Car Hire at Budapest Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or comparable
£5.90
per day
Economy
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£10.24
per day
Compact
Skoda Scala
or comparable
£12.02
per day
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or comparable
£14.94
per day
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Intermediate SUV
Peugeot 3008
or comparable
£22.75
per day
Compact Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable
£27.22
per day
Standard SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross
or comparable
£27.51
per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£32.16
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:31 on 20/11/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Hungarian, English, German
Currency
HUF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+36
Average car hire price
£19 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average petrol price
£1.26 per litre or £4.77 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.22 per litre or £4.62 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.38 per litre or £5.23 per gallon
Airport travel guide
The capital of Hungary, Budapest is one of Europe’s most impressive cities. These are five of its most notable attractions:
- Castle Hill. Arguably the most visited part of Budapest, Castle Hill is home to some of the city’s most famous landmarks. These include the magnificent Royal Palace, but also the Hungarian National Gallery, Palatinate Crypt, Habsburg Gate, and Fisherman’s Bastion. The hill’s elevation also offers great views of Pest on the other side of the river.
- Belváros. Also known simply as District V, the city centre of Budapest is another popular and attraction-rich part of the Hungarian capital. Take a walk along the Danube promenade, then marvel at landmarks like the magnificent Parliament building or Országház, as well as the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and St. Stephen Basilica. All of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Terézváros. Located immediately to the east of Belváros, Teresa Town is another popular area of the city that’s a tiny bit more atmospheric and less busy with tourists than its more famous neighbour. The area is known for its scenic architecture exemplified by landmarks such as the Former Institute of Ballet (also known as Drechsler Palace), Budapest-Nyugati Railway Terminal, and St. Teresa of Avila Church.
- Margaret Island. Accessible by bridges from both Buda and Pest, Margitsziget is one of the most distinct parts of the Hungarian capital. Mainly made up of gardens and landscape parks, it is a great place to go on a long stroll and escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Landmarks include the Margaret water tower and Palatinus open-air swimming complex.
- Thermal baths. One of the main tourist draws of the Hungarian capital, the city’s main thermal baths are a firm favorite of locals and foreign visitors alike. Some are known for their chic interior or history (the tradition of public bathing in Budapest goes back for centuries and is a part of the local culture), while others are more modern, but all practically guarantee great relaxation and fond memories.
Top international routes
- Amsterdam
- Istanbul
- Frankfurt
- London
- Warsaw
- Tel Aviv
- Milan
- Munich
- Paris
- Brussels
Main airlines
Wizz Air, Ryanair, Ural Airlines, LOT, and easyJet
Terminals
The airport is divided into terminals 2A and 2B with the former serving flights to and from destinations inside the Schengen Zone and the latter to destinations outside it. The terminals are connected via the SkyCourse building.
Location
The airport is about 24 km (15 miles) southwest of the city centre, with the drive taking 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic.
Most popular types of hire car
- Convertibles - starting at £21 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £18 per day
- Large cars - starting at £12 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £8 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £20 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £71 per day
- Small cars - starting at £6 per day
- SUVs - starting at £13 per day
Services and facilities
Busy and modern, Budapest Airport has a number of kiosks, restaurants, and shops (including duty-free stores); several lounges and on-site hotels; a children’s play area; luggage storage room; pharmacy; dental clinic, cashpoints, currency exchanges, and a room for contemplation and prayer. The airport is equipped for travellers with reduced mobility and also offers assistance (should you require it, make sure to contact your airline in advance).
Nearest petrol station
A Shell petrol station at Vecsés, Fő street 4, is on the way to the city centre, about a seven-minute drive from the airport. There are a number of other petrol stations on the way from the airport to the city.
