Car Hire in Bacau

About Bacau

Bacau is a city in Romania, more precisely in the northeastern part of the country. The city is part of Bacău County and is considered the 12th largest city in Romania. The first evidence of settlement in the city dates back to the 6th and 7th centuries. Of course, people lived here much earlier, but they began to organize and build settlements only later. The city was founded on the banks of the Bistrița River at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Bacau is located in the historical region of Moldova.

This city, like all of Romania, has a very rich, long, and turbulent past. Many different civilizations and cultures passed by here and tried to dominate this area. Today there is a lot of evidence of these events and times from the past and you can see this in many different cultural, historical, and religious sights. This makes Bacau a very popular destination for tourists and travelers from all over the world. If you are planning a road trip through Romania, you should definitely put Bacau on your list of places to stop and spend a few days, you will not regret it. There really is something for everyone here. Bacau could also be a perfect starting point for your road trip through Romania or even a road trip through the Balkans. This is truly a vibrant and unique country with very friendly people, so you can be sure to have a great experience on the roads of Romania. Buckle up and drive safely!

Basic info and car hire in Bacau

• Location: Northeastern Romania
• Population: 144,307
• Official language: Romanian
• Currency: Romanian leu
• Weather: Bacau has a humid continental climate
• Internet coverage: Hotels, bars, restaurants, and cafes offer Wi-Fi.
• Road conditions:  Road conditions in Bacau are generally good. 
• Car hire in Bacau:  Car hire in Bacau is a great idea to explore all of what Romania has to offer. The most common pick-up location is at Bacau Airport. There are many different car rental companies available and they all offer competitive prices. So it's best to book a car three or eight weeks ahead of time - this will ensure you get an affordable rate! Alternatively, if your travel plans change last minute there are plenty around who can help out as well; just look no further than us here at Orbit Car Hire.

 Driving in Bacau

If you want to explore Bacau and the surrounding areas of the city properly, then a rental car here is undoubtedly the best option for you. The roads here are usually in good condition, the landscapes are breathtaking and all you have to do is follow the traffic rules, and obey the road signs and you will have no problems driving through Romania and Bacau. It is important to know that in rural areas some roads are not so well maintained and often there are potholes on the roads.

If you want to explore Bacau city center, it is best to park your car in a parking garage or public parking lot and explore the city center on foot. When you are done exploring the center of Bacau, you can get in your car and drive around to explore this amazing place. Buckle up and drive safely!

• Age limits: The minimum age to drive a car in Romania is 18 years old. The minimum age to rent a car in Romania is 21 years old and with some suppliers for people over 75 years of age, you must also have held a driving license for a minimum of 12 months. Young driver surcharges may apply to many car rental companies for people under 25 years of age. This information is visible in the search engine with Orbit Car Hire.
• International Driving Permit: An International Driving Permit is required in addition to a National Driving License if the National Driving License you or any of the Additional Drivers hold is not clearly identifiable as a Driving License, eg, it is in a non-Latin alphabet (eg Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Japanese). It can also depend on the country or car rental company you are renting with. If you have found a car on our website, you can press the rental terms link from the supplier for more information about driving license requirements. You will need to have identification with you such as a passport and ID cards. When you pick up your rental car you need to have your voucher with you.
• Additional papers: A credit card in the name of the main driver needs to be presented. A security deposit may be required while renting a car so the credit card must have sufficient funds. You can find details about the security deposit listed while booking the vehicle as well as on your voucher. It is important to have a valid driving license with the name of the main driver as well as additional drivers when it applies. You will need to have identification with you such as a passport and ID cards. When you pick up your rental car you need to have your voucher with you.
• Additional requirements: Reflective jackets (mandatory to carry in your vehicle and wear if walking on the road or hard shoulder in the event of emergency or breakdown), Warning triangle (compulsory in every vehicle with more than two wheels) , Headlamp beam deflectors (depending on your car, you will either need deflector stickers or have to adjust the beam manually), Fire extinguisher (compulsory in all vehicles), First aid kit (compulsory in all vehicles), Crash helmets are compulsory for riders of mopeds and motorcycles, as well as trikes and quads without closed bodywork. Mopeds and motorcycles on the road must have their lights on at all times. 
• Children in the car: Children under the age of 12 years are not allowed to travel in the front passenger seat. A child up to 3 years old must use an appropriate child restraint for their size. A child under 12 years of age and shorter than 150 cm must use either an appropriate child restraint or a booster seat.
• Driving side of the road: Right Hand
• Lights:  All vehicles must drive with their headlights on, between 22:00 and 6:00
• General speed limits: Romania uses the metric system for all road signs, meaning speed limits and other road signs including distance are indicated using kilometers and meters. These are the general speed limits for private cars:. In built-up areas 50km/h (unless otherwise stated on local signs), Outside built-up areas 90km/h – 100km/h (unless otherwise stated on local signs), Motorways 130km/h. 

