Local Additional Information Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport


Otopeni
Calea Bucurestilor Nr. 224 E
Tel: 40212041667

Added important information Added important information
Additional driver information Additional driver information
Age information Age information
Payment options Payment options
Taking your vehicle outside the country Taking your vehicle outside the country
Waiver and protection options Waiver and protection options
Delivery and collection Delivery and collection
Drivers license and ID requirements Drivers license and ID requirements
Fuel charges Fuel charges
One Way Rentals One Way Rentals
Collecting and returning your vehicle Collecting and returning your vehicle
Special equipment Special equipment


Added important information


For a complete list of Terms and conditions please check Terms and Conditions page on our website www.budget.ro. Vehicle cleaning :Smoking is not permitted in our vehicles. If you smoke in one of our vehicles you will be charged for additional 100 EUR cleaning fee.
Budget also charges an additional fee if, when returning the car, it needs a professional clean up, from a specialised company. The costs for cleaning are mentioned at the Budget car rental offices.
Budget will charge an additional fee if you lose the car keys. The costs for replacing lost keys are available and can be presented at the car rental office. In case of loss of car documents an extra charge of 100.00 € (VAT included)/ item will apply.
In case of loss of car key an extra charge of 180.00 € to 300.00 € (depending on car model) will apply.

Traffic fine: An administration charge of 25.00 € (VAT included) will apply for traffic violation/ fines (e.g.: Parking / Speeding tickets).
No Police report in case of damage/theft: EUR 300.00 and insurance is not applicable.

Damage Processing Fee of EUR 30 € (VAT included).
Zero liability in case of damage to the car windshield (LI)
By accepting this additional protection service you will not be liable for any damage caused to the windshield (scratches, chipping, and breaking). The price for this protection option is between 5 and 15 Eur/day

Amended return fee:A fee of EUR 30.00 € (VAT included) is charged to the customer who returns the vehicle to a location other than that specified at check-out. One way fee (if applicable) will also be charged.

Airport Service Charge is 15%, maximum EUR 30.00 per rental.

RRF / VRF (Road Fund Fee or Vehicle Licence Fee) is EUR 4,00 per day.

Mileage and kilometre restrictions are unlimited.


Additional driver information


Up to 2 additional drivers can be added for EUR 7.00 per day, maximum EUR 70.00 per rental. Any additional drivers must be present at the time of rental.
See the Driver Licence/ID and Age Requirement sections for full details.

If you have a corporate or contracted agreement with us the charges may be different. Please check your contracted terms and conditions


Age information


In Romania, customers must comply with the minimum age requirement which is 18 years of age. Except for cases mentioned hereinafter, any rental car driver must be at least 25 years old at the time the car is rented and must hold a valid
driver's licence, issued at least one year before and corresponding to the category of the rental car.

If you have a corporate or contracted agreement with the conditions may be different. Please check your contracted terms and conditions.

Young driver surcharge
Young driver surcharge
If the renter and/or the additional driver is/are between 21 and 25 years he/she can rent a type A, B, C or J car, with EUR 7/day, maximum EUR 70/ rental agreement additional fee.
Driver under 21 surcharge
If the renter and/or the additional driver is/are between 18 and 21 years of age and a driver's licence issued more than one year prior to the rental, he/she can rent a type A or B car, but an additional fee will be charged as follows: EUR 45.00 (VAT included) for each rental day.
Beginner driver surcharge
If the renter and/or additional driver hold(s) a driver's licence which was issued less than one year prior to the rental date, he/she can rent a category A or B car. An additional fee shall be charged as follows: EUR 45.00 (VAT included) for each day of rental.
Senior driver fee of EUR 7/day, maximum EUR 70/ rental agreement for renters above 70 years old.


Payment options


At the time of the rental, you must provide Budget with a valid credit card from a major credit card company. The credit card holder details must be the same with the renter's details.
You can pay the value of the rental using a credit card (Visa, Euro-MasterCard, American Express), a debit card (Visa and Mastercard) or a Budget Charge Card.
Budget does not accept debit cards such as Visa Electron, MasterCard Maestro, Indigo, Kyriel, Cyrus, nor pre-paid cards.
If you want to rent a premium car, included in the G, P and O car groups, you must present two different credit cards.
Please note that, at the time of the rental, the credit card that you provide must have sufficient funds available to cover the estimated costs of the rental, as well as the costs of the optional insurance (accident or theft), plus the equivalent of a full tank of fuel.