Popular one-way hires
- Szeged (169 km / 105 miles)
- Vienna (275 km / 171 miles)
- Szekesfehervar (93 km / 58 miles)
- Gyor (153 km / 95 miles)
- Bratislava (233 km / 145 miles)
- Ljubljana (492 km / 306 miles)
Airport information
Budapest Airport (BUD)
- IATA: BUD
- ICAO: LHBP
- Name: Budapest Airport (BUD)
- Distance from the city centre: 9.9 miles / 16 km
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In which month is car hire at Budapest Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Budapest Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Budapest Airport
The best month to hire a car at Budapest Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £13.19 per day. This is 42% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £37.85 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Budapest Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 8 days, while in February, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at Budapest Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Budapest Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Budapest Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches at Budapest Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Klass Wagen, Schiller Rent, GreenMotion, Dryyve, WheeGo |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | £6 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dryyve |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klass Wagen | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Klass Wagen | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Klass Wagen | Skoda Scala | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Klass Wagen | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Klass Wagen | Volkswagen T-Roc | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Klass Wagen | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Dryyve | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Flizzr | Renault Clio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Schiller Rent | Opel Corsa Hatchback | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
CJ
United Kingdom
Suzuki S-Cross
08/11/2024
Budapest is an amazing city, and exploring the surrounding areas and visiting family with our children was made easy by having a great car.
BW
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
10/09/2024
Balaton lake and surrounding mountains are beautiful.
NH
United Kingdom
Citroen C3 Aircross
29/07/2024
Visiting in laws
MW
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
25/07/2024
Hungary is great, we didn't plan to go there but glad we did
PI
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
01/07/2024
Extremely hot in the mid 30 ‘s so plan activities accordingly, also have plenty of anti bug mosquito spray and bite cream for when the buggers get you. The ice cream is to die for and very cheap compared to the UK.
IS
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
15/05/2024
Visiting family.
JT
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
22/02/2024
Business with some adverse features. 
TP
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
16/01/2024
Visiting my family this time
CJ
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
07/01/2024
Lovely wellness hotel and new years eve gala dinner, lovely spa in Harkany.
JT
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
02/11/2023
Visited family and friends.
CC
United Kingdom
Citroen C4
25/07/2023
Spent the weekend in Budapest for the Grand Prix. Wonderful city which I would definitely come back to. Great selection of places to eat and beautiful things to see.
WT
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
21/06/2023
We drove down to Bekes county. Lovely part of the country.
JO
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
01/06/2023
Loved the Country, very scenic and beautiful. The people we found were very friendly and helpful. Although, bumpy the roads off the motorways were nice.
AZ
United Kingdom
Kia Sportage
23/02/2023
Hungary is great
TH
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
31/10/2022
We went on family event.
DP
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
04/10/2022
Hungary and Budapest is a super place, great helpful and friendly people. Wonderful place to drive around in afar supplied by Klass Wagen.
AZ
United Kingdom
Citroen C4
08/09/2022
All good
PM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
15/08/2022
I've visited many of my friends. I had a nice time in Hungary.
DW
United Kingdom
Seat Leon STW
19/05/2022
Driving in Budapest is easy, well signposted, but watch out for the police. Zero tolerance and big fines. Got a £100 parking ticket 5 minutes after parking while looking for a pay machine, which was overturned.
KF
United Kingdom
Ford EcoSport
28/04/2022
yeah I had great experience with Klass Wagen
TK
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
08/04/2022
Family visit, no recommendation
AM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
03/04/2022
Same as the competition but they had a better car for the money this time
CB
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
20/03/2022
Check out is easy but at check in they will go through the smallest superficial scratch and charge for it
Make sure good visible pictures are taken before you drive off at pick up
CB
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
07/02/2022
It’s a must ! Very good service cheap rental fantastic car and really smooth experience 3 min from the airport off site it’s good to refuel and drop the car no rush no hassle very friendly staff
ZI
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
16/01/2022
Brilliant costumer service.
SF
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
26/10/2021
Spend some time searching out the best parts of Lake Balaton to visit. Different "Strands" present different options for leisure activities and quality of shops, food stalls and cafe's / restaurants. In high season it's worth paying to go into the better Strands.
Explore the countryside wherever you can the scenery and wildlife from some of the high vantage points is breath taking.
