Cluj-NapocaSt. Michael's Church and Union Square
The Gothic church in the city centre, with one of the tallest church towers in Romania, stands in Union Square next to the statue of Matthias Corvinus. Every walk through central Cluj starts here.
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Landing at Avram Iancu Airport (CLJ) or already in town? Our rent a car partners in Cluj-Napoca hand the car over at the airport or in one of Cluj's neighbourhoods. You choose the pickup point in the search, and the exact address is shown on each car's page.
For car rental at Cluj Airport, you hit the road right after your flight. At the end, you return the car at the place agreed when booking.
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How to rent a car in Cluj-Napoca, in 3 steps
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Tell us where and when you need a car, then compare the models and prices available in Cluj-Napoca.
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Book online
Confirm the booking from your phone or laptop, and the pickup details arrive by email.
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Pick up the car and go
Get the keys from the partner, choose your route, and at the end return the car at the agreed place.
Cluj-Napoca attractions
What to visit in Cluj-Napoca and nearby
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Cluj-NapocaThe "Alexandru Borza" Botanical Garden
The garden near the centre has greenhouses, a Japanese garden with a red bridge and shaded paths. You can visit it in any season, and in spring everything is in bloom.
Cluj-NapocaCetățuia Hill
Cluj's best-known viewpoint. Walk up from the centre and see the whole city from above, with its red roofs and the tower of St. Michael's Church. It's most beautiful at sunset.
Cluj-NapocaAvram Iancu Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral
The square where the Metropolitan Cathedral faces the National Theatre and Opera building, two of the symbols of the city. A good place for an evening walk, when the buildings are lit up.
30 km from Cluj-NapocaTurda Salt Mine
One of the most spectacular salt mines in the world, set deep inside a former salt mine. Take the panoramic lift down to find an underground lake with boats, a Ferris wheel and an amphitheatre.
30 km from Cluj-NapocaBánffy Castle in Bonțida
Nicknamed "the Versailles of Transylvania", the Bánffy family's Baroque castle hosts the Electric Castle festival every summer. The park and the inner courtyard are worth a quiet afternoon.
100 km from Cluj-NapocaAlba Carolina Citadel
The star-shaped citadel in Alba Iulia, with monumental gates, bastions and the Coronation Cathedral. A day trip from Cluj on the motorway, with a walk along the citadel walls.
Pickup points
Where to pick up your car in Cluj-Napoca
Pick up your rental car at Cluj-Napoca Airport or in the city, in the neighbourhood closest to you. The exact pickup point is shown on each car's page.Pick up your rental car wherever suits you best: at Cluj-Napoca Airport or in the city, in the neighbourhood closest to you. You choose the pickup and the return point right in the search. All the handover details, including the exact address and how you get to the car, are shown on the car's page and in the booking confirmation.
Airport · CLJCluj-Napoca Airport
Landing at Avram Iancu International Airport? Choose the airport as your pickup point and hit the road right after your flight, with no taxi or transfer, and at the end you return the car to the airport.
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You'll find rental cars in the city and in several neighbourhoods, such as Mărăști, Gheorgheni, Mănăștur, Zorilor and Bună Ziua. Choose Cluj-Napoca in the search, and the exact pickup point is shown on each car's page, so you know in advance where you'll collect it.
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Families and groups
7-seat car rental in Cluj-Napoca
Travelling with family or friends? A 7-seat MPV takes everyone in a single car, with room for luggage, and can be driven with a category B licence.
- 7 seats
- Category B licence is enough
- Room for luggage
Recommended:Crossover
Cross-border
Car rental with cross-border travel from Cluj-Napoca
Driving to Hungary, Austria or other European countries? Tick the countries right in the search and get the car with the cross-border permit ready. A crossover gives you comfort and good visibility on long drives.
- Choose the countries right in the search
- Cross-border permit ready
- Comfort on long drives
Recommended:Premium SUV
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Luxury car rental in Cluj-Napoca
Choose a premium SUV for an important meeting, an event or the pleasure of driving. The model you see is the model you get.