Cash payments
You can pay the cost of the rental in cash, at the end of the rental period. Cash payments can be done in RON, in accordance with the applicable legislation. When picking up the car, you must provide a credit card so that Budget can block the amount for the estimated cost of the rental and that of the financial liability in case of accident or theft, and the equivalent of a full tank of fuel.

Voucher payments
You can pay the cost of the rental using a voucher issued by an intermediary (tourist agency, broker) or a voucher issued at the time of the booking, if you opted for online payment or advance payment for the estimated cost of the rental.
Voucher payments whose value is expressed in other currencies will be calculated based on the currency exchange rate valid at the time of the rental.
If you choose to pay in another currency than the one used by Budget, Budget will make the calculation based on the currency exchange rate applicable at the time of the payment.
Also, when picking up the car, you must provide a credit card so that Budget can block the amount for the estimated cost of the rental and that of the optional insurance (accident or theft), as well as the equivalent of a full tank of fuel.
Whatever means of payment you opt for, Budget reserves the right to carry out any necessary checks and to agree to or refuse the rental, based on legitimate grounds.

If you want to rent a premium car, included in the G, P and O car groups, you must present two different credit cards, one of which must be either American Express.


Taking your vehicle outside the country


The customer should inform us about his intention to cross border at the time of reservation and/or pick up time. He can also inform us during the rental time.
Cross border charge : between EUR 30.00 - 990 per rental.
Travel Daily Fee: EUR 5/day
Premium category cars (group G) and SUV (groups P and O) cannot be driven outside Romanian borders.

All other cars may only travel in the following European countries (it is necessary to notify the Budget Rental Office prior to your travel): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia*, the Czech Republic, France*, Germany, Greece*, Hungary, Italy*, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.
*Only the continental part of the country. It is forbidden to take the car to the islands.

It is forbidden to take the car to the islands by ferry.


Waiver and protection options


Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Collision Damage Waiver reduces your liability if the vehicle is damaged. If the vehicle is damaged you will pay the cost of repair up to the excess amount.
CDW is included in most rates sold on Budget websites.
CDW is available at this location. The costs and excess charges are detailed in the table below. If your rate includes CDW this cost is already included in your rental price.

Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)
Super CDW reduces the excess you would pay if the vehicle is damaged. The reduced excess is shown in the table below. Super CDW is also known as Excess Reduction.

Theft Protection (TP)
Theft Protection reduces your liability if the vehicle is stolen (subject to an excess). The costs and excess charges are detailed in the table below. If your rate includes Theft Protection this cost is already included in your rental price.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
6.00 Eur/ dayfor all car groups except group L, for group L: 15.00 Eur/day

Third Party Liability
Third Party Liability covers drivers in case of damage, including damage to passengers and their property, when using a Budget vehicle.
Third party liability is included in the rental price.
Maximum coverage in case of damage to property is EUR 1.22 million
Maximum coverage in case of personal injury is EUR 6.0 million
Maximum coverage in case of death is EUR 6.0 million


CDW
(All costs are quoted in EUR and include tax)
Car group Cost per day "Excess
(if CDW is included in rate or purchased)" Excess (if CDW is declined)

Car Group Cost Per Day
(Inclusive of TAX if applicable Excess
(If CDW is included in rate or purchased) Excess
(If CDW is declined)
A 7.00 1190.00 19040.00
B 7.00 1190.00 19040.00
C 10.00 1428.00 21420.00
D 10.00 1428.00 21420.00
E 12.00 1785.00 30940.00
H 14.00 1785.00 30940.00
I 10.00 1428.00 21420.00
J 10.00 1309.00 20230.00
L 14.00 2380.00 40460.00
M 14.00 2380.00 40460.00
N 12.00 1190.00 30000.00
P 28.00 3570.00 83300.00

