Hungary car rentals

On average a rental car in Hungary costs $34 per day.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hungary.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dryyve ($16/day), Provider's pick ($18/day) and Wheego ($21/day).

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

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Hungary are Budapest (98% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Hungary), Pécs (1%) and Debrecen (1%).

On average a rental car in Hungary costs $240 per week ($34 per day).

On average a rental car in Hungary costs $1,029 per month ($34 per day).

Anyone planning to rent a car in Hungary will find the driving experience to be quite simple: traffic drives on the right, and roads are generally in good condition. In some rural areas, you may find roads with gravel or other non-smooth surface. If driving in the city, it is important to be aware that buses and streetcars always have the right of way and should only be overtaken on the right.

In order to rent a car in Hungary, drivers need to be at least 21 years of age and have held their license for a minimum of 12 months. Even then, drivers younger than 25 may find themselves paying a daily surcharge. Klass Wagen, for example, charges an extra 1,200 HUF (4.25 USD) per day for young drivers. Most agencies accept domestic licenses in English, but it may be a good idea to have an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) in case of on-the-spot police checks. If you’re renting a car in Hungary, it is good to always travel with your passport.

Gas prices in Hungary tend to be slightly below the global and European average, but can fluctuate. A liter of gasoline or diesel will probably cost around 410 HUF (1.45 USD). Gas stations may be sparse in rural areas, so it is important to fuel up when you have the chance. As a general rule, gas stations will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, and highway express stations should be open 24h a day.

There are three main speed limits enforced nationally in Hungary, although additional limits may be used, depending on the road conditions in certain areas. In urban areas the top limit is 50 km/h (31 mph), while open roads have a limit of 90 km/h (56 mph). National highways have a higher limit of 120 km/h (75 mph). Anyone who commits a speeding offense might have to pay a fine on the spot in local currency.