Budapest car hires from £11/day

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 car hire in Budapest costs £17 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Ferenc Liszt Intl airport include Klass Wagen, Sixt, Dryyve, Thrifty, Alamo, Autonom, Schiller Rent A Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Ferenc Liszt Intl airport to off-airport locations include Klass Wagen, Sixt, Thrifty, Alamo, Autonom, Schiller Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and U-Save.

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

An Economy car hire in Budapest costs £20 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Budapest costs £30 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Budapest costs £39 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Budapest offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Budapest, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Budapest gets much colder than you may imagine and during winter the chances of snow are almost certain. Your rental company will let you know if you will need snow chains for your cheap car hire in Budapest, but it is advised that you should always have them handy in case the weather conditions deteriorate. When they are on your car the maximum speed you can drive is 50 km/h.

If you have small children you will need to consider the rules of car hire in Budapest when collecting your vehicle. If your child is 3 years of age and taller than 135 cm then a normal seat belt will be fine. If they are still too short you will need to hire a booster seat. All sizes of seats will be available from your car hire company, or you are welcome to supply your own.