Pick up your vehicle at IAS terminal and explore Moldavia and Bucovina
Iasi International Airport (IAS) sits 8 km east of the city centre, connected via DN28 in about 15-20 minutes. The single terminal building hosts arrivals where you will meet your rental company representative or visit the desk according to your voucher. A vehicle collected here lets you drive straight toward Suceava, the monasteries of southern Bucovina, or the plains of Moldavia without navigating urban traffic first.
The airport page focuses on collection after your flight lands: meet-and-greet procedures, terminal layout, and routes radiating from IAS. If you need a car based in the city itself - university quarter pickups, longer urban stays, different supplier availability - visit our Iasi city page. Airport collection suits travellers arriving by air who want immediate road access; city collection suits those already in town or combining train and road segments.
We offer eligible cars at Iasi Airport with no deposit required and accept debit card or cash for the balance at pickup, depending on the vehicle. You pay a booking advance online by card when you reserve, then settle the rest and any extras - second driver, child seat, cross-border permit for Hungary, Bulgaria or Serbia, motorway vignette (Rovinieta) - on arrival. Each car lists its payment rules in the search results and voucher.
Four steps separate you from the open road once your wheels touch the IAS runway.
Exit the arrivals hall at the single terminal. If your flight is delayed, the supplier tracks it using the flight number you provided at booking; meet-and-greet staff adjust their schedule automatically.
Look for the desk or name-board shown in your voucher. Some suppliers operate a counter inside the terminal; others greet you in the arrivals zone. Present your voucher, driving licence and payment card.
The local company prepares a contract listing the vehicle, any pre-existing damage, fuel policy, excess, and optional services you added. Read it, sign, and keep a copy in the car throughout the rental.
Walk to the car park - usually adjacent to the terminal - inspect the vehicle with the agent, confirm fuel level, then head west on DN28 toward your destination. In the booking widget above, use the "Specify location" field to select Iasi Airport (IAS) as your pickup point.
DN28 and the E85 corridor open routes north into Bucovina, south across the Moldavian plain, and west into Transylvania.
8 km west on DN28, 15-20 minutes. Any compact or sedan handles urban streets and university district parking; a Dacia Logan or Opel Corsa fits narrow lanes and limited spaces.
140 km north-west on DN28 and E85, around two hours. Voronet, Moldovita and Sucevita monasteries lie on secondary roads; a Renault Captur or Hyundai Tucson offers ground clearance for unpaved monastery access routes and winter snow.
100 km west via DN28 toward Tirgu Frumos then south-west, roughly 90 minutes. The route climbs gently into the Eastern Carpathian foothills; any front-wheel-drive estate or crossover manages the grades and valley curves.
65 km south-east on E583, about one hour. Flat agricultural plain with straight two-lane roads; a fuel-efficient sedan such as a Renault Megane or Opel Astra keeps running costs low on longer inter-city trips.
Approximately 400 km south via E85 and A3, four to five hours depending on traffic around the capital. Motorway vignette (Rovinieta) required; a comfortable mid-size car or crossover - Renault Arkana, Hyundai Tucson - suits the distance and mixed road types.
The IAS fleet spans city runabouts to family crossovers, matched to plains touring and mountain access.
| Model | Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dacia Logan | Economy Sedan | City errands, budget-conscious trips, good boot space |
| Opel Corsa | Compact Hatchback | Urban parking, solo or couple travel, fuel economy |
| Toyota Aygo | Mini | Short city hops, tight streets, minimal luggage |
| Opel Astra | Compact Estate | Families, longer motorway drives, balanced comfort |
| Renault Megane | Compact Sedan | Business travel, inter-city routes, refined cabin |
| Renault Captur | Subcompact Crossover | Light gravel, monastery side-roads, higher seating |
| Renault Arkana | Coupe Crossover | Motorway comfort, style, versatile cargo area |
| Hyundai Tucson | Compact SUV | Family groups, winter conditions, rural exploration |
Models listed are examples; actual choice, specifications and availability appear in the booking widget above. Each vehicle displays its own payment terms, deposit requirement and excess level when you search.
Small preparations smooth the handover process and avoid last-minute confusion at the terminal.
Certain vehicles at IAS require no deposit block and accept debit card or cash, giving you flexibility if you do not hold a credit card.
Filter the search results by payment method; each car displays its deposit policy - zero-block or a specific hold amount - and acceptable payment types. No-deposit does not eliminate the excess; if damage occurs you remain liable up to the stated excess figure, which the contract and voucher both record. The absence of a deposit block and the excess level are independent attributes set by the supplier for that vehicle.
When you book online, you pay a booking advance by card through our secure gateway; we do not accept cash online. The remaining balance, along with any extras - child seat, second driver, motorway vignette, cross-border permit - you settle at the IAS desk or meet-and-greet point using the payment method listed for that car: debit card, cash, or credit card. Details appear in the search results, booking confirmation and voucher. For more on payment and advance structures, visit our dedicated guide.
Answers to common queries about collecting and returning a car at IAS.
Use the booking widget to search vehicles at Iasi Airport (IAS) and filter by payment method. Cars marked as accepting debit card or cash for the balance let you complete the rental without a credit card. You still pay the online booking advance by any card when you reserve.
Your voucher states either a desk location inside the single terminal building or a meet-and-greet in the arrivals zone. Some suppliers hold a name-board; others operate a counter near baggage claim. Check your voucher or contact us at [email protected] if the instruction is unclear.
Provide your flight number when booking. The rental company monitors arrivals and adjusts the pickup time automatically for delays of an hour or two. For longer disruptions, email [email protected] or call the emergency contact in your voucher so we can co-ordinate with the supplier.
Yes. DN28 connects to E85 southbound, which joins the A3 motorway toward the capital - about 400 km and four to five hours. Remember to purchase a motorway vignette (Rovinieta) online or at a border if you use national roads and motorways. For city-based pickup in the capital, see our Bucharest page.
No. If the vehicle's listing shows no deposit required and accepts debit card or cash, you can complete the rental with those methods. The absence of a deposit block does not change the excess amount; you remain responsible for damage up to the excess stated in the contract.
Yes. Petrol stations - OMV, Petrom, MOL - operate along DN28 between the city centre and the airport. Fill the tank before driving to the return point to match the level recorded at pickup and avoid refuelling fees.
Search the live fleet above, compare no-deposit and flexible-payment options, and secure your booking with a small online advance. Meet your car minutes after landing and drive straight into the heart of Moldavia. For broader context on renting across the country, return to our Romania car rental overview.