Most popular company | KLASSWAGEN |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.30 |
Average price per day | £19 |
Cheapest price per day | £7 |
January
£16
February
£16
March
£17
April
£21
May
£23
June
£24
July
£31
August
£29
September
£23
October
£22
November
£18
December
£22
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Budapest is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
At £7/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Budapest in the past week. Out of 44 car hire agencies operating in Budapest, there are, in total, 103 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Small cars | £19 - £45 | |
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All Car Types | £34 - £66 |
To hire a small car in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £27/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Budapest, Hungary (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£45/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a small car saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Budapest small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £50/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Budapest, Hungary (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£73/day). In fact, February is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a medium car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Budapest medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £97/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Budapest, Hungary (~£83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£128/day). In fact, February is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a large car is 52% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £51/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Budapest, Hungary (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£72/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a SUV is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Budapest SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £77/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Budapest, Hungary (~£56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£107/day). In fact, March is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a van is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Budapest van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £116/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Budapest, Hungary (~£86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£148/day). In fact, October is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a luxury car is 60% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a convertible in Budapest, Hungary, you would pay an average price of £45/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Budapest, Hungary (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£84/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Budapest. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Budapest, hiring a convertible saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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To hire a car in Budapest, you will need to show your passport, your driving licence, which you've held for more than one year, and a credit card. You won't need to get an International Driving Permit unless your licence is written in a script other than the Roman alphabet. It's possible to hire cars in Budapest if you are under the age of 25, but you need to be at least 21 years old, with a minimum of one year of driving experience. Keep in mind that if you are under 25, many car hire companies require a young driver's surcharge to cover additional insurance. You will also be limited to the type of cars you can hire. Luxury cars and passenger vans may not be possible with many car hire providers. For younger drivers, there is a great range of economy car hire vehicles to choose from.
When you drive your Budapest car hire, you will be driving on the right side of the road. If you are driving with children under 12, they must be seated in the back of the car. Children under 12 must also be seated in a children's booster seat. All passengers seated in your Budapest car hire must wear their seat belts at all times while the car is moving. Be careful not to drink when driving, as Budapest has a zero-tolerance drinking and driving limit. The general speed limit in urban areas is 30 mph (50kph); in rural areas, it is 50 mph (90 kph), and on the motorways, it is 80 mph (120 kph). Before getting into your cheap car hire in Budapest, it's always advised that you contact the local city department or check their website in case any traffic laws have changed recently.
There is a range of vehicles to choose from when hiring a car in Budapest. For cheap car hire, you may want to hire an economy car. Some great and highly recommended economy cars include a Toyota Aygo or a Volkswagen Polo. If you plan to drive out of the main city and head to the Bukk Mountains, you may want to hire an SUV-type car or a four-wheel drive. Some recommended hire cars in Budapest that are SUVs include a Ford Ecosport or a Suzuki Ignis.
Parking in the city centre of Budapest can be difficult due to the limited amount of parking and the high number of tourist attractions. For the most affordable parking, you will want to use parking garages or car parks. Street parking can be the most difficult to find and is also the most expensive. Budapest is also divided into different parking zones, with Zone 1 being the most expensive at around £1.20 an hour and Zone 3 being the cheapest at around 80p an hour.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £19/day when booking a car hire in Budapest. The absolute best deal a user found was for £10/day from Klass Wagen, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Budapest from the following companies over the past two weeks: Klass Wagen (£7/day), Dryyve (£8/day), and GREEN MOTION (£15/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Sixt (8.3 rating) and BUCHBINDER (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Budapest.
The average price of petrol in Budapest is £1.30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £58 and £84 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Klass Wagen is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Budapest. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £78 per week.
Generally, for a better deal in Budapest it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 40%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Budapest however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Budapest can be found for about £335, with the average price for a rental being around £11 a day. Book with Klass Wagen, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 58% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Budapest.
Car hire prices in Budapest are typically £19 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to £19. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in January to be on average £23 per day.
Volkswagen Polo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Budapest according to Cheapflights users.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Budapest, Hungary. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£9+).