Car rental in Chernivtsi

Car rental in Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Chernivtsi (also spelled Chernovtsy) is the capital of Bukovyna, with a UNESCO-listed university in the former Residence of the Metropolitans, close to the borders with Romania and Moldova. From here people drive to Khotyn Fortress, Kamianets-Podilskyi and the Bukovynian Carpathians. Renting a car in Chernivtsi lets you plan these trips on your own schedule, without buses or taxis. Car hire is provided by NarsCars — the company has been in the car rental market for over 10 years, since 2016, and runs a fleet of more than 180 cars, all no more than 5 years old. You can book a car online on the website in a few minutes — and it costs 10% less.

Where to pick up the car and how delivery works

Cars are handed over and returned at the NarsCars pickup point at Parkovyi Passage, 2 by prior booking — the exact time is agreed with a manager. The customer receives the car, the keys and a condition report. You can also pick up and return the car at Chernivtsi railway station. Chernivtsi Airport is currently closed to flights, so instead of an airport pickup we deliver the car to any address in the city. Paid delivery to an address in Chernivtsi and around the region is available. If you plan to leave the car in another city, this can be arranged with the One Way service.

Rental options

NarsCars offers several options to suit your route, term and whether you need a driver.

Self-drive

Self-drive is the basic rental format. The customer chooses a model in the catalogue and uses the car for the whole term of the contract. You may drive within government-controlled territory of Ukraine; you may not enter combat zones, temporarily occupied territories or come within 50 km of them — this is a condition of the rental contract. Self-drive car hire in Chernivtsi is available from one day, with no maximum term. The mileage limit is 300 km per day and up to 4,500 km per month — extra kilometres are charged separately, and for long routes around the region or between cities you can add the Unlimited Mileage option. The car is handed over with a full tank, a clean interior and an inspection report recording the condition of the body at handover. It is returned in the same condition at the time set in the contract.

This option suits trips with a flexible schedule: trips to Khotyn or Kamianets-Podilskyi, routes through the Bukovynian Carpathians, business trips around the region, or a replacement while your own car is being repaired or serviced.

Daily hire

Daily hire is designed for short trips when you need a car for a specific purpose without long-term commitments. It covers weekend trips, two-day business trips and holiday journeys. Daily car hire in Chernivtsi is calculated as a fixed 24-hour period from the moment the keys are handed over to the customer. The period starts when the handover report is signed and ends at the same time the next calendar day. Running a little late? The first 2 hours after the agreed return time are free. If you need longer — for example, because of an air raid alert — just call your manager and we will extend the rental by another day at your rate. Extensions must be agreed with the manager at least one day before the contract ends, and earlier is better. Per-minute hire is not available.

Long-term and monthly hire

Long-term car hire in Chernivtsi starts from 1 month, and the best terms apply to rentals of 3 months or more. This option is designed for work projects lasting several months, replacing your own car during major repairs, and corporate needs without running a company fleet. The longer the term, the lower the daily rate: for example, an MG ZS or Suzuki Vitara costs €37 per day for 1–3 days and €25 from 26 days; a Toyota Camry 2024 costs €62 and €45. Payment is monthly. Mileage is up to 4,500 km per month, and the limit can be removed with the Unlimited Mileage option. CASCO and compulsory motor third-party liability insurance remain the company's responsibility for the whole period, as does scheduled servicing every 10,000 km.

The key advantage of this option is a replacement car. During a lengthy repair, you get a car of the same class. More details are on the Long-term rental page.

With a driver

Car hire with a driver in Chernivtsi is available to both private customers and companies. It is chosen for business meetings with travel between locations, accompanying guests or transferring a working group between points along a route. The car is driven by a professional driver who knows the city.

The minimum term is one day, with no maximum. The price is calculated individually for each request and depends on the car class, the number of days and the route. Trips with a driver are made only within Ukraine. The service can be booked as a one-off trip or as a long-term contract with a dedicated driver for the whole term. More details are on the Car hire with a driver in Chernivtsi page.

Fleet by class

The NarsCars fleet has seven classes, and any model can be delivered to Chernivtsi:

1. Economy — MG ZS.
2. Mid-size — MG ZS 2025.
3. Business — Toyota Camry 2024, Toyota Camry Hybrid 2024.
4. SUV — Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki S-Cross, Renault Duster, Mitsubishi ASX, Mitsubishi Outlander, MG One, MG HS, Volkswagen T-Roc, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Kuga, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan 2026, Volkswagen Tayron 2026.
5. Minivan — 7-seat Peugeot Rifter, Peugeot Traveller, Citroen SpaceTourer, Fiat Scudo, 9-seat Hyundai Staria.
6. Premium — Toyota Prado, Volkswagen Touareg.
7. Pickup — Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Peugeot Landtrek.
8. Electric cars and convertibles — check availability in Chernivtsi in the catalogue or with a manager.

Rental terms

A rental contract at the NarsCars pickup point in Chernivtsi takes 10–15 minutes — in person or remotely via the Diia app. The rules rest on three basic conditions: confirming the driver's identity, choosing the deposit option and keeping within the mileage limits for the term of the contract.

