Budapest airport has desks from most international brands. From there Lake Balaton is about an hour and a half away, the Danube Bend towns of Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom are an easy loop, and Eger and Tokaj are popular for wine trips.
Combining Budapest with Vienna or Bratislava is a common route. Check one-way and cross-border fees before you book if you will not return the car to Hungary.
Where to pick up
- BUDBudapest Ferenc Liszt
- DEBDebrecen
Driving in Hungary
| Driving side | On the right |
|---|---|
| Tolls | An electronic vignette (e-matrica) is required on motorways. Ask the supplier whether it is included. |
| Licence | Drivers with a non-EU licence should carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence. |
| Good to know | Dipped headlights are required outside built-up areas in daytime. Hungary has zero tolerance for alcohol when driving. |