Rent a car and visit Cluj!
Why rent a car in Cluj?
Cluj-Napoca is a dynamic city with heavy traffic and tourist attractions spread over a wide area, making mobility essential. Renting a car helps you save time, travel in comfort, and enjoy total flexibility, whether you're visiting for business, with family, or just need a quick means of transport.
Main advantages:
Easy access to the surroundings: You can quickly visit spectacular attractions in Transylvania that are close to the city, such as Turda Salt Mine, Turda Gorge, or the traditional village of Rimetea in the Apuseni Mountains, which are harder to reach by bus or train.
Flexible schedule: You don’t depend on the fixed departure times of trains or buses, allowing you to set your own pace from the moment you arrive at the airport or in the city center.
Comfort and privacy: You travel in your own space, with enough room for luggage, which is ideal if you are with your friends or family.
Efficiency for groups: Splitting the cost of a rented car among several people can become more convenient than buying multiple public transport tickets or taking frequent taxi rides.
Here are the most beautiful and popular places to visit near Cluj-Napoca for a 1-day trip:
Turda Gorge & Tureni Gorge: Spectacular canyons for easy to moderate hikes, tall rock walls, caves, and marked trails (about 1 hour from Cluj).
Râmeț and Piatra Secuiului: A uniquely beautiful village, listed in the cultural heritage, where you can climb Piatra Secuiului for a huge panorama and also visit Colțești Fortress.
Bridal Veil Waterfall (Răchițele): A waterfall over 30 meters high in the Apuseni Mountains, perfect for a walk in the fresh air.
Tarnița Lake and Beliș-Fântânele Lake: Wonderful spots for walks along the water, kayaking, boat rides, or relaxing in the heart of nature.
For a multi-day trip (like a long weekend or a short vacation)
Rimetea – Colțești – Turda Gorge – Turda Salt Mine (South of Cluj and Alba counties)
Why go: It’s one of the most appreciated hiking and scenic routes in Transylvania.
What to visit:
Rimetea (Torockó): The UNESCO village known for its white houses with green shutters and a unique phenomenon where the sun seems to rise twice. You can climb Piatra Secuiului for a dreamlike panorama.
Colțești Fortress: The ruins of a 14th-century medieval fortress, located a short distance from Rimetea.
Turda Gorge: A spectacular hiking trail among tall rocky cliffs and suspension bridges.
Turda Salt Mine: One of the most impressive salt mines in the world, featuring an underground lake and a panoramic wheel.
Whether you choose a road trip through historic Transylvania, the clean mountains, or a spontaneous getaway to the sea, we provide you with the perfect car—safe and ready for the road. No stress, no fixed schedules—just you, your loved ones, and your story on four wheels.
Where are you headed next? Book your car and start the adventure!
Where is Hertz in Cluj?
The Hertz office in Cluj-Napoca is located right inside the car rental terminal at Avram Iancu Cluj-Napoca International Airport (Strada Traian Vuia no. 149, 400397 Cluj-Napoca).
