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Hiring a campervan in Bucharest means setting off from the Romanian capital towards one of the wildest countries in Europe: the Carpathians, the Saxon towns of Transylvania, the mountain roads of the Transfăgărășan and the Transalpina, the painted monasteries of Bucovina and the Danube Delta. 2 partner companies offer motorhomes, campervans and camper vans there: Anywhere Campers and McRent.
Brașov and the first peaks of the Carpathians are about three hours' drive to the north, the Black Sea and the Delta to the east: Bucharest is the natural starting point for a grand Romanian road trip.
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Bucharest
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €125/day median €128/day | from €134/day median €145/day | from €181/day median €184/day | from €122/day median €125/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €134/day median €136/day | from €156/day median €159/day | from €191/day median €196/day | from €131/day median €144/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 14-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 0% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €950.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Bucharest
1 Transylvania: Brașov, Bran and Sighișoara
- Bucharest
- Sinaia
- Brașov
- Bran
- Sighișoara
- Biertan
- Sibiu
- Bucharest
The Prahova Valley leads to Sinaia and Peleș Castle, then to Brașov, its old town and Black Church. Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula legend, comes before Sighișoara, a UNESCO-listed medieval citadel, the fortified church of Biertan and Sibiu. The return follows the Olt gorges. A loop you can drive all year round, on national roads wide enough for every vehicle.
- Distance
- about 750 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 Transfăgărășan and Transalpina, the Carpathian roads
- Bucharest
- Pitești
- Curtea de Argeș
- Vidraru
- Bâlea Lac
- Sibiu
- Rânca
- Novaci
- Horezu
- Bucharest
Via Pitești and Curtea de Argeș, the Transfăgărășan runs along Lake Vidraru then climbs in hairpin bends to the glacial lake of Bâlea, before descending towards Sibiu. The Transalpina, the highest road in the country, then leads to Rânca and Novaci, and on to Horezu Monastery. Both roads are only open in summer and early autumn, depending on snow: a campervan or camper van is more comfortable there than a large motorhome.
- Distance
- about 800 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 The Danube Delta and the Black Sea
- Bucharest
- Tulcea
- Murighiol
- Enisala
- Histria
- Constanța
- Bucharest
To the east, the Bărăgan plain leads to Tulcea, gateway to the Danube Delta, a biosphere reserve where pelicans and herons are discovered by boat from Tulcea or Murighiol. You then follow Lake Razim and Enisala fortress to the Greek ruins of Histria, then Constanța and the Black Sea. The return takes the A2 motorway, the fastest route between the coast and the capital.
- Distance
- about 700 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go in Bucharest?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 22 to 28 °C, lows 12 to 17 °C
The best months to leave from Bucharest: long, mild days, green Transylvania and Saxon towns still quiet. In September, the grape harvest and the first autumn colours of the Carpathians add to a calmer Danube Delta, where mosquitoes are scarcer than in midsummer.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 30 to 31 °C, lows 19 °C
Peak season, and the hottest: in Bucharest, average highs reach 30 to 31 °C, which encourages a quick escape to the cool of the Carpathians. The Black Sea coast and the major sites of Transylvania are very busy: book your vehicle and campsites in advance.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 13 to 18 °C, lows 2 to 9 °C
Cool but pleasant shoulder seasons to visit Brașov, Sibiu or the monasteries without the crowds. Nights remain cold in the mountains and snow can still cover the Carpathian heights in April: check the vehicle's heating and which campsites are open out of season.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 11 °C, lows -3 to 4 °C
The Romanian winter is cold, with frequent frosts and snow in the mountains. The resorts of Sinaia and Poiana Brașov and the Christmas markets of Brașov or Sibiu can be enjoyed in a well-heated motorhome, but many campsites close: check opening dates and plan tyres suited to snow.
Climate in Bucharest, month by month
Most pleasant months: April to October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | -3 °C | 44 mm | 6 h/day |
| Feb | 8 °C | -1 °C | 31 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 13 °C | 2 °C | 52 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 18 °C | 7 °C | 60 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 22 °C | 12 °C | 71 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 28 °C | 17 °C | 75 mm | 13 h/day |
| Jul | 30 °C | 19 °C | 63 mm | 13 h/day |
| Aug | 31 °C | 19 °C | 32 mm | 12 h/day |
| Sep | 25 °C | 14 °C | 33 mm | 11 h/day |
| Oct | 18 °C | 9 °C | 59 mm | 8 h/day |
| Nov | 11 °C | 4 °C | 62 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 6 °C | -0 °C | 49 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
The DN1 is busy at weekends
The DN1 national road, which links Bucharest to Brașov through the Prahova Valley, is the most congested route in the country: on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, traffic jams stretch between Sinaia and Brașov. Leave on a weekday or early in the morning; the A3 motorway as far as Ploiești at least avoids the exit from the capital.