TP
(All costs are quoted in EUR and include tax)
Car Group Cost Per Day
(Inclusive of TAX if applicable) Excess
(If TP is included in the rate or purchased) Excess
(If TP is declined)
A 6.00 1190.00 19040.00
B 6.00 1190.00 19040.00
C 8.00 1428.00 21420.00
D 8.00 1428.00 21420.00
E 9.00 1785.00 30940.00
H 12.00 1785.00 30940.00
I 8.00 1428.00 21420.00
J 8.00 1309.00 20230.00
L 12.00 2380.00 40460.00
M 12.00 2380.00 40460.00
N 9.00 1190.00 30000.00
P 28.00 3570.00 83300.00

SCDW
(All costs are quoted in EUR and include tax)

Car group Cost per day
(Inclusive of TAX if applicable) Excess in case of damage
(if SCDW purchased)
A 24.00 0.00
B 24.00 0.00
C 29.00 0.00
D 29.00 0.00
E 37.00 0.00
H 59.00 0.00
I 36.00 0.00
J 24.00 0.00
L 68.00 0.00
M 68.00 0.00
N 41.00 0.00
P 100.00 0.00

Above values are valid for rentals up to 2 days length. Lower values for longer rentals, up to maximum 16 days/month.

If CDW is not included in your rate, and you do not purchase CDW, you will be liable for the full market value of the vehicle in case of damage.
If you have (CDW - collision damage waiver) and the vehicle, keys, any liability reduction in case of a damage
accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged and you are responsible for the damage, the amount you have
to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll
pay for the cost of repair or replacement plus a damage or theft processing fee in the amount of € 30 or the excess, whichever is less.

If TP is not included in your rate, and you do not purchase TP, you will be liable for the full market value of the vehicle in case of theft.

Roadside Assistance

EUR 4.00/day, charged for maximum 16 consecutive days.
If you opt for Roadside Assistance , you will not be liable for any expenses with 24/7 car technical assistance if the car becomes unusable due to:
- loss of car keys;
- car locked with the car keys inside;
- dead battery due to wrong use;
- wrong fuel use;
- damaged tires.
If you have not purchased any additional RSN services and if your rental car becomes unusable due to one of the situations mentioned above, an intervention fee of Euro 180,00 (VAT included) will be applied.
RSN is valid only within Romanian borders.

Not applicable
Roadside Assistance does not reduce your financial liability regarding the consequences caused by the car becoming unusable, or the costs or repairs, damage and/or car theft, which you will still be liable for.
Roadside Assistance does not apply if the car becomes unusable off public roads.


Zero liability in case of damage to the car windshield (LI)
By accepting this additional protection service you will not be liable for any damage caused to the windshield (scratches, chipping, and breaking). The price for this protection option is 4.00and 7.00 Eur/day
Not applicable
The protection against windshield damage does not reduce your liability in regards to other damage caused to the car (especially to the panoramic sunroof or rear-view mirrors) or if the car is stolen, which you will still be liable for.

If you have a corporate or contracted agreement with us the charges may be different. Please check your contracted terms and conditions.
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Delivery and collection


This service is an ' on request ' service and it depends on the availability of the Budget car rental office staff, as well as on the payment method. Car delivery and car pick-up requests must be sent at least 24 hours in advance. The car can be delivered during the working hours of the closest Budget office.
Contact and identity details (passport, driver's licence) and other details necessary for the Car Rental Agreement must be provided at the time of booking.
In cities where there are Budget car rental offices, car delivery and car collection is subject to a fee of EUR 11.90 to and from any address within the city limits.
In cities where there are no Budget offices, car delivery and collection will be subject to a surcharge of EUR 1/km VAT included (minimum EUR 30.00 VAT included) to and from the nearest Budget office.


If you have a corporate or contracted agreement with us the charges may be different. Please check your contracted terms and conditions.


Drivers license and ID requirements


Each driver must show photographic proof of identity and their passport at the start of the rental. All drivers must present a full and current driving licence which has been held for at least 1 year. The licence must be valid for use in the renting country.
If your licence was issued outside the European Community you must provide an International Driving Licence.

