Rent a car at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow

We deliver the car right to the Sheremetyevo terminal — 51 cars in the fleet from 3 300 ₽ per day: a Geely Emgrand sedan or a Hyundai Staria minivan for 9 seats without a driver.

How car rental works in Sheremetyevo with delivery to the terminal

We deliver cars right to the Sheremetyevo terminal—we meet clients upon arrival and hand over the keys without a visit to the office. The whole process takes a few minutes, and the car is already parked with a full tank and clean documents. This format saves you from searching for rental counters in the airport building and saves an hour or two after a long flight.

Get the car immediately after arrival

We deliver the car to the Sheremetyevo terminal—the client receives the keys upon arrival, without going to the office. A Rent-Trip driver meets you in the arrival area with a sign, helps load your luggage, and shows how the lights, climate control, and multimedia work. Paperwork takes no longer than finding a rental counter inside the airport. Night flights are not a problem: car delivery is possible after 11:00 PM; the exact time is agreed upon when booking.

Delivery to the terminal: how it works

We bring the car to the required SVO terminal — B, C, or D; the meeting address is clarified upon booking. You provide the flight number, and we track its status: if the plane is delayed, the driver will arrive at the new arrival time. We have no physical office, so the entire process — from the call to the key handover — takes minimal time. To communicate with the driver, we use MAX or phone; we send the meeting point by message an hour before landing. The car can be returned in any convenient district of the capital or at one of Moscow's other airports — Domodedovo, Vnukovo, or Zhukovsky; return terms are specified in the rental agreement.

Car rental rates at Sheremetyevo (SVO) airport in Moscow

The cost of rental at Sheremetyevo Airport depends on the car class: the page presents 51 cars from 8 classes, and the price per day ranges from 3 300 to 19 000 ₽. The basic cost already includes OSAGO (compulsory third-party insurance), and the terms of voluntary insurance are specified in the rental agreement. Below are current prices by class and tips on how the rate changes when taking a car for a week or a month.

The cost of rental by class

Our fleet also includes Kia K5 and Kia Cerato sedans, a Moskvich 6 liftback, and other models—the full list with specifications is visible on the booking page. The higher the car class, the stricter the requirements for the driver's age and experience: exact terms for each model are specified in the contract. If you hesitate between two classes, focus on the number of passengers and the volume of luggage—for two people with two suitcases a sedan is enough; for a family with children a crossover is more convenient.

Week and month: how tariffs are calculated

For long-term rental, the daily rate decreases: a week is billed as 6 days, a month as 21 days. Thus, the minimum price for 7 days will be from 19 800 ₽ for a Geely Emgrand, and for 30 days — from 69 300 ₽. The difference between daily and long-term rental is especially noticeable on business-class cars: for example, a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 for a month will be much cheaper than 30 times the daily rate.

Long-term rental is also convenient because you can pick up the car at Sheremetyevo (SVO) airport and return it in another district of the capital or at one of three other airports — Domodedovo (DME), Vnukovo (VKO) or Zhukovsky (ZIA). The exact conditions for returning at a different point are agreed upon when booking via MAX or by phone. If the trip is planned for two to three weeks, always compare the total for weekly and monthly rates: in some cases, two consecutive weeks are cheaper to book as a monthly rental with early return.

How to choose a rental car for a trip from the airport

Sheremetyevo terminals receive flights from different cities, and each trip has its own scenario: a business meeting, a family trip to the country house, or a route along the Golden Ring. Choosing a model comes down to three questions: how many people are traveling, how much luggage is in the trunk, and where the route lies — around the city or on the highway. Our fleet has 90 cars of eight classes; 51 options are available on this page, and among them there is a car for any of these tasks.

Sedan, crossover, or minivan: what you need

For two with a couple of suitcases, a comfort-class sedan like the Geely Emgrand at 3 300 ₽ per day or the Škoda Octavia at 3 800 ₽ is enough. For a family of five with child seats, a crossover is more convenient: a Haval Jolion at 4 200 ₽ or a Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max at 4 900 ₽ with all-wheel drive in case of a winter trip out of town. For a group of up to nine people, a Hyundai Staria — a nine-seat minivan — is suitable; it costs 9 500 ₽ per day. In our practice, passengers of the eight-seat Kia Carnival at 10 500 ₽ often choose it for transferring a large family from the airport straight to a dacha in the Moscow region. If you are unsure between classes, specify the number of passengers and luggage volume when booking, and we will suggest a suitable model.

