Budapest car hire information
| Pick-up location | Budapest |
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| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Standard |
| Hire locations | 91 |
| Airport locations | 37 |
| Popular agencies | FLIZZR, Sixt, Klass Wagen, GREEN MOTION , Schiller Rent A Car |
Cheap car rentals in Budapest
| Economy | $50/day |
| Compact | $60/day |
| Intermediate | $87/day |
| Standard | $176/day |
| Compact estate car | $78/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $78/day |
| Compact SUV | $94/day |
| Intermediate estate car | $165/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Budapest
- It is well worth considering renting a car during your time in Budapest, especially if you are a family traveling together. While for the most part public transportation is widely available, at times it can be laborious and time consuming to use. This is particularly the case if you would like to visit the many tourist destinations in the city’s neighboring areas. For instance, Esztergom is the former capital of Hungary and is just 60 km away from Budapest. There is also the Gödöllő Palace, which is a mere 30 km from the city.
- Is step one of your vacation in Hungary picking up the hire car? For travelers with flights landing at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, the hire car desks are conveniently located in the main hall of the airport.
- In Budapest there are strictly no right turns on red at intersections. The only time this does not apply is when there is a separate green turn signal indicating that you may turn. Drivers caught turning right on red risk fines and there is no leeway given to travelers who claim to not know that this was a rule.
- Rush hour traffic in Budapest, like many capital cities, can be rough at times. Drivers can expect the morning rush hour to start around 7:00 a.m. and last until 9:30 a.m., while in the afternoon the traffic picks up again at around 4:00 p.m. and cools down at about 7:00 p.m. The central business district is one of the worst-hit areas, particularly in the evening, so travelers are advised to avoid it at those times if they can.
- Book your rental car in Budapest at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Budapest are around 5% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Budapest are around -1,050% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Budapest
Budapest car rental reviews and directory
National
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Budapest
Sixt
7.5
Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
8 locations in Budapest
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2017
Pros:
I had the "ford focus" class reserved but was pleasantly surprised by a Renault fluence 6 speed manual diesel. They also had a highway decal included. The car was a little no frills but super clean and great trunk space and rear seat for rear facing baby seat. Would rent from them again.Cons:
They really nitpick every scratch to do your own pre-inspection.6.0 Okay
Jun 2017
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car was cleanCons:
I brought the car back full of gas and they still charged me for gas. Now I have to ask for a refund.8.0 Very Good
May 2017
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Pick upCons:
Deal only included 400km.not unlimited milesBudget
7.4
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Budapest
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6.8 Okay
Feb 2020
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Clean car, professional serviceCons:
So called ‘SUV’ is a small sedan with very little space for passengers and luggage..7.2 Good
Nov 2019
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The staff were not friendly enough on delivery of the vehicle at the end of our stay.9.6 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Clean, peppy and roomy car.Cons:
Drop off charge was high9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Friendly and flexible staff and I loved the car.2.0 Poor
May 2019
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When I book a car I should get it and not be canceled without any notification4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2017
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Nice enough car.Cons:
No one would answer the phone at the rental office. Also, the staff were no help at all on driving directions to our destination. They actually sent us in the wrong direction and wasted an hour of our time.Hertz
7.2
Good
24 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.2
3 locations in Budapest
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
8.0 Very Good
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Europcar
7.0
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.0
4 locations in Budapest
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6.0 Okay
Aug 2022
Avis
7.0
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.0
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7.2 Good
Oct 2017
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Good city location and the staff was friendly and helpful. They changed the drop off fee to 150 Euros and took off the GPS charge. They tried to make the rental right but they could not do anything about the "upgraded car" and agreed that the VW Golf was not an SUV category.Cons:
They were fine it was the left over dissatisfaction with Avis in Prague.2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
Klass Wagen
7.0
Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.2
One location in Budapest
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
Pros:
nothingCons:
bad serviceEnterprise Rent-A-Car
3.9
Poor
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
3.9
3 locations in Budapest
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6.4 Okay
Nov 2016
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extra charge to return to different location in same city9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Extremely slow service at drop-off.3.9 Poor
Oct 2021
Alamo
3.8
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
3.0
One location in Budapest
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5.6 Fair
Aug 2019
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Kayak quoted me $600 for the car rental at the airport I've paid over $200 more2.0 Poor
Mar 2022
MEGADRIVE
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2 locations in Budapest
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2016
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Only thing that is worth mentioning is the pick up and drop off was okayCons:
Lots of hidden charges. Excess was 800 as stated by all info I received however when I reached the desk it was 1000 so I had to take out the full insurance which cost me an additional 180 euro.FLIZZR
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7 locations in Budapest
Sunnycars
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4 locations in Budapest
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Budaorsi Ut 179 (Petranyi)
+36 20 214 4698
Budapest Airport (BUD)
+36 1 998 8310
Budapest Keleti Railway Station
+36 20 214 4698
Mázsa tér 3-5
+36 20 214 4698
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Erzsebet Ter 7-8
+36 1505 4400
Ferihegy Airport, Terminal 2B
+36 1421 8370
Prielle Kornelia U.45
+36 1204 2994
Szentlorinci Street
+36 1421 8333
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T2 Terminál
+36 1296 6610
Vaci ut 99
+36 1225 2170
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Budapest Liszt Ferenc Term. 2B
+36 1367 3663
Árpád fejedelem útja 94
+36 703 967 260
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H-1037 Budapest, BAScsi road 308 Hungary.
+36 30 622 7959
Vecses, Lincoln road 1 This is the closest office building next the airport! We have free taxi shuttle service from the airport to our office!
+36 30 622 7959
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101 Visegradi Utca
+36 1 296 0998
Budapest A/p Term 2b
+36 1 296 7171
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101 Visegradi Utca
+36 1 296 0998
Budapest A/p Term 2b
+36 1 296 7171
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Liszt Ferenc Repulotér, Budapest,,Hungary
+421 907 709 291
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Liszt Ferenc Repulotér, Budapest,,Hungary
+421 907 709 291
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Budapest Airport Ferihegy BUD
+36 70 455 4033
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Budapest Airport Ferihegy BUD
+36 30 816 2065
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Good to know
Most popular car type | Economy |
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