Car Rental in Budapest

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  • 9.5 top rated · Flizzr

A rental car here costs $106 a day on average, about $743 for a week. The most popular car class is 7-seat minivan, at about $177 a day. Klass Wagen is the cheapest for a small car, about $23 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 5 · In the terminal: 3 · Meet and greet: 2
  • Free cancellation: 15 of 16
  • Debit card accepted: 6 of 16
  • Flizzr
  • Sixt
  • Schiller
  • Carwiz
  • Hertz
  • Alamo
  • +10

Where to pick up in Budapest

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Budapest Airport · 18 km Airport 16 $18 18 min
Budapest City · 5 km City office 5 $36 16 min
Budapest Downtown · 0 km City office 5 $36 15 min
Budapest Keleti Train Station · 3 km Train station 2 $72 16 min

Car rental prices in Budapest by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Fiat 500 13 $26 $61
Economy Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Citroen C3 16 $30 $59
Compact Peugeot 308, Opel Astra, Ford Focus 16 $35 $67
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Skoda Karoq, Toyota C-HR Hybrid 10 $41 $86
Standard Opel Insignia, Volkswagen Passat, Mercedes GLB 8 $62 $110
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class 3 $79
Station wagon Ford Focus Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Kia Ceed Estate 15 $42 $78
SUV Volvo XC60, Suzuki Vitara, Nissan X-Trail Hybrid 12 $39 $93
Minivan Ford Tourneo, Toyota Proace, Ford Transit 3 $69
5-seat MPV Citroen Berlingo, Skoda Karoq, Mercedes GLA 3 $72 $121
7-seat minivan Peugeot 5008, Mercedes V Class, Volkswagen Touran 10 $73 $151
9-seat van Ford Tourneo, Toyota Proace, Ford Tourneo Custom 13 $88 $132
Luxury Mercedes GLE, Mercedes E Class 2 $92
Premium BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes C Class 3 $76
Convertible Fiat 500 Convertible 2 $38
Cargo van Opel Combo Cargo, Opel Vivaro Cargo Van 1 $130

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Fiat 500 rental car in Budapest Wheego

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $26/day
Hyundai i10 rental car in Budapest Thrifty

Hyundai i10

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $28/day
Toyota Aygo rental car in Budapest Budget

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $28/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Budapest Schiller

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $30/day
Peugeot 208 rental car in Budapest Klass Wagen

Peugeot 208

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $30/day
Seat Ibiza rental car in Budapest Thrifty

Seat Ibiza

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $31/day
Kia Picanto rental car in Budapest Flizzr

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
from $33/day
Hyundai i20 rental car in Budapest Thrifty

Hyundai i20

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $33/day

Car rental companies in Budapest

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Flizzr

Daily 08:00–20:00 30 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.5
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $43/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.1 Cleanliness 9.8 Service at the rental desk 9.7 Pick-up process 9.6 Drop-off process 9.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $121
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Ski rack

Office

Flizzr in Budapest City
Váci út 141, Budapest, 1138
+3614514227

Sixt

Meet and greet 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.0
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 104

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Ski rack

Office

Sixt in Budapest Downtown
Teréz krt. 43, Budapest, 1067
+3614514227

Schiller

Mon–Fri 08:00–16:59 · Sat–Sun 08:00–19:59 15 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $36/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 159

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS · Wi-Fi · Snow chains

Office

Schiller in Budapest City
Dráva utca 17. (Schiller Rent a Car), Budapest, 1138
+36 (1) 452-1191

Carwiz

In the terminal Daily 08:00–19:59 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $57/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 022

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Carwiz at Budapest Airport
Liszt Ferenc Intl AP, Budapest, 1185
+3615533401

Hertz

22 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $36/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 325

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Budapest Downtown
Apaczai Csere Janos U. 4., Budapest, H1052
12960997

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $39/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 316

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Budapest Airport
Liszt Ferenc International Apt, Budapest, 1180
003617707070

Thrifty

In the terminal 17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $661

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Thrifty at Budapest Airport
Budapest A/p Term 2b, Budapest, 1675
12960996

Green Motion

16 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.2
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $106/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 8.1 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $359

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Green Motion in Budapest Downtown
Jozsef nador ter, Jozsef nador parkolo, Budapest, 1051
0036202603631

Klass Wagen

Free shuttle bus Daily 06:00–21:59 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $18/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 027

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Child seat

Office

Klass Wagen at Budapest Airport
Budapest – Airport, Vecsés, Új Ecseri út 2, 2220, Budapest, 1185
0036.14743.966

GM

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–18:59 47 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.4
Very good 50+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.7 Cleanliness 7.5 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $330