Comparison of popular models

For a trip to Saint Petersburg on the M-11 or to Kazan on the M-12, it is reasonable to take an all-wheel-drive crossover—stability at speed and power reserve are more important than economy. In the capital, where there are traffic jams and paid parking, a front-wheel-drive sedan is enough: it is cheaper and more maneuverable, and 150 hp is enough for confident movement on the MKAD ring road and the Third Ring Road. SUVs like the Tank 300 or Land Cruiser 300 are justified for long routes or winter trips—in the city their potential remains unclaimed.

Documents for renting a car in Sheremetyevo

To get a car at the airport, it is enough to prepare a standard package of documents in advance—for a Russian citizen it is minimal, for a foreigner it is supplemented with migration papers. In both cases, the paperwork takes a few minutes, and the keys are handed over at the terminal.

What documents a Russian citizen needs

For a citizen of the Russian Federation, a passport and a category B driver's license are enough — this set is sufficient for most economy and comfort class cars in our fleet. In addition to documents, a bank card in the name of the main driver will be needed — the security hold is debited from it, the amount of which is specified in the contract. OSAGO (compulsory third-party insurance) by law covers every registered car, so there is no need to purchase it separately. The conditions of CASCO (comprehensive insurance), if it is provided for the selected model, are also specified in the contract. Requirements for the driver's age and experience increase with the class of the car — for sedans they are one, for SUVs and minivans stricter, exact figures are given in the contract. Before the trip, check the validity of the license — if it expires within the next month, replace it in advance, otherwise the car handover may be delayed.

Car rental for foreigners in Sheremetyevo

A foreign citizen will need a foreign passport, migration card, visa or residence permit, as well as a valid driving licence from the country of residence. If the licence was issued by a state that has not signed the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, it is valid only with a notarized translation into Russian or an International Driving Permit. This is a federal law requirement, and Rent-Trip checks the documents when handing over the car at the Sheremetyevo terminal. Additional requirements for the driving licence, if applicable in your case, are confirmed upon booking. The bank card of the main driver is also needed for a foreigner—it is used for the security hold. Make sure there are sufficient funds on the card, otherwise the service may not be activated.

Toll roads and fines when renting a car at Sheremetyevo (SVO)

Departure from Sheremetyevo (SVO) almost always begins with a toll road or high-speed diameter, so let's look at what you'll have to pay for and how to avoid fines. Payment and re-invoicing conditions are standard for the capital's rental market.

MSD, TsKAD ring and highways: rates and transit

The Moscow High-Speed Diameter and the TsKAD ring consist of toll sections — 19 ₽ per section during rush hours from 7:00 to 11:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, free outside peak times and on weekends. A transit passage without exiting will cost 950 ₽. Suburban routes are more expensive: the M-11 Neva motorway to Saint Petersburg is tolled for its entire length, and the M-12 Vostok motorway to Kazan for a class 1 passenger car costs 5 909 ₽ for the whole route.

• Transponder: Gives up to 25% discount on most toll roads, including the M-11 and M-12.
• Payment by licence plate: if there is no transponder, the system recognizes the license plate and the operator issues an invoice — payment must be made within the set timeframe.
• Re-invoicing: fines from cameras and unpaid tolls go to the vehicle owner, i.e., Rent-Trip, and are re-billed to the renter.

We warn clients about toll sections at car handover, but the obligation to pay lies with the driver, not the rental company.

Fines and parking in central Moscow

Cameras record speeding, lane marking violations, and unpaid parking — the order goes to the car and is then re-invoiced to the renter. Paid parking in the center within the Garden Ring costs 380–800 ₽ per hour from 8:00 to 21:00, at night 200 ₽ per hour, the fine for non-payment is 5 000 ₽, towing costs from 8 500 to 12 450 ₽ plus storage.

The bottom line is simple: if you are going to the centre for a few hours, it is cheaper to leave the car at a park-and-ride lot near the metro or on the Third Ring Road and switch to a taxi. All fines during the rental period are handled through the contract — the details of re-invoicing are specified in the rental agreement.