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Driver's guide · Cluj-Napoca
Driving, parking and traffic in Cluj-Napoca
Answers for anyone renting a car in Cluj-Napoca: how traffic works, where to park and where it's worth heading.
When a rental car helps
Central Cluj is easy to explore on foot. A rental car helps when you land at the airport with luggage, have errands in several neighbourhoods or want to get out of town, to Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, the Apuseni Mountains or Maramureș.
Traffic in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj is a compact city with clear signage, and with a navigation app you can easily get anywhere. At rush hour, traffic is heavier on the roads linking the neighbourhoods to the centre, so it pays to leave a little earlier. For relaxed city driving, choose a car with an automatic gearbox.
When traffic is lighter
Traffic is lightest at midday, late in the evening and at weekends. In summer and during the university holidays the city empties noticeably, and weekday mornings and afternoons are the busiest times.
Driving rules
The rules are the same as everywhere in Romania: 50 km/h in town unless signposted otherwise, seat belts for all passengers, phone only with hands-free and zero tolerance for alcohol. In Cluj-Napoca, watch out for public transport lanes and the cycle lanes in the centre.
Parking in Cluj-Napoca
Parking in the centre is paid by zone, and the rate and payment options are shown on the parking signs. You usually pay in the city's parking app, by SMS or at the meter. For longer stays there are multi-storey car parks close to the centre.
Motorways near Cluj-Napoca
The A3 motorway passes Cluj, with access at Gilău and Turda, and at Turda it connects to the A10 towards Alba Iulia and Sebeș. Towards Oradea and Baia Mare you take national roads. All cars on Mașini La Cheie have a valid road vignette.
Day trips from Cluj-Napoca
Close to the city there are Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge and Bánffy Castle in Bonțida. For a full day, Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia, the Apuseni Mountains or Sighișoara are classic choices.
Which car to choose for Cluj-Napoca
In the city, a small car or a hatchback squeezes through and parks easily in the central streets, and an automatic gearbox helps in traffic. For trips to the Apuseni or Maramureș, with family or luggage, choose an estate, an SUV or an MPV.
What to do after an accident
If anyone is injured, call 112. If only two cars are involved, both with valid RCA (third-party) insurance, and there is only material damage, you can fill in the joint accident report (constatare amiabilă) together. When more than two cars are involved, someone is injured or objects outside the cars are damaged, such as poles, crash barriers or buildings, call the Police. Tell the rental company as soon as possible and follow its instructions.
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Frequently asked questions about car rental in Cluj-Napoca
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How much does it cost to rent a car in Cluj-Napoca?
Renting a car in Cluj-Napoca costs from 14 € a day, and the average price is 40 € a day. On Mașini La Cheie you compare offers from 6 rental companies in Cluj-Napoca, with full insurance included in the price shown. The daily rate drops the longer you rent the car.
Can I pick up the car at Cluj-Napoca Airport?
Yes, you pick up the car right at Avram Iancu International Airport if you choose the airport as the location when you search. The rental company hands the car over there, and if your plane lands outside its opening hours, the handover comes with a fee shown on the car's page. All the airport offers are on the Cluj-Napoca Airport car rental page.
Can I leave the country with a car rented in Cluj-Napoca?
You can leave the country with a car rented in Cluj-Napoca only if the rental company allows trips outside Romania. When you search, tick "I am travelling abroad", choose Hungary or another country and see all the costs upfront. The included road vignette is only valid in Romania, so for the motorways in Hungary you buy the Hungarian vignette online before you drive on them.
Do you have to pay a deposit when you rent a car in Cluj-Napoca?
For some cars in Cluj-Napoca you pay a deposit, and the amount is shown on the car's page. You pay it directly to the rental company, by card or in cash, when you pick up the car. You get it back when you return the car in the same condition.
Can I pick up the car at night or at the weekend in Cluj-Napoca?
Yes, in Cluj-Napoca you can pick up the car at night or at the weekend too. You choose the pickup time when you search, and if it falls outside the rental company's opening hours, the handover costs a fee, which you see on the car's page. If you have a problem on the road, the Mașini La Cheie team answers the phone 24/7.
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