The best airport to fly into is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), locatd in Romania's capital city of Bucharest. From there, you have several options for reaching Sinaia. The average travel time by car from OTP to Sinaia is approximately 1.5 hours (110km). Please note that driving in Romania is done on the right-hand side of the road.

Important:

Anyone without an European Union (EU) driver's license must obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to be able to rent a vehicle in Romania. Please visit the following resources for more information:

International Driving Permit (IDP) - Transport Canada

How to get an international driving license (Canada)

Private Transport - Car Rental (~1.5 hours)

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport offers a wide selection of car rental options, including well-known international brands (Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Sixt), as well as several reputable local providers. We recommend choosing the company you feel most comfortable with. Please note that August is considered "PEAK" travel season, therefore rental prices may be higher than usual.

A car rental website Richard frequently uses when travelling to Romania: https://www.carjet.com/cheap-car-rental/index.htm#

Private Transport - Minibus

We are currently in discussion with a specific minibus company for pickups from the airport. We will share more details once finalized.

In the meantime, you may wish to explore the following airport pickup option: https://www.transferairport.ro/en/

Public Transit - Train (~3.5 hours)

Travelling by train will be the most budget-friendly option, which involves two trains trips.

The first train will take you directly from the OTP Arrival Terminal to Bucharest North Railway Station (Bucharest Gara de Nord). Bucharest North is the city's main train station. From there, you will find several connecting train options to travel to Sinaia Railway Station.

Tickets can be booked in advance through the official Romanian Railways website at https://bilete.cfrcalatori.ro/ro-RO/Itineraries and displayed digitally on the train.

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