IL
Czech Republic
Citroen C3
27/07/2021
Car renting service was very good. No stress, no pressure. A different car was suggested to me upon my arrival, but then it was also easy to change the suggested option to another one (as the newly suggested one had an automated gear, that I have never driven before).
It is highly advice to travel around the country, not only the capital. Regarding Hungary, besides Budapest, Eger, (Egerszalok and Miskolc for thermal bathing) Debrecen are very much recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Schiller Rent
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
FOX
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
114
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
£19.09
Lowest daily price
£5.90
Total cars available
375
Top 19 suppliers at Budapest Airport in 2024
+36207707730
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Terminal 2B
£18 - £52
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 19:59
Tue:08:00 - 19:59
Wed:08:00 - 19:59
Thu:08:00 - 19:59
Fri:08:00 - 19:59
Sat:08:00 - 19:59
Sun:08:00 - 19:59
Flizzr
+3614514227
Liszt Ferenc Airport Term. 2A
£25 - £40
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
WheeGo
+36305033305
Vecsés, Fő út 244, 2220 Hungary
£9 - £21
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:59
Thu:08:00 - 23:59
Fri:08:00 - 23:59
Sat:08:00 - 23:59
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
GM Rent a car
+36306227959
Vecsés, Fő Út 195, 2220, Budapest
£15 - £1,649
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 18:00
Tue:08:00 - 18:00
Wed:08:00 - 18:00
Thu:08:00 - 18:00
Fri:08:00 - 18:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 18:00
Fox Autorent
+36704554033
Lőrinczi Str. 101, Vecsés
£19 - £94
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 19:00
Tue:08:00 - 19:00
Wed:08:00 - 19:00
Thu:08:00 - 19:00
Fri:08:00 - 19:00
Sat:08:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 19:00
SIXT
+3614514227
Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Terminal 2B, 1180
£61 - £379
Working hours
Mon:06:45 - 23:59
Tue:06:45 - 23:59
Wed:06:45 - 23:59
Thu:06:45 - 23:59
Fri:06:45 - 23:59
Sat:06:45 - 23:59
Sun:06:45 - 23:59
Carwiz
+3615533401
Vecsés, Üllői út 859, 2220 Hungary
£14 - £90
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
GreenMotion
+36202603631
Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Airport Terminal 2B Arrival Level
£15 - £367
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Dryyve
+36305033305
Hungary, 2220 Vecsés, Ferenc Liszt International Airport,Lincoln street 1,U-SAVE Car Rental
£6 - £22
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Hertz
+3612960996
Budapest, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 1185
£27 - £124
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:08:00 - 23:59
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
Alamo
+3617707070
LISZT FERENC INTERNATIONAL APT,
£20 - £57
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:59
Thu:08:00 - 23:59
Fri:08:00 - 23:59
Sat:08:00 - 23:59
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
+3612967171
Budapest airport, Hungary
£22 - £82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:08:00 - 23:59
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
Avis
+3612966421
Liszt Ferenc Airport T2b
£31 - £97
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Europcar
+3614218370
LISZT FERENC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
£62 - £80
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
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Enterprise
+3617707070
LISZT FERENC INTERNATIONAL APT,
£20 - £85
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:59
Thu:08:00 - 23:59
Fri:08:00 - 23:59
Sat:08:00 - 23:59
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
Keddy
+3614218370
Liszt Ferenc International Airport
£45 - £56
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
+3617555939
822 Ulloi Ut, Budapest, 1185
£12 - £23
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:00
Tue:00:00 - 00:00
Wed:00:00 - 00:00
Thu:00:00 - 00:00
Fri:00:00 - 00:00
Sat:00:00 - 00:00
Sun:00:00 - 00:00
AddCar
+421948993999 / +36302950532
Budapest International Airport
£12 - £23
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 21:00
Tue:08:00 - 21:00
Wed:08:00 - 21:00
Thu:08:00 - 21:00
Fri:08:00 - 21:00
Sat:08:00 - 21:00
Sun:08:00 - 21:00
FOX
+3614218370
Liszt Ferenc International Airport Arrival Terminal 2B
£12 - £23
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
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