If you have a corporate or contracted agreement with the requirements may be different. Please check your contracted terms and conditions.



Fuel charges


For cars returned with empty / partially empty tank, each missing litre of fuel is charged EUR 2.5.
Malfunctions caused by refuelling with improper fuel type will be charged with the amount of 1785 € (VAT included).

Pre-paid fuel option: the amount of full tank at gas station price


One Way Rentals


Domestic: Applying certain fees is subject to returning the car to the car rental office or in the city where the rental period started. Other fees allow for the car to be returned to a car rental office in another city than the one where the car was picked-up, without any additional surcharges. In certain cases, you can return the car to an office in another city than the one where you picked up the car, in exchange for an additional fee.
You should request more information about this option from a Budget agent at the time of the rental.
In Romania, additional fee shall be charged for different drop-off points between cities where there are Budget car rental offices. This surcharge ranges between EUR 60.00 and 400.00 (VAT included). For cities without Budget locations, one way rentals are available "on request" with a charge of EUR 0.44/km. The return location must be in the same country.

Outside Romania, only categories A – E, I , J, the car can be returned in the following countries*:
Area 1 (Bulgaria, Hungary): EUR 1,200.00 (VAT included)
Area 2 (Austria, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland and Slovakia): EUR 2,200.00 (VAT included)
Area 3 (Germany, Slovenia): EUR 3,360.00 (VAT included)
Area 4 (Italy, Belgium, France, Luxemburg and the Netherlands): EUR 5,000.00 (VAT included)
* Only the continental areas. It is not allowed to take the car to the islands.
In all these cases, it is necessary to make a reservation request. The request will be either confirmed or denied within no more than 72 hours, depending on the availability of the car you requested.
A border crossing surcharge will also apply. This charge ranges from EUR 30 to EUR 300 (VAT included)/rental.
For all the other car groups: the cars cannot be returned at an office outside Romanian borders.

Driving to any other countries or islands with any car rented from Romania is strictly forbidden. Neglecting this, the customer will be responsible for all damages of the rented vehicle. In case of loss of the vehicle the renter is also fully liable.


Collecting and returning your vehicle


The driver must present proof of identity when collecting the vehicle.

During Office Hours
If you are delayed and arrive outside of office hours due to a delayed flight no additional charge will apply. This only applies if you enter your flight number when booking.
If you are late we will guarantee your rental for 1 hour. After this time your reserved car may be released and rented to another customer.

Out of Office Hours Collection
It may be possible to collect the vehicle out of office hours. This must be requested at the time of booking. The charge for this service is EUR 50.00. This service is not available if the rental is booked online.
We need the following information when you make your booking.
Flight number
Contact telephone number
Credit card details
If you do not collect the vehicle a "No Show" charge of EUR 65.00 will apply.

Out of Office Hours Return
If the vehicle is returned outside of office hours the driver is liable for damage or theft until the car has been inspected by a member of Budget staff.
You may return the vehicle out of hours if you request this at the time of booking. There is no charge for this service.

Instructions to return your vehicle outside of office hours: Please deposit keys in the key box available at the rental location. Any vehicle returned outside opening hours will remain under the responsibility of the renter. The rental will be closed and calculated at 12:00 at noon, the next Budget working day.


Special equipment


Baby seats, child seats and child booster seats are available at a cost of EUR 6.00 per day, up to a maximum charge of EUR 60.00 / rental.
If the child seat/child boosterseat is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay a charge of EUR 240.00 (VAT included) on top of the hire fee.

Snow chains are available at a cost of EUR 4.00 per day, up to a maximum charge of EUR 20.00 per rental.
If the snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay a charge of EUR 96.00 (VAT included) on top of the hire fee.

GPS units are available at a cost of EUR 5.00 per day up to maximum charge of EUR 50.00 per rental.
If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay a charge of EUR 180.00 (VAT included) on top of the hire fee.

Diesel car option: Not available

If you have a corporate or contracted agreement with us the charges may be different. Please check your contracted terms and conditions.



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