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Where to drive from Chelyabinsk on a rental car — 2026 route guide

Quick summary: 2 curated day-trip routes from Chelyabinsk (Chelyabinsk Oblast) — all paved, doable in a day. Base rate at Chelyabinsk Rent-a-Car includes full insurance (CASCO+OSAGO) and unlimited mileage within Chelyabinsk Oblast as an option. Free pickup at Balandino (CEK) airport for rentals of 3+ days. Live fleet and prices at /en/avtopark and /en/prices (hourly refresh).
🌍 For foreign tourists in Russia: You need three documents to rent — your home country driver's license, an International Driving Permit (IDP, 1968 Vienna Convention — Russia accepts this), and your passport with a valid Russian visa or migration card. Major international payment methods accepted. English-speaking support available.

Routes

Route 1

Balandino Airport (CEK) → Chelyabinsk centre

Distance: 20 km · Time: 30 min

via paved highway

Route 2

Ekaterinburg

Distance: 200 km · Time: 3 h

M-5 «Ural» highway, asphalt

Before you go

🚗 Pre-trip: confirm with the Chelyabinsk Rent-a-Car manager whether your route stays within Chelyabinsk Oblast (cross-region trips need approval), winter tire availability (seasonal), and unlimited mileage option. Phone +7 (351) 700-79-48 (24/7) or /en/usloviya-arendy.
📞 On the road: our support is available 24/7. For any unusual situation (breakdown, accident, getting lost) call +7 (351) 700-79-48 — replacement vehicle within 1-2 hours inside Chelyabinsk Oblast.

Documents & terms

Required documents: passport with valid Russian visa or migration card + International Driving Permit (IDP, 1968 Vienna Convention) + your home country driver's license. Drivers 23+ years old, license held for 3+ years. CASCO+OSAGO insurance included in base rate. «No deposit» tier available — no funds frozen on your bank card. Full terms at /en/usloviya-arendy.

🚙 Ready to drive? Book online at chelyabinskrentacar.ru/en — 24/7 booking, free pickup at Balandino airport for rentals of 3+ days.