Driver requirements

The car can be driven by a customer aged 21 or over with at least 2 years of driving experience. The set of documents is minimal and depends on citizenship.

Ukrainian citizens provide:

• a passport or ID card;
• a category B driving licence;
• a tax ID number.

Foreign nationals provide a national passport and an international driving permit, or a national licence with the name in Latin letters.

Deposit and protection against financial risks

As standard, a deposit is blocked on the customer's bank card — no money is charged, and the amount is released after the car is returned undamaged. The deposit depends on the car class — from €400.

Car hire with no deposit is available with the Full Protection package. Instead of a large deposit, only a refundable guarantee deposit of €100 (€1,000 for the premium class) is blocked; it covers traffic fines and other compensation under the contract. If there are no violations, the deposit is released on the day the car is returned with a full tank.

The company offers two options:

• Full Protection — subject to the rental agreement terms, zero financial liability for body damage, accidents, theft, wheels and glass, plus car wash and war-risk cover;
• without Full Protection — a deposit is blocked on your card, and in the event of an accident or damage to the car it is withheld as a penalty under the rental contract.

Mileage, insurance and travel abroad

The mileage limit is 300 km per day and no more than 4,500 km per month. Extra kilometres are charged per km at the class rate, and for long trips you can add the Unlimited Mileage option, which removes the limits for the whole term.

In the event of an accident, the driver calls the police on 112, informs the insurer and notifies NarsCars before any repairs are carried out. If the incident is not recorded, liability is determined by the terms of the rental contract.

Travel to EU countries and Moldova is arranged with the Travel Abroad option — with the car returned to Ukraine only. Agree any trip abroad with the manager when booking.

Pick-up and delivery

Cars are handed over and returned in Chernivtsi at the NarsCars pickup point at Parkovyi Passage, 2 by prior booking. The customer receives the keys, a full tank and a handover report recording the car's condition. Car hire in Chernivtsi is also available with delivery to a city address — a hotel, business centre or office — and to the railway station. Delivery around the region is possible — the price depends on the distance. Returning the car in another city is arranged with the One Way option.

Rent a car in Chernivtsi: daily hire, no deposit, minibuses

If you are looking for car sharing in Chernivtsi, NarsCars daily hire is a simple alternative: book online in a few minutes and rent from one day. Daily car hire suits trips to Khotyn or Kamianets-Podilskyi, errands in the city or a drive to the Carpathians. Car rental with no deposit is available with Full Protection, and self-drive is the standard option — you drive the car yourself for the whole term.

For families and groups there are minibuses and vans — Peugeot Traveller, Citroen SpaceTourer, Fiat Scudo and the 9-seat Hyundai Staria; for trips out of town there are SUVs and crossovers, and business, premium and electric cars are also available. Car rental prices in Chernivtsi depend on the class and the term: the longer you rent, the cheaper each day, and booking online gives an extra 10% discount.

Minivan, van and minibus hire without a driver

For a move, a group trip or a work crew you can rent a van or minibus without a driver — Peugeot Traveller, Citroen SpaceTourer, Fiat Scudo or the 9-seat Hyundai Staria. It can be driven on a category B licence, is handed over at the NarsCars pickup point in Chernivtsi by prior booking, and, as with other classes, the daily rate falls the longer you rent.

Car rental prices

In Chernivtsi the rental price depends on the car class and the length of the contract — each longer rate period lowers the daily rate: the 4–9 day rate is lower than the 1–3 day rate, a further discount applies from 10 days, and from 26 days the daily price is at its lowest. For example, an MG ZS or Suzuki Vitara costs €37 per day for 1–3 days and €25 from 26 days; the 9-seat Hyundai Staria minivan costs €110 and €65. Booking online on the website gives a 10% discount.

Driving tips for Chernivtsi

The historic centre of Chernivtsi has cobblestones, narrow one-way streets and noticeable hills, so plan your route and parking in advance. There are often queues at the border crossing into Romania — allow extra time.

On Bukovyna's mountain roads keep your distance, use engine braking and do not overtake on bends; winter tyres are a must in winter. When driving, follow the rules that apply under martial law, including the curfew.

Why choose NarsCars

The company has been in the car rental market for over 10 years and regularly renews its fleet — all cars are no more than 5 years old, and customers have left over 1,300 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.9. Booking on the website lowers the daily rate by 10% for all car classes. Our call centre is available daily from 9:00 to 19:00 by phone and chat. If the car breaks down through no fault of the driver, the customer gets a replacement car of the same class.

NarsCars works with companies and international and non-governmental organisations: bank transfer with VAT, a full set of closing documents and a bilingual contract in Ukrainian and English. Terms are on the Car rental for business page.

In addition to the basic contract, the company offers extra options. Child seats of groups 0+/1/2/3 are designed for children weighing 0 to 36 kg and meet the ECE R44/04 standard, so parents don't need to bring their own. For long motorway trips you can add a second driver with the Additional Driver option.