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Car Hire Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (OTP)
Henri Coanda Otopeni Airport (OTP)
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Address
Henri Coanda (otopeni) Airport, Bucharest, RO
Phone
(40) 722 636 591
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12:00 AM - 01:00 AM
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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Find your perfect car hire at Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport
If you’re planning a trip to Romania, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) the perfect way to explore the country, including the popular region of Transylvania, at your own pace. P
Bucharest, the capital of Romania is located in the south of the country and so hiring a car from Bucharest Airport is the ideal start to a road trip around the coastal area and even across the border into neighbouring Bulgaria or Transylvania, which is within a 4hr drive of the capital. Picking up a car from the airport also means you can get on the road straight away, ideal for discovering this fascinating area.
The city is well connected by road to the other major cities in Romania, Timisoara, Cluj Napoca and Sibiu while Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria is a 5hr road trip.
Whether you are travelling to Romania for business or leisure, our friendly, efficient Avis team at Bucharest Airport is ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip. Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.
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Where to find us
You’ll find our Avis counter at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport located on level one on the walkway connecting Departures and Arrivals just after the luggage claim area.
Our Avis rental car collection is a short walk away in the airport parking. When you are coming back to the airport, follow signs to car return parking.
About Bucharest Airport
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is the largest airport in Romania and welcomes around 14 million passengers a year. The airport is one of two airports in Bucharest, the second smaller airport, Aurel Vlaicu Airport has been focused on business and freight traffic since 2010.
Formerly a military airport, Bucharest Airport first opened to international passengers in 1970. It was named after Henri Coandă, a Romania air pioneer, in 2004.
Today, Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport serves 127 destinations in 40 countries as well as domestic flights to five Romanian cities including Timisoara Airport and Cluj Napoca Airport. The airport was developed throughout the 2010s to meet business and leisure passenger growth in the region. A new terminal building opened in the late 1990s has been modernised with an expanded in departures concourse opened to offers passengers an increased range of shopping and leisure facilities.
The airport is located on the northern edge of the city of Bucharest with good road access via the E60 and DN1 motorways.
Tips for driving in Bucharest
If you are driving in Romania for the first time or have just arrived in Europe, make sure you familiarise yourself with Romanian driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in Romania include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that trams must be overtaken on the right. On approaching a tram stop where there is no pedestrian area, you must stop at least 5 metres from the last carriage. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. Children under the age of 12 years are not allowed to travel in the front passenger seat. A child up to 3 years old must use an appropriate child seat for their size.
Bucharest car rental FAQs
The minimum age to rent a car with Avis in Bucharest and the rest of Romania is 18. However, depending on your age and/or the age of any other additional driver, at the time of taking over (under 21; between 21 and 25) we charge a supplement for under 25s and restrict access to certain car groups. There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 70 on the date of the scheduled return. When you book, you’ll be told if there are any maximum age restrictions for the vehicle you request. If you’re not sure, please check your booking confirmation email – or call the reservations team.
To hire a car in Bucharest, Romania, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence
- The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
- Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
- Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Bucharest Airport and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in Romania or even another country in Eastern Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
While Bucharest is easy to access via the city’s good public transport network of metro, trams, buses, and trolleybuses, but the city is vast and to explore it properly as well as travel further afield, you’ll want to hire a car to travel. Renting a car at Bucharest International Airport gives you the freedom of independent travel as well as the opportunity to plan a Romanian road trip.
The Avis team at Bucharest Airport are experts on Bucharest and the surrounding area and can offer advice on the best routes to take and make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down.
Parking in Bucharest is easiest on the outskirts of the city in one of the many park and ride schemes operated by the city’s metro although there are some central car parks and on street parking which is chargeable in zones.
You can find out more about the zones and parking options from the city council.
How to get from Bucharest Airport to Bucharest
From the Avis car park at Bucharest Airport to the centre of Bucharest is a drive of 18.3km which will take around 40min depending on the time of day. Head south from the airport and take the DN1 and E60 following signs to the centre of the city.
Things to do in Bucharest
The bustling Romanian capital, once dubbed ‘Little Paris’, is a cosmopolitan city with an eclectic past evident in the city’s striking architecture. Once there, wander the old town, called Lipscani, which escaped destruction under communism and boasts a mix of architecture from the 19th century and communist-era buildings.
The Palace of the Parliament is also open to visitors for guided tours, recalling the final days of communism in Romania. Other notable structures include the Arcul de Triumf, built as a monument to WWI soldiers, which shares a similarity to the original in Paris.
Culture seekers will find many museums throughout Bucharest dedicated to art, history and culture. One of the most celebrated is the Museum of the Romanian Peasant, which looks into the country’s traditional heritage. The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, aimed at children, is a great place to explore as a family.
Recommended day trips from Bucharest International Airport
A gateway to the rest of Romania, Bucharest is the perfect place to begin your road trip. While many tourists use Bucharest as a base to explore Transylvania, the regions surrounding the capital are laden with history and folklore and offer top day trip destinations. Drive just two hours from Bucharest and you’ll reach a wealth of fascinating attractions and scenic villages.
Poenari
Take the E81 west for 40 minutes and you’ll arrive at Poenari Castle – a fortress built by Dracula himself. While many travel over three times as far to visit Bran Castle in Transylvania, Poenari is a much closer alternative. Climb the 1,480 steps to the top of the ruined castle for stunning views of the Carpathian mountains.
Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle
Just under two hours north on the DN1, the 17th-century Sinaia Monastery is a quaint stop to visit as you make your way to Peles Castle, just 2km further. This beautiful Renaissance castle houses a museum, while guided visits reveal its unique architectural details.
Ruse
Take the DN5 south for 90 minutes and cross the Romanian border into Ruse, Bulgaria’s most important city on the Danube river. A rich cultural selection, including many museums and monuments, will soon fill your itinerary. Be sure to visit the Pantheon of the National Revival, which commemorates local lives lost in the Russo-Turkish War, and the Museum of the Urban Lifestyle in Ruse, featuring recreated period rooms that provide a fascinating insight into ancient local life.
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All additional drivers must meet the same minimum age & drivers license requirements as the renter.
Only the drivers included in the Car Rental Agreement have the right to drive the Avis rental car. The contract holder must notify the Avis car rental office in regards to any additional drivers to be included in the agreement, at the time of car pick-up. An additional fee of EUR 7 per day, for a maximum of 10 days will be charged. The number of additional drivers is limited to 4. The restrictions for certain vehicle groups and supplements depending on the age and experience of the driver are also applied in the case of additional drivers. If the car is driven by a driver who has not been authorized by Avis (i.e. who has not been included in the Car Rental Agreement) and the car is damaged, the entire cost shall be paid by the Contract holder (up to the full price of the Vehicle, irrespective of the type of protection purchased at the opening of the contract). The titleholder of the agreement will also pay for any cost due to damage caused to any third party.
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