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 32 days before pickup. The average price then is just R404/day – about 1 449% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Budapest?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Budapest is GREEN MOTION (rated 8.0/10 with 2 reviews). BUCHBINDER (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R334 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R650. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R387
February
R334
March
R351
April
R439
May
R439
June
R457
July
R650
August
R615
September
R474
October
R457
November
R387
December
R509
What car do most people hire in Budapest?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Budapest are the following: Mini cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar), Compact cars (Ford Focus Wagon or similar), and SUV cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Budapest?
Sixt has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. FLIZZR has the second-highest number of locations in Budapest at 8.
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 5 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Budapest, such as GREEN MOTION , BUCHBINDER and Sixt. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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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 5 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Budapest for a week from Sixt?
Hiring a car in Budapest for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R7 809/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.
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 5 July 2025.
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 (R13+).
Electric
R73+
Hybrid
R13+
Petrol/Diesel
R37+