Before you book, look at eight things: how big the deposit is and which card it is blocked on, what the daily price includes, how many kilometres are included, the fuel policy, what the optional cover includes, whether you can take the car abroad, what happens if you return it early and how the handover works. At Rentio, all these rules are written in the public Terms and conditions.

If you are coming from London, the closest option is Satu Mare International Airport itself, with Wizz Air, and from there you are in town in about 20 minutes. From Italy, Spain or Germany, most direct flights go to Cluj, about 185 km from Satu Mare. Debrecen (Hungary) is about 115 km away, and Baia Mare airport has flights to Bucharest. You pick up your Rentio car directly at Satu Mare Airport; for Cluj and Debrecen there is a private transfer, on request.

A one-day loop of about 140 km from Satu Mare through Vama, Negrești-Oaș, Luna Șes, Certeze, Bixad and Călinești-Oaș, plus a 2-day option to the Merry Cemetery in Săpânța, with distances and rental costs.

If you have an accident or find damage on your rental car, notify Rentio immediately on +40 746 678 872 and get the documents required by the contract. Without them, repair costs are yours, even with SMART Insurance.

The Rentio fleet includes six automatic premium models "or similar": BMW X6, Mercedes ML, VW Touareg, BMW 3 Series, Audi A5 and BMW X1, from 40 €/day (7+ days) up to 115 €/day, VAT included. Choose a STANDARD deposit of 250–400 € or SMART Insurance with a 0 € deposit.

At Rentio, from 7 days upwards you pay the reduced daily rate, for example 28 €/day for the Opel Astra. A month (30 days) with an Opel Astra costs 840 €, VAT included, with 400 km/day and a choice between the STANDARD deposit and SMART Insurance.

Rentio has 12 automatic models (or similar) for car rental in Satu Mare, from the Golf Plus to the BMW X6, from €33/day for rentals of at least 7 days, VAT included. Choose the STANDARD deposit (€200–400) or SMART Insurance (€0 deposit), and book early.

The Wizz Air London Luton – Satu Mare flight runs all year round. Book your car online, pick it up at Satu Mare International Airport and drive home; you need an International Driving Permit alongside your UK licence and a credit card for the deposit.

In one day you can drive the Satu Mare – Săpânța – Sighetu Marmației – Bârsana – Gutâi Pass – Baia Mare – Satu Mare loop, about 285 km, within the 400 km/day included in the Rentio rate. In 2–3 days you can add the Iza Valley, Ieud, the Mocănița steam train and the UNESCO wooden churches near Baia Mare.

At pickup, photograph the car and make sure scratches, fuel level and mileage are recorded on the handover form. On return, bring the car back with the same fuel level, clean and to the agreed place, then sign the return form to avoid extra charges.