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Cheap Car Hire in Budapest, Hungary from R283

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Budapest with a pick-up date of 26/8 and drop-off date of 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Budapest, Hungary car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Budapest, Hungary. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 July 2026.

Most popular company

KLASSWAGEN

Price of petrol per litre

R30,99

Average price per day

R675

Cheapest price per day

R283
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Popular car types in Budapest, Hungary

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Budapest, Hungary and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 July 2026.
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There are 50 hire agencies servicing Budapest. These agencies, altogether, have 129 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Budapest with prices from R283 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Budapest:

Economy

Economy

R343+

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Compact

Compact

R640+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R753+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 048+

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Mini

Mini

R283+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 680+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R364+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R441+

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Best car hire deals found in Budapest

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Budapest, Hungary. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Budapest, Hungary with an average daily rate of R711. Data was last updated on 31 July 2026.
Kia PicantoR283/day
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Kia Picanto
Found 07/29/26
Renault ClioR343/day
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Renault Clio
Found 07/29/26
Toyota HiluxR364/day
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Toyota Hilux
Found 07/29/26

Cheapflights insights for Budapest car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Budapest, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Budapest?

For the best savings on car hire in Budapest, make your reservation 51 days before pickup. The average price then is just R398/day – about 1 380% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Budapest?

Looking to hire a car in Budapest? Dryyve had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R12,03/day. Klass Wagen also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R12,86/day.

What is the best car rental company in Budapest?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Budapest is BUCHBINDER (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 7.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

BUCHBINDER
BUCHBINDER
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Budget
Budget
2.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Budapest?

Planning to hire a car in Budapest? February is the cheapest month, costing about R315 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R729. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R365

February

R315

March

R365

April

R481

May

R447

June

R514

July

R729

August

R580

September

R381

October

R365

November

R348

December

R447

What car do most people hire in Budapest?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Budapest are the following: SUV cars (Peugeot 3008 or similar), Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar), and Estate car cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Budapest?

In Budapest, Avis, BUCHBINDER , and Right Cars have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Budapest, Hungary

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Budapest, Hungary known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Budapest, Hungary. Reviews were last updated on 31 July 2026.

BUCHBINDER

8,0
Very Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

10,0

Avis

7,6
Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Hertz

7,5
Good
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,3

Budget

2,5
Poor
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

3,5

Comfort

4,5

Overall

2,5

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,5

Berauto

1 location
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National

1 location
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Zezgo

1 location
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CLICK RENT

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Budapest, Hungary, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Budapest?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R675/day when booking a car hire in Budapest. The absolute best deal a user found was for R244/day from Wheego, booked on Jul. 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Budapest for a week from Klass Wagen?

    Hiring a car in Budapest for a week can be a great option for travel. Klass Wagen, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R3 291/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Budapest?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Budapest check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Budapest can be found for R14 103. You can find car hire deals to be on average R470 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Budapest, Hungary

Browse car hires by fuel type in Budapest, Hungary. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Budapest, Hungary. Deals were last updated on 31 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Budapest, Hungary. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R17+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R17+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R37+

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