Car rental in Hungary

Tips for driving your rental car in Hungary

If you're travelling to Hungary, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Hungary is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Budapest counts 1729040 inhabitants. In Budapest hosts 17.4% of the entire country's population, which counts over 9940000 inhabitants. In Hungary the language spoken most widespread is Hungarian but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Hungary is GMT+01:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Hungary is C / F and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Hungary is +36, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Hungary

With a fuel cost in Hungary averaging at 1.84 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Hungary shares its land borders with Austria, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 199567, 1477 of which motorways, which ranks Hungary as the 27th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Hungary there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 130 km/h. Bear in mind that in Hungary, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hungary

Hungary boasts eight UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue (cultural) and Old Village of Hollókő and its Surroundings (cultural).