Flying versus renting a car

As a general rule, if a trip is 6 hours or less, many companies may recommend driving instead of flying. But even if you choose to fly, you may need a rental car to get you from the airport to your accommodation and any other locations you'll visit during your trip.

Taxis and other transportation options may be available, but a rental car may be more cost-effective. Here's a simple rule of thumb to determine whether you need a taxi or a rental car: calculate the cost per km and then compare.

The average cost per kilometer for transport services such as Uber is between 1 and 2 euros per kilometer. Shipping charges can be difficult to calculate as pricing factors into a base rate, vehicle size, type of service, cost per kilometer, cost per minute, plus additional charges for waiting times or long pickup times. Add in a minimum fare and a tip, and it's easy to see how the costs can add up. Alternatively, a medium-sized rental car from Refelx Rent a Car Satu Mare can cost approximately 15-20 euros per day (plus taxes), and includes unlimited mileage.

If your trip requires you to drive more miles than you do on a typical day, it may be more cost-effective to rent a car. In general, the longer you reserve a car, the lower the daily rate will be