Car rental in Moldova
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Why drive in Moldova
Driving in Moldova lets you go beyond Chisinau to the wine cellars of Cricova and Milestii Mici, or the Dniester River scenery near Vadul lui Voda. Country roads lead to villages, orchards and sunflower fields that are hard to reach by bus.
With your own car you can visit the cliff top monastery at Orheiul Vechi or the forested Codru Reserve on a simple day trip. A rental gives you the flexibility to explore small market towns and rural guesthouses at a gentle pace.
Good to know before you drive
The essentials for a smooth, ticket-free trip.
Speed limits
Parking
Paid short-stay zones in city centres — buy a ticket and display it.
Alcohol limit
Typically 0.05% blood-alcohol limit; lower for new drivers.
Vignette / tolls
Check whether a motorway vignette or tolls apply — many rentals include one.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Fines for traffic violations
The common currency in Moldova is the leu. Fines are calculated in this currency.
Violation | Penalty (MDL) |
Speeding | 400-1000 |
Violation of pedestrians' rights | 200 |
Incorrect passage through a level crossing | 2000-3000 |
Running a red light | 500-600 |
Violation creating a risk of an accident | 600-1000 |
Accident with minor injuries | 1000 |
Improper stopping / parking | Up to 200 |
Ignoring road signs and markings | 400-500 |
Lack of insurance | 100-200 |
Dirty number plates, windows, lights | 20-60 |
If the fine is paid within the first 3 days of receipt, it may be possible to pay only half the amount.
Speed limit: driving a hire car in Moldova
If there are no additional signs on a particular stretch of road, you must follow the standard speed limits:
- Maximum speed within built-up areas - 50 km/h;
- Limit for roads outside urban areas - 90 km/h;
- Limit on motorways - 110 km/h.
Speeding is punishable by a substantial fine (it is considered a serious offence).
Toll roads
Toll roads must be paid for only by motorists whose number plates are of foreign origin. For this you need to buy a special vignette, with a minimum duration of 7 days (even if your stay in the country is shorter). The longer you use the roads, the higher the fee. The lowest price is 4 euros, the maximum is 50 euros (for 180 days). Payment of the vignette is confirmed by a certificate and receipt.
The cost of fuel
In Moldova, filling stations can offer customers several types of petrol, two types of gas and diesel fuel. You are allowed to carry petrol in a canister.
Prices:
- 92 petrol - 0.814 euros;
- 95 petrol - 0.823 euros;
- 98 petrol - 0.855 euros;
- Gas (liquefied petroleum) - 0.464 euros;
- Gas (methane) - 0.382 euros;
- Diesel - 0.763 euros.
What drivers say about Moldova
"Our family trip around Moldova went really smoothly with this rental. Child seats were clean, car was spacious and fuel efficient. Pick-up staff were kind and patient with the kids. Only downside was a small delay at drop-off as there was just one person on the desk."
"Nice clean car for our weekend getaway, smooth process and helpful staff. Only minor issue was waiting a bit longer at pick-up than expected."
"We had fun driving around with friends, car ran well and the price was fair. Still, pick-up instructions were confusing and we had to call twice to find the office."
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