Which car to rent in winter? Driver guide to slippery roads

Which car to rent for the winter period? To answer this question, you need to think about what purpose your rental car will serve. Depending on whether you drive mainly in the congested area of ​​Bucharest or cross the mountain roads of the Carpathians, the road conditions are usually completely different.

Why is it important to choose the right car in winter?

Romania is a country with a very diversified geography and around 30% of its surface is occupied by the Carpathians, where large urban centers such as Brașov, Curtea de Argeș or Târgu Jiu are located. In these areas many houses are located on steep slopes and are difficult to access in winter due to snow. In such conditions, it is recommended to four-wheel drive (4×4).

On the other hand, cities in the south-east of the country, located in flat areas, such as Bucharest, Constanta or Brăila, are less often affected by heavy snow, so good quality all-season tires are sufficient in these places.

What features should the ideal winter car have?

The ideal winter car should be equipped with good quality all-season or winter tires. It should also have safety systems such as ABS, traction control and steering stability control. All operating fluids must be suitable for low temperatures, including winter windshield fluid.

Before the cold season it is worth checking the technical conditions of the vehicle, for example the condition of the seals, which can be damaged in the cold. All vehicles from the DEX CAR fleet they are equipped with new tires and driver assistance systems.

The best types of cars for winter driving

Regardless of the conditions, the best car for winter driving will always be an SUV equipped with all-wheel drive (4×4), which automatically engages when the wheels start to slip.

However, if you do not intend to travel in heavily snowy areas, a classic sedan or hatchback, equipped with driver assistance systems such as ESP, and front-wheel drive will be sufficient. Avoid rear-wheel drive cars or very low sports cars.

Where to rent a car well prepared for the winter

Try to avoid large commercial car rental companies, where you usually only get a car of a certain size class. Instead of the reserved urban SUV, you can get another smaller vehicle with weaker parameters.

Also avoid carsharing: you never know how worn out the vehicle used by another user is. From DEX CAR you will always receive a car chosen according to your needs. In the offer you can find 3 classes of SUV with 4×4 traction.

Holiday car rental: why it’s worth booking in advance

During the holiday season, demand for car rental increases and vehicle availability decreases rapidly. An advance booking not only avoids the lack of car in the desired period, but also guarantees a lower price: the closer you get to the holidays, the more the rates tend to increase. Plus, you have a wider range of models to choose from and plan your trip with complete peace of mind, without the stress of transport.

At DEX CAR car rental we do not increase rates on public holidays. Plus, you can benefit from special holiday promotions!

Are you interested in our offer? Check available cars for short term rental OR lung!

Do you want to know more about car rental? Read our article «How to rent a car safely: the complete guide».

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