the local botanical garden, the musical fountain, museums, and sample local cuisine in restaurants. A car rental in Craiova will help you visit everywhere and miss nothing.

Renting a car is convenient both for holidays with family or friends and for short or extended business trips. You won't need to study public transport schedules or spend money on taxis.

Main Advantages of Car Rental on Localrent

Why renting a car in Craiova through the Localrent online booking service is convenient:

1. You'll know exactly how much the rental costs. The system calculates the final price without hidden fees and additional charges. The total cost is visible before booking.
2. Convenient filters help you select a car for any requirements. You can rent a luxury-class representative car or book an affordable compact vehicle. Use filters to choose where to rent a car, with what engine type, transmission, drive type, mileage, and more.
3. A range of additional options allows you to include a second driver, add a child seat, or extended insurance. Note that most services are paid, which affects the final car rental cost.
4. Minimum advance payment – just 15–20% of the cost. This is a rental prepayment that you make by card before booking your chosen car.
5. An intuitive interface allows even beginners to rent a car. Clear forms, prompts, and Localrent support will help you quickly arrange a rental in Craiova.

The Localrent service contains all necessary rental information about the vehicle, driver requirements, and additional options. You can compare different cars in Craiova by price (if you want to rent a car cheaply) and technical parameters.

What You Need to Rent a Car

To rent a car in Craiova, you'll need:

• Passport
• Valid Category B driving license
• Bank card for advance payment; the remainder can be paid in cash or by card (check the rental company's terms) when picking up the car in Craiova

Before paying for the rental, verify the age and driving experience requirements – these vary depending on the car and rental company conditions. All necessary information is indicated in each vehicle's listing.

Traffic Regulations Overview

Craiova operates right-hand traffic. As in most countries, using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited without a Handsfree system. Headlights must be switched on in poor visibility conditions and during nighttime. Both the driver and all passengers must wear seatbelts. Children under 12 years old should be transported only in the back seat using appropriate child restraint systems.

Speed limits:

• Up to 50 km/h – in built-up areas
• Up to 90-100 km/h – outside built-up areas on general roads
• Up to 130 km/h – on express highways

Only one-third of Romania's roads have hard surfaces, with some passing through Craiova. Overall, the country's highways are relatively short in length.

In Craiova, as in other major Romanian cities, traffic is quite intense, yet wide roads with 3–4 lanes are virtually non-existent.

Fuel Stations

Craiova has many modern self-service stations, with some where staff refuel vehicles. Besides petrol stations, there are also gas-powered filling stations.

Payment for fuel is accepted in cash and by card. Prices are always displayed on boards and can be confirmed with staff.

Parking

Central Craiova has many paid parking zones where payment is accepted by card and cash. Parking can be booked in advance at reduced rates, for example through the ParkMe service.

Paid parking areas typically have signs indicating rates and payment methods. Free parking is found on city outskirts, near shopping centers, supermarkets, and less frequently on residential streets.

How to Rent a Car in Craiova

To rent a car in Craiova using the Localrent service:

1. Specify pickup and return locations, mark rental dates. When selecting dates, consider daily billing. The vehicle pickup location doesn't necessarily need to match the return location – check this possibility in the vehicle listing. This service may be paid.
2. Use filters to select a car. You can find vehicles by engine type, transmission, mileage, year of manufacture, fuel consumption, and other parameters. You can also filter cars by price to choose the best option, insurance types, and deposit size (or absence).
3. Specify additional options – for example, you can add a second driver, booster seat, or child seat to the contract.
4. Fill in the form with driver details. You need to provide first and last name, date of birth, contact information: email and phone number. If you want to leave a comment for the rental company manager, fill in the field at the bottom.
5. Review the final price. The system will account for all selected additional options and calculate the total rental cost in Craiova. This includes the advance payment, remaining rental cost, additional paid options, and refundable deposit if applied by the rental company for the chosen vehicle.
6. Make the advance payment. Pay just 15–20% of the rental cost by bank card.

After successful payment, you'll receive an electronic voucher by email, which should be printed or saved on your phone. Present this document along with your license and passport to the rental manager when collecting the vehicle in Craiova.

What Tourists Can See with a Rental Car

Craiova and its surroundings have many attractions you can visit with a rental car. We recommend visiting these places:

1. Horezu Monastery. A 17th-century architectural complex built by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu. Inside the monastery are a church, refectory, and library with a vast collection of religious books.
2. Nicolae Romanescu Park. Designed by a French architect, it long served as the ancestral estate of the wealthy Bibescu family. Today it's a popular recreation spot featuring a lake with fountain, suspension bridge, medieval castle-style restaurant, zoo, and stadium.
3. Botanical Garden. Opened in 1952, it now houses a collection of rare plants. We recommend strolling the shaded alleys, relaxing in designated areas, and admiring the ponds.
4. Craiova Art Museum. Located in a palace built in the late 19th century by a French architect. Here you'll find a gallery dedicated to Constantin Brâncuși's work, including his early sculptures.
5. Dumitru Băneasa Cathedral. An Orthodox cathedral in an unconventional style, featuring just two towers, no gilded domes, distinctive facade styling, and narrow windows.

Besides architectural and cultural landmarks, you can visit local restaurants to become better acquainted with Romanian cuisine. The city has a water park.

For travel, choose only paved roads – insurance won't be valid on unpaved surfaces.

Where to Rent a Car in Craiova

You can choose the vehicle pickup location in advance. However, conditions vary among rental companies, with some limiting vehicle pickup to their office only.

The most popular pickup points include:

• Rental company office
• Craiova city center
• Central railway station
• Craiova International Airport

To select a convenient vehicle pickup location when filling in the form, use the "Specify location" filter.

Car Rental Tips

Here are several tips to help you quickly and comfortably rent a car in Craiova.

A Second Driver Must Be Added to the Contract

If more than one person will drive the car, this must be reflected in the contract. When arranging the rental, select the "Additional driver" option (usually a paid service). When collecting the vehicle from the manager, their details will be written into the contract. Requirements for the second driver are the same as for the primary driver.

Usually Only Basic Insurance Is Included in the Price

You can verify this information in the vehicle listing. If desired, you can purchase extended insurance coverage. Select the paid option when booking.

Return the Car with the Same Fuel Level as When You Received It

Follow the fuel policy – check the fuel tank level when receiving the car and return it with the same amount. Otherwise, you'll need to pay the difference at the rental company's rates, which are significantly higher than local filling stations.

Frequently Asked Questions