Easily book an inchireri auto Cluj car rental online from GCA Rent A Car or over the phone and get your vehicle delivered to you at the airport. Then you can explore this interesting city at your own pace, organizing your itinerary exactly as you want it.
The narrow streets of the central town can be tricky, but there are good highways if you wish to tour some of the surrounding mountain areas.
The Cluj Napoca Airport
The Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ / LRCL), known as Avram Iancu Airport, is located just under six miles (9 kilometers) from the city center. It is the second largest airport in Romania. It is the main commercial, cultural, and industrial hub of the region of North Transylvania. Several airlines have regular flights to the airport, and some of them offer nonstop flights to destinations in Africa and the Middle East.
The airport features free WiFi throughout the terminal. There are also a few places to grab food and drink, as well as duty-free shopping. Other services include lost and found, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Several hotels are located near the airport, and most provide shuttle services to and from the terminal.
The weather in Cluj-Napoca is fairly mild all year round. It can get quite chilly in the winter, but spring and summer are comfortable. The warmest months are June and July. The city is a popular place for outdoor enthusiasts. It is home to numerous parks and forests, and it has a mountain range that offers ski and snowboarding. There are also many opportunities to take part in outdoor sports such as hiking and cycling. It is also home to a number of museums and art galleries. In addition, the city is famous for its restaurants and cafes.
The City Center
City Center hosts a variety of theater, dance and musical performances and is the home of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club and the Pearl Theatre Company. It also presents a roster of important national and international visiting artists; dance programs such as the annual Fall for Dance festival and partnerships with London’s Sadler’s Wells; and its own Tony-honored Encores! series of Broadway revivals. Its history includes the work of renowned theatre and musical artists, including Hume Cronyn, Helen Hayes, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Its other features include the Lobby Project, a series of conversations and performances that explore the complex legacy of the musical. The series takes place in the Grand Tier lobby an hour before each performance and is free for that evening’s ticket holders.
The Parking
The city of Cluj-Napoca offers a number of parking spaces for visitors to the area. There are both central and peripheral spots to choose from. Some of these spots offer shady areas to park under during the hot summer months. Others have convenient access to the bus and metro system. Some also have cool coffee shops and terraces for you to relax in.
One of the best things about rent a car in Cluj-Napoca is that you can easily visit many of the nearby attractions. A ten minute drive from the city center can take you to Central Park Simion Barnutiu or Assumption Cathedral. It is also just an hour’s drive to Retezat National Park. This is a spectacular mountainous region, with glacial lakes and rugged mountains to explore. You may also spot a number of wildlife animals, including bears and wild boars in this part of the Carpathian Mountains.
Renting a car from Cluj-Napoca Airport is a great way to experience this historic city. Most rental car companies are located at the airport terminal so you can pick up your car right after you depart the airplane. Just follow GCA Rent A Car at the airport once you collect your baggage and either walk or use a free shuttle bus to reach the rental car company office. You can then choose a car that fits your budget from small, midsize, or large SUVs.