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What to see in Bacau

Bacau is a very unique and welcoming city. There is a lot to see and do here, not only in the city of Bacau but also in the surroundings of the city. There is wonderful nature around the city and you can always find something for yourself here. The city is also well connected with other parts of the country and the region, so if you are traveling on the roads of Romania, Moldova, or the Balkans, you should definitely visit this city.

If you come to Bacau, you should definitely not miss Mircea Cancicov Park. This place is very popular among both locals and tourists. There is really a lot to do here, you can just walk in the park and relax under the trees, or you can play sports or sit in a cafe, etc. Several busts of personalities have been placed in the park, including those of Mihai Eminescu, Ion Creangă, Costache Negri, Alecu Russo, Mircea Cancicov, Mihail Kogălniceanu, and C. Pintea.

Another attraction you should definitely visit is the Orthodox Cathedral of the Assumption of the Lord. This cathedral was built in the 20th century and is truly an architectural masterpiece. It is a trademark of the city and is worth visiting both from the inside and the outside.

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Drive your rental car beyond Bacau

Romania is a country in Europe, more precisely at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. Romania has 5 neighboring countries, it borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east and the Black Sea to the southeast. Romania is the twelfth most populous country in Europe and the sixth most populous member state of the European Union. The capital of Romania is Bucharest and there are several major cities in the country: Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Constanța, Craiova, Brașov, and Galați.

Romania is one of the hidden gems of Europe. Tourism here has developed strongly and quickly in the last decade and this country really has a lot to offer for every kind of tourist and traveler. There is really something for everyone who comes here. The offer is really huge. You can visit some great cities that are developing and modernized, but still full of remnants from the past and strong traditions and spirit. The cities here are very rich culturally and there are many cultural events throughout the year. There are many great museums, galleries, concerts, plays, operas, etc. that you should definitely visit while exploring Romania. But besides the bigger cities, Romania also has an excellent nature with all kinds of outdoor opportunities. You can do all kinds of sports activities here: climbing, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, rafting, running, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, skating, etc. So, for those who are looking for an active holiday, this is undoubtedly the perfect destination, as you can find all kinds of activities here. Besides nature, you can also explore small towns and villages. You will meet very friendly locals here, who is very positive and always ready to help and guide you. When you come to some traditional small Romanian villages, you will get a glimpse of the traditional life of the people in Romania. The traditions are really interesting and unique and the best part is that they are very different from one part of the country to another. Romania is known as a country of many faces and as you drive through Romania, you will notice that life is very different in the north than in the south. There are differences from village to village and all this makes Romania an even richer country. The different parts of the country are well connected. The roads are generally in good condition, but there are some roads, especially in the rural areas, that are not so well maintained and can have some holes. This means that you should reduce your speed if necessary.

Places to see and things to do in Romania: Dracula's Castle in Transylvania, Romania's most beautiful castle: Peleș Castle, A Gothic masterpiece in Brasov: The Black Church, Brukenthal and Astra Museums in Sibiu, Bohemia, Hiking in the wild Carpathian Mountains, Romania's most famous natural landscape: the Danube Delta, discover how good Romanian wines are, observe brown bears in their natural habitat, admire the 500-year-old painted monasteries of Bukovina, take a slow and scenic steam train ride, travel back to the Middle Ages in the UNESCO citadel of Sighișoara, taste traditional Romanian food and tasty vegetables, ride an underground Ferris wheel in the Turda salt mine, visit the largest building in Europe: Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, drive on the famous Transfăgărășan highway, enjoy the nightlife in Bucharest Old Town, see the Romanian Sphinx in Bucegi Mountains, experience the authentic Romanian village life, visit Romania's, Haunted Forest...

Where to eat, drink, and party in Bacau

Bacau is the perfect place to explore Romanian cuisine and also Balkan cuisine. The food here is very tasty and full of flavor. You can find many different restaurants in Bacau. You can go to a place that serves traditional Romanian cuisine, there are also places with modern Romanian cuisine and of course, there are places where you can order menus from all over the world. So the offer is really wide, it is up to you what kind of taste you prefer, but one thing is for sure, you will not go hungry in Bacau.

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