Pick up your car directly at SBZ terminal and drive into the mountains.
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) sits 5 km west of Sibiu city centre, connected by DN1 in about 10 minutes. The compact terminal handles arrivals efficiently, with rental desks or meet-and-greet handover points near the baggage claim area. Flight number entry at booking stage ensures someone is there even if your arrival shifts by an hour or two.
From SBZ you can head east into Sibiu itself or follow DN1 north-east toward Medias and Sighisoara, south toward Sebes and the A1 motorway junction for Alba Iulia or Deva. The Transfagarasan DN7C northern access begins 30 km south via DN1 to the Cartisoara turn-off, opening roughly June through October. We offer Romania car rental overview services at this airport through local partner companies who provide the vehicle, sign the contract and issue a voucher with their contact details.
This page focuses on airport collection after your flight. If you prefer to collect from the city centre with more time to plan, see Sibiu in-town options. At the airport you meet immediately after landing, load luggage and leave; the city desk may suit multi-day stays with a hotel base first.
Four steps from wheels-down to wheels-rolling. In the booking widget above, use the "Specify location" field and select Sibiu Airport (SBZ) to see cars available for airport pickup.
Collect bags, clear customs and head toward arrivals. Your flight number entered at booking ensures the rental company tracks delays.
Look for a representative holding a sign with your name or walk to the rental desk inside the terminal. Your voucher confirms time and method.
Present your driving licence and payment card. The rental company inspects documents, signs the hire agreement, records any existing marks on the vehicle and confirms fuel policy.
Load luggage, adjust mirrors, check motorway vignette (Rovinieta) sticker on the windscreen and exit onto DN1. Journey begins.
Five common routes showing distance, approximate time and which vehicle type suits the road.
Sample models from the SBZ fleet. Actual vehicles, categories and availability appear when you search.
| Model | Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dacia Logan | Economy | DN1 runs, city visits, budget travel |
| Opel Corsa | Small | Solo or couple, narrow streets, short trips |
| Toyota Aygo | Mini | Quick airport-to-hotel shuttles, parking ease |
| Opel Astra | Compact | Family luggage, motorway comfort |
| Renault Megane | Standard | Longer trips, four adults, boot space |
| Renault Captur | Compact SUV | Higher seating, extra ground clearance |
| Hyundai Tucson | SUV | Mountain forest roads, winter conditions |
| Renault Arkana | Coupe SUV | Style plus practicality, highway cruising |
| Opel Vivaro | Van | Group travel, ski gear, bike racks |
These models illustrate the range. Each rental company at Sibiu Airport maintains a different fleet, and the search widget shows live options with exact terms, deposit requirements and payment methods.
Six practical notes to smooth out collection and drop-off at SBZ.
Finding and booking cars that skip the deposit block or accept debit cards and cash at SBZ.
The booking widget above lists payment options for each car individually. Look for badges labelled "No Deposit" or "Debit Card Accepted" in the results. Not every model qualifies; availability depends on the rental company and vehicle. No deposit does not remove the excess (damage liability); it only means no funds are frozen on your card at pickup.
When you complete a reservation you pay a booking advance by card online. The remaining balance is settled at Sibiu Airport when you collect the keys; acceptable methods-debit card, cash or credit card-are shown during booking and printed on your voucher. For full details on how the two-stage process works, visit our payment and advance page.
Answers to six queries we hear about collecting cars at SBZ.
Selected vehicles accept debit cards or cash for the balance payment. Check the payment-method badge on each car in the search results; terms vary by model and rental company.
Some companies operate a counter near arrivals; others use a meet-and-greet representative holding a name board. Your voucher confirms the exact method and location.
The northern approach at Cartisoara lies 30 km south via DN1, about 30 minutes. DN7C itself opens roughly June to October; check current status before planning a crossing.
Enter your flight number at booking. The rental company monitors arrivals and adjusts the pickup schedule. If the delay exceeds two hours, the voucher includes a contact number to confirm.
Yes. The Rovinieta sticker is required on national roads and motorways in Romania. Rental cars include it; check the windscreen before leaving the car park.
Absolutely. The 150 km route via DN1 and A1 takes about two hours. Many visitors collect at SBZ and reach Brasov in time for lunch.
Search live availability above, compare payment terms for each model and book online. Your voucher arrives by email with full pickup instructions, contact details and balance-payment methods for SBZ.