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Book a car rental at Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
Enjoy the freedom and convenience of a rental car after landing at Sibiu Airport (SBZ). At VIP Cars, you can book any vehicle of your choice from reputable suppliers in Sibiu at the most competitive prices.
The airport is approx. 3 to 5 km away from central Sibiu. So if you want to travel directly to popular attractions like The Council's Tower or Brukenthal National Museum, you can reach them within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
SBZ is also the closest international airport to explore the famous Transfagarasan from the northern side, with the pass starting just 46 km away. It serves as an ideal pickup point for road trips through Southern Transylvania, including stunning stops like Balea Lake which is just a 1.5- to 2-hour drive (accessible by car in summer and early autumn).
With your rental car, you can even easily explore the castles & fortresses of Western Transylvania, which otherwise require multiple public transit connections. No matter what is on your itinerary, we have multiple deal options to help make your journey comfortable from beginning to end.
Car rental desks at Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
Major suppliers like Alamo, AutoUnion, Enterprise, Keddy by Europcar, Routes and National have their rental desks inside the main public arrivals area of SBZ.
After collecting your luggage and clearing customs, walk towards the arrivals hall inside the single passenger terminal building. All the companies are located slightly to the right side of this hall (you can easily spot the area with signboards).
Walk to your selected provider’s counter and clear any pending paperwork. After that you are directed towards the designated rental car parking lot, which is located directly across the road. It is just a short walk (1 to 2 minutes) from the main exit.
Note: If you have selected a meet & greet service or your provider works from an off-site location, follow the instructions carefully mentioned in your Rental Confirmation Voucher. It includes details of the exact meeting point, gate no., etc.
Car rental return at Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
To return the rental car at Sibiu Airport, follow the overhead road signs as you drive towards the airport premises to reach the main parking area. As you enter the parking facility, look for the signs “Rent a Car” or supplier-specific logos.
Park the vehicle in the respective bay of your provider, collect your belongings and walk across the short access road back into the main terminal hall. Hand over the keys to a staff member at their desk.
If you are returning the vehicle after hours, drop the keys in a secure box near your supplier’s counter inside the terminal or designated spot in the parking area. Exact details are given in your booking confirmation voucher.
One-way rental car from Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
You can easily select a different drop-off location with our one-way car rental deals at SBZ Airport. By booking a vehicle for one side, you can explore destinations that are beyond Sibiu without driving back to the starting point.
Here are some of the popular one-way routes taken by travelers from SBZ Airport:
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Sibiu Airport to Bucharest
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Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca
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Sibiu to Brasov
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Sibiu to Timisoara
Cross-border car rental at Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
You can rent a car at Sibiu Airport and explore some neighbouring countries of Romania. Cross-border car rentals are available for specific regions and the rental terms may differ from supplier to supplier.
It is important to inform your provider in advance about your travel plans to drive into Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, Austria, Slovakia and North Macedonia. Additional cross-border insurance (Green Card) and written permission may be required to enter certain countries.
Here are some of the routes you can take:
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The Central European Express: Sibiu Airport to Budapest (Hungary)
Key stops along the way: Corvin Castle, Szeged
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The Balkan Highway: Sibiu Airport to Belgrade (Serbia)
Key stops along the way: Timisoara Old Town, Vrsac
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The Danube & Imperial Citadel Trail: Sibiu Airport to Veliko Tarnovo & Northern Bulgaria
Key stops along the way: Curtea de Arges, Ruse, Tsarevets Fortress
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The Capital-to-Capital Corridor: Sibiu Airport to Sofia (Bulgaria)
Key stops along the way: Craiova, Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress
VIP Cars’ tips for renting a car at Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
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We highly recommend booking an SUV for ski resorts like Paltinis and rural roads or high-altitude passes in the Cindrel Mountains or Transalpina. During late autumn, winter and early spring, such places are filled with ice or snow.
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You might have to purchase country-specific electronic road vignettes to pay toll charges. For example, to enter Hungary, an e-matrica is required. Similarly, a BGTOLL e-vignette must be activated in your vehicle to enter Bulgaria. Confirm this with your supplier before leaving the SBZ Airport.
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Follow the general speed limit of 50 km/h for driving in downtown Sibiu, residential areas and villages. Historic zones and old towns typically have a limit of 50 km/h.
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Children between 135 cm and 150 cm in height must use an appropriate child seat/booster seat in Romania. You can add them as Extras while making an online reservation with us.
