Car Rentals in Hungary

Hungary is located in the center of Europe, making it an excellent starting point to explore the continent, as well as a culturally rich destination all its own. Hungary car rentals are a great way to see all the diverse destinations the country has to offer, including gently rolling mountains, vast plains, scenic rivers and lakes, and the gorgeous capital city Budapest. Hungary's international airports are Budapest Ferihegy Airport, Airport Debrecen, and FlyBalaton Airport in Sármellék. Hungary rent a car agencies include Thrifty, Advantage, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, and National. Most major agencies have offices both downtown and at airports, but an additional fee is charged when renting at the terminal. Downtown, try Thrifty for the best deal on mini, economy, and compact cars. Try Budget for low rates on intermediate-sized vehicles, and Alamo for full-sized. If it's worth the added convenience to you, try Thrifty or Advantage at the airport for the best rates.

Citizens of the US and Canada are free to enter Hungary without a visa. As a member of the Schengen agreement, so there are no longer any ID or passport controls on the EU borders. Hungary car rentals are allowed to be driven into the following countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia, and Slovakia. When driving into Hungary, ensure that the border crossing on the route you choose allows the passage of foreigners. It is also required to buy a vignette for driving on highways, available at the rental office. Keep in mind that expressways are not free, but there are no other toll roads or tunnels.

All major credit cards (Amex, Diners, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa) issued in the driver's name are accepted. The minimum age of driver is 21 years for all car groups, with no additional surcharge for young drivers. An international or domestic driver's license is acceptable as long as it has been held for at least one year. You will be required to put down a refundable deposit when you pick up your Hungary rent a car. Apart from modern motorways, most roads in Hungary are two lanes and in good shape. Usually you can travel by using a map and the road signs, but consider a vehicle equipped with GPS if you plan to be traveling extensively throughout the countryside. Major roads often have high traffic, and speedy highways are similar to those in Germany.