Timisoara Car Rental Romania: The ultimate guide for travelers

Timisoara is a vibrant city located in western Romania with stunning architecture and modern style living at the same time. The city played an important role in Romania's Revolution in 1989, symbolizing freedom and change and being thus a cultural and historical hub in whole country.

If you rent a car in Timisoara, you have the opportunity not only to discover this beautiful town, but also make road trips in the surrounding area. Let’s see further what you should know about Timisoara car rental.
 

Car hire in Timisoara is a simple procedure. The steps for the rental process are the following:

1. Choose from Abbycar’s easy platform the car type that meets your criteria according to your needs, travel plan and budget.
2. Provide a valid driving license, passport or ID and credit card. If you are a non-EU resident, you should have an International Driving Permit.
3. A deposit amount will be blocked in your credit card, but not charged. This deposit will be charged only in case of damage.
4. You take the car after inspecting its situation and take photos to prove the existence of any pre-existing damage. You should also check the mileage and gas mileage.
5. You return the car at the drop-off point.

The required documents for renting a car in Timisoara are: 

• Driving license (International Driving Permit for non-EU residents)
• Passport or ID
• Credit card under your name (the main driver’s name). However, with Abbycar, you have the opportunity to rent a car in Timisoara without credit card. Read further how to organize this.

There are many car rentals in Timisoara. To find the top car rental company, please remember the following tips:

• Compare the price and deals: Check the offers and discounts for the car category you want. Abbycar renews car hire deals in Timisoara all year long, so you can find a budget car for your needs.
• Avoid hidden charges: Read thoroughly the rental agreement to avoid hidden charges. All inclusive packages with insurance, such the ones we offer, are the key to fully comprehend the agreement and know exactly what you will pay even before your trip.
• Modern car fleet is important: Car fleet with new and safe vehicles are the key for car rental when travelling to Romania.
• Customer service and reliability: Our worldwide reliable company with local partners is your safe option.
• Online booking: The easy and straightforward process of booking online in a user-friendly platform, such as Abbycar’s, is the best choice to perfectly organize your trip and find the best deals.

Abbycar is a high-quality and at the same time budget car rental in Timisoara, with worldwide reputation, offering great deals all-year-long. Plus, it has great variety in new and modern vehicles, 24/7 road assistance and excellent customer service.

Abbycar is one of the car rental companies in Timisoara that give you the opportunity to pay without credit card.  Debit card and cash are the alternative payment methods to credit card.

However, keep in mind that you should inform our rental office before your booking and arrival about your desire to pay without a credit card.

In most cases, in order to pay with debit card or cash, you are required to buy extra insurance with wide coverage, such as Super Collision Damage Waiver that eliminates the deposit amount. If you are looking for car hire with no deposit, this is the method to do so.

In other cases, you can pay with debit card, given that it has enough deposit, which will be blocked until the return of the vehicle.

Plus, remember that there are some terms and conditions for car rental without credit card in Romania. The most important are:

• Age restrictions: There are car rental age restrictions to rent a car in Romania and pay by cash or with debit card.
• Available car fleet: Not the entire car fleet is available for car rental without credit card, so it is important to be informed about the car hire options we offer.
• Geographic restrictions: Driving the rental car outside the city or country might be prohibited or require additional fees and permissions, especially with no credit card.

Timisoara is a medium-size city, which can be visited on foot, especially in its historic center. There, the limited parking and the pedestrian zones make it difficult to navigate by car, unless you park outside the old city center.

Thus, if you plan to stay only 1-2 days in Timisoara, you don’t need a car, if you feel convenient with public transportation or stay only in the historic center.

However, keep in mind that the area around Timisoara is full of amazing points of interest that are accessible only by car in short road trips in Romania as well as nearby Hungary.

Best places to visit around Timisoara by car are:

• Corvin Castle: Located in Hunedoara, about 2 hours away from Timișoara, Corvin Castle is one of Romania's most impressive Gothic-style castles with medieval architecture.
• Bigăr Waterfalls: Situated about 2 hours south of Timișoara, Bigăr Waterfall is renowned for its unique appearance, where water flows over a cliff, creating a picturesque scenery.
• Arad: Just a 1-hour drive, Arad is a beautiful city with medieval and neoclassical architecture. 
• Semenic Mountains: 2 hours from Timisoara, you can visit these impressive mountains that offer hiking trails and natural beauty, ideal for outdoor activities.
• Mako, Hungary: About 1.5 hours west, Mako is known for its thermal baths and the Hagymatikum Spa.
• Szeged, Hungary Approximately 2 hours west, Szeged is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture, the Votive Church and vivid cultural scene.

Thus, car rental in Timisoara is a convenient as well as cost-effective way to explore the area and nearby countries. With our budget options from 2.18 EUR per day, car rental in Timisoara is affordable with Abbycar!

The minimum age is to rent a car in Timisoara 21 years (25 years for some car groups), but you can be as young as 19 years (21 years for groups with a minimum age of 25) if you pay an additional young driver fee.

The maximum age is 70 years (65 years for some car groups). If you are older than 70 years (66 years for groups with a maximum age of 65) an additional senior driver fee will apply.
 

Although car hire in Timisoara can be done in many areas, such as Timisoara Downtown, the best place to rent a car is at Timisoara Airport or Cluj-Napoca Airport. There are many car rental options, but the key is to find the right car rental agency in terms of pricing as well as conveniency.

Abbycar is one of the top car rental companies in Timisoara, with worldwide reputation and great variety in new and modern vehicles, 24/7 road assistance and excellent customer service. Plus, it offers a wide range of services and vehicles. From eco-friendly car hire, EVs, SUVs and small budget cars to luxury car rental options, with Abbycar you can explore the sights of Timisoara easily, safely and on a budget!

Explore Timisoara and Romania conveniently and cost-effectively with Abbycar!