Car hire in Budapest

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In order to move easily around Budapest or to reach the typical villages located around the Hungarian capital city, the best solution would be renting a car at the Budapest Airport or at one of the many renting companies located in the center of Budapest.

Renting a car to visit Budapest is definitely a cheap solution and the perfect way to be independent and move freely around the surroundings of the city. If you choose to move around the Hungarian capital city by car, there are various available options from the biggest international companies to small local agencies.

Given the low rates of public transportation in Budapest, one may think that renting a car may not be the right choice to save some money. However, it is worth to mention that car renting prices in Budapest are way cheaper compared to other European capital cities.

Cheapest offers at the airport of Budapest

Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the airport of Budapest, to book click here.

Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa or similar
€6.04 / per day
Dryyve
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Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500 or similar
€6.28 / per day
Klass Wagen
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Mini
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda or similar
€11.12 / per day
WheeGo
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Intermediate SUV
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross or similar
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross or similar
€15.06 / per day
GM Rent a car
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Most popular car hire deals at the airport of Budapest

The following are the most popular car rental offers at at the airport of Budapest, to book click here.

Compact
Opel Crossland or similar
Opel Crossland or similar
€16.94 / per day
Carwiz
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Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
€33.51 / per day
Schiller Rent
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Standard Crossover
Ford Kuga or similar
Ford Kuga or similar
€34.58 / per day
GreenMotion
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Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo or similar
€38.49 / per day
Hertz
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Car rental information at the airport of Budapest

Rent a car at the airport of Budapest

Car rental prices at the airport of Budapest

The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Budapest varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.

Rent a car at the airport of Budapest

Best car rental companies at the airport of Budapest

According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car hire companies at at the airport of Budapest. To compare rates click here.

Schiller Rent
Exceptional 9.4453 reviews
from €21 per day
Flizzr
Exceptional 9.4180 reviews
from €30 per day
WheeGo
Exceptional 9.267 reviews
from €11 per day
GM Rent a car
Very good 8.8147 reviews
from €15 per day
Fox Autorent
Very good 8.847 reviews
from €17 per day
Carwiz
Very good 8.732 reviews
from €17 per day
GreenMotion
Very good 8.6210 reviews
from €15 per day
SIXT
Very good 8.538 reviews
from €73 per day
Hertz
Very good 8.47 reviews
from €33 per day
Dryyve
Very good 8.379 reviews
from €6 per day
Alamo
Very good 8.354 reviews
from €28 per day
Thrifty
Very good 8.128 reviews
from €27 per day
Avis
Average 7.93 reviews
from €54 per day
Europcar
Average 7.75 reviews
from €3,467 per day
Enterprise
Average 7.76 reviews
from €31 per day
Keddy
Average 7.72 reviews
from €2,099 per day
AddCar
Average 7.61 review
from €2,099 per day
FOX
Average 7.50 reviews
from €2,099 per day
Klass Wagen
Average 7.4823 reviews
from €6 per day
Rent a car at the airport of Budapest

Travel information

Car rental at the airport

The Budapest international airport Ferenc Liszt is the main hub in Hungary, offering connections to the main cities in Europe and worldwide.

The car renting area within Budapest airport is located at Terminal 2B, just outside the arrivals area. Here you will find international car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar, as well as small local companies.

Choosing to rent a car at Budapest airport means not to worry about relaying on public transportation if your flight delays, especially at night time.

Stesso discorso vale nel calcolo dei tempi per arrivare all’aeroporto per il volo di ritorno: basterà soltanto calcolare il tempo che si impiegherà per arrivare all’aeroporto e i tempi tecnici di riconsegna del veicolo.

Also arriving to the airport to fly out of Budapest can be more convenient; instead of using public transportations you will only have to consider the time that it will take to drive all the way to the airport and drop back your rented car.

Online car renting

With a car you can explore every corner around Budapest

It is advisable to book your car before departure, in order to have more options and offers. Choosing to rent a car straight at the airport may be more expensive compared to renting a car in advance.

There are a number of car rental companies in Budapest, and each one follows different rules. In general, in order to rent a car in Hungary you must be at least 21 and you must have a driving license for at least one year. However, the age limits may change according to the company; some have stricter rules, like Hertz for example, which requires a minimum age of 25 years old.

It is important to make sure that all basic insurance services related to possible damages and responsibilities are included in the offer. Other available options and details that you should take in consideration are the unlimited mileage and the gas tank policy.

As we have previously mentioned, many companies have offices at the international Budapest airport; in alternative, it is possible to pick up the car at one of the most important hotels in Budapest.

Driving in Hungary

Traffic in Budapest may be pretty chaotic, but you should not worry about it. If you don’t feel like driving around the city center, you can still leave your car at one of the many private parking located close to the main underground stations.

These parkings are located slightly off the touristic center, but near the main tram and bus stations. For instance, Kobànya-Kispest and Uipest-Vàroskapu are located near the underground M3 station. You will reach the city center in less than fifteen minutes without having to worry about traffic jams and parking spots.

Traffic Laws

In order to drive on highways in Hungary it is mandatory to purchase the e-vignette or the “autopálya matrica”. If traveling on non-urban roads, it is mandatory to use anti-dazzle headlight during the day, and the use of seat belt is compulsory for both front and rear seats.

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Frequently asked questions about car rental in Budapest

Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Budapest.

To reserve a car in Budapest a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:

  • a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
  • copy of the reservation;
  • a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
  • an identity document.

The car rental companies in Budapest allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.

A car rental in Budapest always includes:

  • theft insurance;
  • limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
  • local, road and airport taxes.

Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.

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Why book with us?

  • Best price guaranteed
  • Free cancellation
  • No commissions
  • 24h Service - 7/7d
  • Hertz
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • National
  • Sixt
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