Car Rental for Italian Travelers - Vienna, Budapest & Eastern Europe
Traveling from Italy to Vienna, Budapest, or Romania? This page shows you where to pick up your car and how to explore Eastern Europe at your own pace.
Pick up your car with a free airport shuttle, drive with unlimited mileage, and explore Eastern Europe at your own pace, no hidden fees, no surprises.
Whether you're flying out of Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, or Venice, there's a Klass Wagen location ready for you on the other side.
1. Vienna → Surrounding Regions
Vienna is one of Europe's most rewarding city destinations. Land at Vienna International Airport (VIE), take the free Klass Wagen shuttle to pick up, and you're ready to explore. The Austrian capital is compact enough to navigate by car, and with unlimited mileage included, you can easily extend your trip into the surrounding countryside. The Vienna Woods, the Wachau Valley, or the Burgenland wine region are all within an hour's drive.
Pick up: Vienna International Airport (VIE)
2. Vienna → Budapest
This is a classic Central European loop and one of the most popular routes for Italian travelers. Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) into Vienna (VIE), pick up your Klass Wagen rental, and drive east to Budapest, roughly three hours on the motorway. Budapest is one of the most visited cities in Europe for good reason: stunning architecture, thermal baths, and a vibrant food and nightlife scene. Klass Wagen is at both VIE and BUD, giving you flexibility on where to pick up or drop off.
Pick up: Vienna (VIE) or Budapest (BUD)
3. Bucharest → Transylvania
Romania is one of the most accessible Eastern European destinations for Italian travelers. Land at OTP, take the free Klass Wagen shuttle, and you're on the road within minutes. Drive north toward Transylvania. Sinaia, Brasov, and Sighisoara are all within two to three hours of Bucharest. Romania's roads are uncrowded compared to Western Europe, and with unlimited mileage included, nothing is stopping you from covering serious ground.
Pick up: Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
4. Budapest → Surrounding Hungary Region
Budapest (BUD) is one of the easiest getaways for travelers from northern Italy. Budapest rewards a few days of exploration. The Danube promenade, the castle district, Szechenyi thermal baths, and the ruin bar scene in the Jewish Quarter are all easily covered by car or on foot. Klass Wagen at BUD offers flexible rental periods, so whether you're staying for a long weekend or a full week, you can book exactly what you need.
Pick up: Budapest Airport (BUD)
5. Cluj → Transylvania
Venice connects to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) via convenient hubs, and it's well worth the extra leg. Cluj is Transylvania's largest city, a buzzing student hub surrounded by medieval towns, mountain scenery, and some of Romania's most dramatic landscapes.
Pick up your Klass Wagen rental at CLJ, and you're in the heart of the region from day one. Maramures, the Apuseni Mountains, and the famous Turda Gorge are all within easy reach. No mileage cap means you can explore as widely as you like.
Pick up: Cluj Airport (CLJ)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Book Your Eastern Europe Road Trip from Italy?
Klass Wagen covers the main arrival airports for Italian travelers across Austria, Hungary, and Romania. Free airport shuttle, unlimited mileage, and flexible rental periods on every booking.
