Timisoara Car Rental Guide
The current page provides you with information concerning car rental in Timisoara airport and downtown. You will also find some general facts about Romania as well as facts about car rental and tips for driving in the country.
Rental Restrictions
Cars rented in Romania are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia.
Driving Restrictions
The minimum driving age is 18 years. Drunk driving is strictly prohibited – the legal blood alcohol limit is 0. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat. The use of seatbelts is required from all passengers.
When driving, you can only use a mobile phone if you have a hands-free system.
Traffic is on the right. Trams are the only vehicles that can be passed on the right. On a roundabout, vehicles entering on the right of it are given priority.
Parking is allowed on the right side of the street only and cars must be parked in the direction of traffic. Do not park alongside national highways.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Limit |
| City | 60KM/H |
| Open Roads | 70KM/H |
| Highways | 90KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 955
Ambulance: 961
Fire: 981
Road Tolls
There is a toll to travel into Bulgaria from Giurgiu and there is a toll to cross the Danube River.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Romania
Car – masina
Car rental agency – Agent’ie de inchiriat autovehiculul
About Timisoara
Timisoara is the most western-like of Romanian cities, both in its democratic traditions and perspectives. It is also a place of ethnic diversity.
The city takes its pride in its elegant baroque squares, churches, new libraries, and a pedestrian-only downtown. There are also several museums in the city; music, art and wine festivals are organised annually. Timisoara is an excellent place for taking some time off. You have plenty to do there both day and night.
Area: 50 sq km
Population: 330,000
Country: Romania
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 56
Monetary Unit: Romanian Leu
