Budapest car rentals

Like many European cities, Budapest has many pre-automobile era roads and lanes that are ill suited for larger vehicles. Thus, if you plan to fully explore the city, then you are better off renting a smaller vehicle such as a compact or a sedan. Smaller vehicles are especially recommended if you will be parking in the downtown areas.

For the most part, drivers can expect speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph) throughout Budapest and in towns and cities across Hungary. On smaller highways and open roads, the speed limit bumps up to 90 to 110 km/h (56 to 68 mph) and on the fastest highways it goes all the way up to 130 km/h (81 mph).

In general, streetside parking is not too difficult to find in Budapest, particularly in the outer districts of the city. However, in the more historical parts of town, streetside parking can become scarce and, if spots are available, they tend to be limited in size. Private parking garages and lots are available and are a great option for drivers visiting the central areas of the city.

On average a rental car in Budapest costs ₪184 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Klass Wagen (₪34/day), GREEN MOTION (₪64/day) and MEGADRIVE (₪116/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Klass Wagen Liszt Ferenc - International Airport, 1185 , Üllői út 822 1185 (16 kilometers from city center).

The average gas price in Budapest is ₪23.84 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪286 and ₪381, depending on the car size.

Compact (Renault Clio or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Budapest.

Car rental companies onsite at Ferenc Liszt Intl airport include Klass Wagen, GREEN MOTION, Schiller Rent A Car, Avis, Hertz, Sixt, FLIZZR, Fox Autorent, Europcar and Alamo.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Ferenc Liszt Intl airport to off-airport locations include Klass Wagen, Schiller Rent A Car, U-Save, Avis, Hertz, Sixt, FLIZZR, Europcar, Alamo, and BUCHBINDER.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Budapest costs ₪47 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Budapest costs ₪71 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Budapest costs ₪80 per day, on average.

In Budapest, cars are most frequently rented at Klass Wagen Liszt Ferenc - International Airport, 1185 , Üllői út 822 (16 km from city center ).

On average a rental car in Budapest costs ₪1,289 per week (₪184 per day).

On average a rental car in Budapest costs ₪5,524 per month (₪184 per day).

Some car rental companies in Budapest which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Hertz and Europcar