Rovinieta and toll bridges
An electronic vignette, the rovinieta, is required on Romanian national roads and motorways: check with the rental company that it covers the whole rental period. The Danube bridges at Fetești, towards Constanța, and at Brăila, towards the Delta, are also tolled; find out about the current payment methods.
Carts and animals on the road
Off the motorways, Romanian roads vary in quality: potholes, long stretches through villages, horse-drawn carts often without lights, cows, sheep and dogs on the roadway. Avoid driving at night and beware of risky overtaking, common on two-lane national roads.
Brown bears in the Carpathians
The Romanian Carpathians are home to one of the largest brown bear populations in Europe, and some approach cars on the Transfăgărășan. Never feed them, do not get out to photograph them, keep food and rubbish inside the vehicle at night and prefer campsites to isolated wild camping in the mountains.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Bucharest
Where can I pick up a campervan in Bucharest?
Two partner companies welcome you. McRent hands over its vehicles in Otopeni, on the DN1 national road, right next to Henri Coandă Airport and already north of the city, on the road to Brașov. Anywhere Campers meets you in Bucharest: the exact address and handover time are in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Bucharest?
The price depends on the season, the length of hire and the type of vehicle, and rates vary greatly between winter and summer. Run a search with your dates to compare the offers of Bucharest's rental companies, mandatory fees included, with real prices you can book straight away.
Can I drive to the monasteries of Bucovina?
Yes, but allow about 450 km and a long day's drive to Suceava, via Bacău or via Transylvania and the Bicaz Gorge. The painted monasteries of Voroneț, Humor, Moldovița and Sucevița, listed by UNESCO, deserve two or three days on site: plan a trip of at least ten days in total.
Which vehicle should I choose for a trip around Romania?
The models observed for departures from Bucharest have 4 or 5 seats and 2 to 5 berths. A compact vehicle is better for the hairpins of the Transfăgărășan, Saxon villages and damaged roads; a family model with 5 berths suits long trips on Transylvania's national roads and towards the Black Sea.
How many days should I plan from Bucharest?
One week is enough for Transylvania or the Carpathian roads, provided you plan modest stages: off the motorways, you drive much more slowly than the map suggests. With two weeks, you can combine Transylvania, the Transfăgărășan and Bucovina, or add the Danube Delta and the Black Sea.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Bucharest with CoolDrive Nomad
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818 reviews
Magnificent. Brand new caravan. Extremely attentive and pleasant company. Excellent price, very economical.
J.
Romania · Jan 2024
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First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Too rigid computer system
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Portugal · Oct 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Bucharest
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Romania?
A category B licence issued in the European Union lets you drive vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, which covers campervans and most motorhomes. Outside the European Union, bring an international driving permit. Note: Romania applies zero tolerance for drink-driving, and each rental company sets its own minimum age.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome in Romania?
Campsites are plentiful in Transylvania, around Brașov, Sibiu and Sighișoara, and on the Black Sea coast, but rarer elsewhere. Overnight parking outside campsites is often tolerated away from towns, except in national parks and the Danube Delta reserve, where it is regulated: ask locally.
Can I park a motorhome in Bucharest?
Central Bucharest, with its congested streets and scarce parking spaces, is ill-suited to parking a motorhome. It is better to visit the old town, the Palace of the Parliament and Calea Victoriei before picking up the vehicle or on your return, or to park on the outskirts and reach the centre by metro.
Which currency should I use in Romania?
Romania does not use the euro but the Romanian leu (RON). Bank cards are accepted at petrol stations, supermarkets and most campsites, but keep some lei in cash for markets, small rural campsites, Delta boats and the villages of Bucovina.
Can I drive to Bulgaria or Hungary with the campervan?
Since January 2025, Romania has been a full member of the Schengen area, like neighbouring Bulgaria and Hungary: land border checks have disappeared. The countries allowed nevertheless depend on the rental company and its insurance; check them in the offer conditions before planning the Bulgarian coast or Budapest.
When should I book a campervan in Bucharest?
With only two partner companies, the choice is limited: book several months ahead for July and August, the season of the high mountain roads and the Black Sea. In spring and September, a few weeks are often enough, but the most popular vehicles always go first.
About us
Why start your motorhome trip in Bucharest
Bucharest is the gateway to Romania, a country still little explored by motorhome and remarkably varied. Within half a day's drive, you reach the Carpathians and the Saxon towns of Transylvania; within a day, the Danube Delta, the Black Sea or the monasteries of Bucovina. Few European capitals open so quickly onto villages where traditional rural life is still very much present.
The two partner companies, Anywhere Campers and McRent, offer campervans, camper vans and motorhomes with 2 to 5 berths, one of them a few minutes from the airport. From April to October, the climate suits long trips, and summer opens the country's most beautiful mountain roads, the Transfăgărășan and the Transalpina. An ideal trip for anyone seeking a less crowded Europe, between castles, forests and wide open spaces.