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

GM at Budapest Airport
H-2220 Vecses, Fo road 195, Vecses, 2220
36-30-6227959

Wheego

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–22:59 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.4
Very good 50+ reviews
from $29/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.9 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 271

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat

Office

Wheego at Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport - outside Terminal 2B - in Zone 5-6, Hungary
+36305033305

Budget

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.3
Very good 100+ reviews
from $28/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.6 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 6.9 Drop-off process 7.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 755

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Budapest Airport
Lorinci Utca 130a Shuttle Trml2 Departures Zone6, Airport Rental Desk, Arrivals, Vecses, 2220
003630 438 3739

Enterprise

15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 316

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Enterprise in Budapest Downtown
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Erzsebet Ter 7-8, Budapest, 1051
17707070

U-Save

1 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Few reviews 5+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 425

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

U-Save in Budapest Downtown
Jozsef nador ter, Jozsef nador parkolo, Budapest, 1051
0036202603631

Autonom

Meet and greet Daily 09:00–17:59 CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $58/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 044

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Autonom at Budapest Airport
2220 Vecsés, Vigyazo Ferenc utca 4, 2220
36 30 37 37 253

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–18:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $90/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $551 176

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Budapest Airport
Liszt Ferenc International Airport Arrival Terminal 2B, Budapest, 1185
36 1 4218370

Rental conditions in Budapest

Based on 16 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 26 pay $5–$13 a day extra (GM, Budget and Carwiz). Drivers aged 70 and over pay $5 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 6 of 16 suppliers: Sixt, Schiller, Hertz, Thrifty, Green Motion and GM.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 16 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 15 of 16 suppliers. Limited at Europcar.
Fuel policy Full to full (10 suppliers), Same to same (6 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 53%, manual 47%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Auris Estate Hybrid, Toyota C-HR Hybrid, Toyota Rav4 Hybrid and Renault Captur Hybrid, from $33 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 15 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Flizzr $121.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (16 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (16 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (14 suppliers). Deductible: $330–$551 176.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 11 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $17–$583.
Free additional driver Carwiz and Green Motion
Extras GPS (16 suppliers), Infant seat (15 suppliers), Child seat (15 suppliers), Booster seat (12 suppliers), Snow chains (10 suppliers), Winter tires (10 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (6 suppliers), Special discount (6 suppliers), Free additional driver (2 suppliers)

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Car rental in Budapest: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at U-Save to 47 min at GM.

For a small car, Klass Wagen is the cheapest at about $23 a day and is rated 7.5 out of 10. Flizzr is rated 9.5 and costs about $54.

53% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 15 of 16 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 18, and drivers under 26 pay from $5 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Israel, Hungary and Russia. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Budapest: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Budapest?

Car rental in Budapest starts from $26 per day, and the average price is $106 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $318 for a 3-day weekend and $743 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Budapest?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Budapest over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • 7-seat minivan: $177 per day
  • Economy: $75 per day
  • 9-seat van: $183 per day
  • SUV: $112 per day
  • Station wagon: $94 per day
  • Compact: $85 per day
  • Luxury: $161 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Budapest?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Budapest over the last 12 months:
  • Klass Wagen, average price $44 per day
  • Carwiz, average price $93 per day
  • Schiller, average price $73 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Budapest?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Budapest are:
  • Flizzr: rated 9.5/10 by 50+ customers
  • Sixt: rated 9.2/10 by 100+ customers, average price $167 per day
  • Schiller: rated 8.9/10 by 250+ customers, average price $73 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Budapest?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Budapest are:
  • Klass Wagen: about $23 per day
  • Budget: about $33 per day
  • Wheego: about $37 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Budapest?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Enterprise, Schiller and Carwiz
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Klass Wagen, GM and Wheego
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Autonom
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Budapest and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Budapest, one-way rentals are offered by Flizzr, Enterprise and Carwiz. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Budapest?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Budapest is 18, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Budapest:
  • Schiller: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 25
  • Carwiz: minimum age 18, young driver fee up to age 22
  • Alamo: minimum age 18, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Budapest with a debit card?

Rental companies in Budapest typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Budapest: Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty, Green Motion and GM. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Budapest offer unlimited mileage?

11 rental companies in Budapest include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Flizzr, Sixt and Hertz. 4 more, among them Enterprise, Alamo and Klass Wagen, offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Budapest?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Budapest are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Flizzr, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise, Schiller, Alamo, Thrifty, GM, Budget and Europcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Carwiz, U-Save, Autonom, Green Motion, Klass Wagen and Wheego.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Budapest?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Budapest include Sixt, Schiller and Europcar. The cheapest is Wheego, from $33 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Budapest?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Budapest Carwiz includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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