Car rental at Sheremetyevo in winter and for trips across Russia

In winter, Sheremetyevo meets passengers with snow and ice on access roads, and in summer opens routes across the entire European part of the country. We tell how the fleet is prepared for cold weather and where you can actually go on a rented car for the weekend.

Winter rental: tyres and preparation

From December to February, the entire Rent-Trip fleet is switched to winter tires—this is a technical regulation requirement, not an option. We change tires on all 90 cars, including those delivered to SVO terminal, so the client receives a car ready for snow and slush. The law allows studded tires only in the cold season—from June to August they are prohibited, and seasonal changes remain our responsibility, not the renter's concern. In the Moscow region, the landscape is flat—forests and fields, so a front-wheel-drive sedan with quality tires is enough for a trip. When booking, specify whether you need an all-wheel-drive car for a long route—availability of a specific model for the date is confirmed by the manager.

Where to go from Sheremetyevo (SVO): weekend routes

From the capital, on a rented car you can realistically reach Saint Petersburg in 7 hours via the toll M-11 Neva motorway or head to the Golden Ring—Sergiyev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, and Vladimir are within 1–4 hours of driving. Short outings of 2–2.5 hours are Tula with Yasnaya Polyana via the M-2 or Kolomna via the M-5, and for a longer trip, Kazan via the M-12 Vostok motorway works, with a drive of about 8 hours. For a long trip, a weekly rate from 19 800 ₽ is more profitable—it is lower than the daily rate, and among the 51 available models on the page, there are options with a diesel engine and all-wheel drive for confident driving on the highway.

• Saint Petersburg: 700 km on the M-11, about 7 hours en route, the road is tolled along the entire route.
• The Golden Ring: 6 ancient cities 1–4 hours from Moscow, asphalt along the entire route.
• Tula and Kolomna: 2–2.5 hours on federal highways — a convenient format for one day.
• Kazan: 8 hours on the M-12 Vostok motorway, a passenger car trip will cost 5 909 ₽ for the entire route.

Before a long trip, check the contract for terms on toll sections — the M-11 and M-12 are paid by the renter, and the transponder gives a discount of up to 25%.

Comparison of taxi and car rental at Sheremetyevo Airport

Comparison of taxi and car rental comes down to the scenario: a short trip around Moscow is almost always cheaper by taxi, while a route for several days or out of town is more profitable with a rented car. Rental gives a fixed daily rate and freedom of movement without worrying about the meter.

• A trip for 1 day around the city: A taxi will cost 3–5 trips of 600–1 000 ₽ each, while renting the most affordable Geely Emgrand — 3 300 ₽ per day with unlimited travel.
• A trip for 2–3 days with a trip to the Moscow region: A taxi to the point and back — from 8 000 ₽, renting a Škoda Octavia for 3 800 ₽ per day for three days — about 11 400 ₽, but you are not dependent on the aggregator's schedule and rates.
• Week with a route along the Golden Ring: Taking a taxi between cities is impractical — renting a Haval Jolion on a weekly rate from 25 200 ₽ covers all transfers and waiting times.
• Group of 7–9 people: A taxi would require two cars, while a Hyundai Staria at 9 500 ₽ per day or a Kia Carnival at 10 500 ₽ solve the problem with one car.

If you flew in for a business meeting and are soon flying back, a taxi remains a reasonable choice — rental conditions for a few hours are clarified upon booking. When the route includes several trips around the city or a trip outside it, renting an Omoda S5 at 3 400 ₽ per day becomes more profitable.

In our experience, clients more often rent a car from Rent-Trip when the route includes the region or neighboring areas: to Tula and Yasnaya Polyana — about 2.5 hours via the M-2 or M-4, to Kolomna — about 2 hours via the M-5. For long trips like Saint Petersburg via the M-11 Neva motorway (about 700 km and 7 hours) or Kazan via the M-12 Vostok motorway (about 8 hours), rental is also advantageous because the weekly rate is lower than the daily rate — from 19 800 ₽ for six days. The payment terms for the toll sections of the MSD and TsKAD, as well as the use of a transponder, are specified in the rental contract.