Rental cars in Budapest from $42

If your trip to Budapest is all booked but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.Explore the best that this place has to offer by adding Hungarian National Museum and Rudas Baths to your itinerary. If you have some extra time, drop by St. Stephen’s Basilica and Szechenyi Chain Bridge as well.Not far from the city center, Vaci Street is one attraction to consider adding to your must-see list. If you still have room on your travel itinerary, Great Market Hall and House of Terror will keep you entertained as well.

The best part about having your own wheels is that you can go anywhere, anytime. Make full use of your newfound freedom by discovering all that there is to do in Vac. It’s just 20 miles away. Cathedral of Vac should be at the top of your to-do list here. Franciscan Church and Friary and Triumphal Arch are fantastic attractions too. Located 35 miles away, Szekesfehervar is another popular option. If you visit, make sure you check out Bory Castle, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Stephen and St Stephen’s Cathedral.

Going to Budapest for business-related purposes? After a tiring day of mingling and making new connections, you might find your stomach yelling out for food. Thankfully, these business centers are close to some excellent cafés and restaurants:

• Budapest Convention Centre (2 miles away).
• Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center (3 miles away).

There’s no finer way to take in the sights of Budapest than from the comfort and style of your own ride. Whether you’re heading off solo or with some pals, we’ve got a fantastic set of wheels for you. If you’d rather something small, why not climb into the driver’s seat of a mini or a compact car? These little rides are fun to drive and inexpensive to run. Zoom around the city’s biggest attractions when the sun’s out, then pull up at one of its top restaurants in the evening. In the mood to pack up the car and explore the city’s surrounds? A full-size vehicle is a great fit for long, scenic drives.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a wide variety of both luxury and economy rental vehicles in Budapest. What you opt for will depend on your funds as well as what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles offer the best in mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not book a high-end SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you’re just after a car to get you around town as efficiently as possible, maybe go for a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

You should be able to locate a car spot in Budapest without much difficulty. Of course, you’ll have to keep an eye out for the signage. Parking in a no-standing zone or leaving your vehicle longer than the allocated time could land you a fine.

As the population of Budapest is about 1,741,000, prepare for some traffic congestion in the middle of the city. Before and after work is when traffic is at its worst, so it’s smart to stay off the road during these times.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may share your contact details with local authorities, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.