Romania Travel Guide

The Romania Guide is a practical starting point for travelling from Bulgaria by car.Here you will find verified information about Bucharest, the main routes, airports, landmarks, documents and important conditions when travelling by rented car.

Themostcommon route from northern Bulgaria passes through Ruse and Giurgiu to Bucharest.When traveling from northwestern Bulgaria, a convenient connection is the Vidin-Calafat bridge, which leads to Craiova and the western part of Romania.

Bucharest is the capital of Romania and themostpractical choice for a first visit.The city combines the historic district of Lipscani, wide boulevards, museums, parks and a variety of places to eat.For a short stay, you can start from the Old Town, visit the National History Museum and include the Palace of Parliament in your itinerary.

Palace of Parliament accepts visitors daily between 09:00 and 17:00, but the visit requires a preliminary check of the conditions and presentation of an original ID.Program and access may change at official events.

Henri Coandă Airport – OTP

Henri Coandă International Airport, also known as Otopeni, has an IATA code OTP.It is located in the city of Otopeni, 16.5 km north of the center of Bucharest, and operates 24 hours a day.It is a convenient point to get a car and start a trip in Romania.

Browse Bucharest Airport car rental and send inquiry with exact dates, destination and place of return.

The distances below are indicative and depend on the chosen route, traffic, road repair and bridge crossing time.Check the navigation immediately before departure.

• Ruse – Giurgiu – Bucharest: approximately 75 km to the center of Bucharest.This is the natural route to travel from Ruse and the Northern Black Sea coast.
• Vidin – Calafat – Craiova: approximately 98 km on the road to Craiova.Management is suitable for travel from northwestern Bulgaria.
• Bucharest – Sinaia and Brasov: mountain route to the Carpathians, suitable for visiting Peles Castle, Sinaia and the historical center of Brasov.
• Bucharest – Constanta: route to the Black Sea, which allows combining a city walk with a sea holiday.

For a longer route, plan spare time, breaks, and the possibility of returning the car to a different city.One-way returns and border crossings must be confirmed in advance in the contract.

Bulgaria and Romania are full members of the Schengen area. As of 1 January 2025, checks on persons at internal land borders between the two countries have been abolished. This does not waive the obligation to carry a valid identity document. In exceptional circumstances, temporary checks may be applied.

A car rental requires prior written permission to leave Bulgaria.Check whether the contract includes Romania, what the insurance restrictions are, whether there is an additional fee and whether a document is required to return the car to another country.

Before departure, check the validity of personal documents, driver’s license, registration document, insurance and rental contract. The car must have the documents provided by the supplier. Do not assume that international travel is included automatically only because the car is rented in Bulgaria.

Romania’s national road network is subject to an electronic toll rovinietă.Rules and rates may change, so check the current information in the official channels of CNAIR before travelling.For a rented car, make sure who purchases the vignette and how the registration number is entered.

Observe speed limits, allow enough time for parking in large cities, and plan your route according to the weather. When traveling to mountainous areas, check the forecast, road conditions, and seasonal vehicle requirements.

To get an accurate quote, specify the dates, destination, place of return, and your intention to travel to Romania.Sky Rent A Car may specify the options for Bucharest Airport, cross-border travel, and one-way return according to the specific reservation.

For questions, contact +359 894 622 363 or info@skyrentacar.eu.The terms of the specific contract take precedence over the general information on this page.

Before travelling, check the current airport information in the official information from Bucharest Airports, the Schengen rules in the Council of the European Union, the visiting conditions for the Palace of Parliament and the current road tolls in the official CNAIR register.

What are themostrelevant destinations in Romania?

Bucharest is themostconvenient starting point from Bulgaria. Depending on the route, Craiova, Sinaia, Brasov and Constanta can also be visited.

How far is it from Ruse to Bucharest?

The route through Ruse and Giurgiu is approximately 75 kilometers to Bucharest, with real time depending on traffic and route chosen.

Is there border control between Bulgaria and Romania?

Since 1 January 2025, checks on persons at internal land borders between Bulgaria and Romania have been abolished, but you must carry a valid ID.

Which airport serves Bucharest?

The main airport is Henri Coandă, also known as Otopeni, with the IATA code OTP. It is located 16.5 kilometers north of the center of Bucharest and operates 24 hours a day.

Can I take a car in Bulgaria and travel to Romania?

This depends on the terms of the specific rental.Before booking, you must ask explicit permission to cross a border and check insurance and contractual terms.

Do you need a Romanian vignette?

For traffic on the national road network of Romania, rovinietă applies.Check the current rules and tariffs in the official channels of CNAIR before traveling.

What documents are needed to travel by car?

Carry a valid ID, driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance documents, as well as the rental agreement and permission to travel abroad.

How do I book a car?

You can use the Bucharest Airport car rental page or contact Sky Rent A Car on +359 894 622 363 and info@skyrentacar.eu.