Calculate what you earn as an Uber or Bolt driver in Romania
The truth about income, costs and strategy, straight from an experienced driver. No false promises, just real ride-hailing numbers.
Example calculation, per month
45 h/week · 80 RON/hour · own car · SRL Micro
- Gross income
- 15,900 RON
- App commission
- -3,897 RON
- Fuel
- -4,384 RON
- Car: maintenance, insurance, cleaning
- -890 RON
- Taxes, contributions, employment contract
- -3,364 RON
- Accountant and other expenses
- -300 RON
The calculator’s default values. Your result depends on the city, the car and the legal form.
Calculate for your situationReal Uber/Bolt Earnings
Gross income of 80–110 RON per hour in Bucharest, less in smaller cities. Net profit depends heavily on your car and its fuel use.
Full Flexibility
You choose when you work. Good as extra income or as your main job.
Requirements
You need an ARR professional certificate, a clean criminal record and a car no older than 15 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Major cities at a glance
| City | Average gross / hour | Surge pricing | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| București | 80 - 110 RON | High | Very high |
| Cluj-Napoca | 70 - 100 RON | High | High |
| Iași | 60 - 85 RON | Medium | Medium–high |
| Timișoara | 65 - 90 RON | Medium | High |
| Brașov | 60 - 80 RON | Medium | Medium |
București
HighAverage gross / hour
80 - 110 RON
Demand
Very high
Cluj-Napoca
HighAverage gross / hour
70 - 100 RON
Demand
High
Iași
MediumAverage gross / hour
60 - 85 RON
Demand
Medium–high
Timișoara
MediumAverage gross / hour
65 - 90 RON
Demand
High
Brașov
MediumAverage gross / hour
60 - 80 RON
Demand
Medium
* Note: these are estimates. I cannot know the exact situation in every city in real time, but I keep researching to give an overall picture that is as accurate as possible.
Guides for drivers
Car insurance for Uber and Bolt in Romania: which policies you need (RCA, CASCO) and what they cost in 2026
Which insurance you need for Uber and Bolt in Romania, what RCA and CASCO cost in 2026, the risk of not declaring ride-hailing use and when CASCO is worth it.
What it costs to become an Uber or Bolt driver in Romania: all start-up costs in 2026
How much money you need before your first Uber or Bolt ride in Romania: certificate, ARR fees, PFA, insurance, ITP test and money for the first weeks.
Rent, lease or buy a car for Uber and Bolt in Romania? 1- and 3-year calculation
Rent, lease or buy a car for Uber and Bolt in Romania: what the same car costs per month, over 1 year and over 3 years. Calculated with 2026 figures.
What fuel costs an Uber or Bolt driver in Romania: petrol, hybrid, LPG or electric?
What fuel costs per hour and per month for Uber and Bolt drivers in Romania: petrol, diesel, hybrid, hybrid on LPG, LPG and electric. October 2026 prices.
Uber vs Bolt in Romania in 2026: commissions, fares and bonuses for drivers
How much Uber and Bolt take from each ride in Romania, how fares are set, what reward programmes they offer and whether to drive for both apps.
How to choose your legal form for Uber & Bolt in Romania: fleet, PFA or SRL?
The best legal form for driving Uber or Bolt in Romania, depending on how much you work and earn: a fleet partner, a PFA (sole trader) or an SRL.
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