CLJUpdated March 13, 2026

Car rental at Cluj Napoca airport

Cluj-Napoca · Romania

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Cluj Napoca airport (CLJ) and where to find them. The airport is 9 km from Cluj-Napoca. See also the airport guide for general information.

For passengers wishing to explore Transylvania with complete freedom, the airport offers a wide selection of car hire agencies. The desks are strategically located in the public area of the arrivals terminal.

Car Hire Agencies

Requirements to hire a vehicle

To hire a car in Romania, you will generally need to meet the following standard requirements, although these may vary slightly depending on each company’s policy:

  • Minimum age: Most agencies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Drivers under 25 are usually subject to an additional “young driver” fee.
  • Driving licence: You must present a valid driving licence held for at least one year. If your licence is not issued by a country of the European Union or the European Economic Area, you will most likely need an International Driving Permit together with your national licence.
  • Identification: Original passport or valid national identity document.
  • Credit card: A credit card (Visa or Mastercard are usually the most widely accepted) in the name of the main driver is required to place the security deposit hold.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in Romania

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in Romania. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the CLJ airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from CLJ. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at CLJ.

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