Private Airport Transfers in Romania
Romania's three main international airports — Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP), Cluj-Napoca International (CLJ), and Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR) — serve a country experiencing rapid growth in tourism. Bucharest's main airport (OTP) has a well-documented unofficial taxi problem at arrivals — fake or unlicensed taxis park outside the exits and quote flat rates significantly above the legitimate price. A pre-booked private car transfer from LocalsRide places a verified driver inside the official arrivals area, at a confirmed RON or EUR price, before you reach the exits.
Bucharest Airport: A Known Taxi Problem
Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) outside Bucharest is one of the airports in the EU where unofficial taxis at the exits have been persistently reported. Passengers who accept transport from drivers approaching them outside arrivals have paid 3–5× the legitimate fare. The UK FCO and several EU government advisories specifically mention this issue. Pre-booking a private car is the most reliable solution — your driver is confirmed inside the arrivals hall before you exit the building.
Cluj-Napoca and Transylvania
Cluj-Napoca International Airport serves Romania's second-largest city and the gateway to Transylvania — Bran Castle, Sibiu, Sighișoara, and the Apuseni mountains. Cluj-Napoca itself is a vibrant university city with a strong café culture and one of Romania's best restaurant scenes. Transfer from CLJ to the city centre is 8 kilometres.