Car Hire in Hungary

Tourist information - Hungary

Hungary (Hungarian Magyarország), is a landlocked republic in Central Europe, bounded on the north by Slovakia, on the northeast by Ukraine, on the east by Romania, on the south by Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia and on the west by Austria. The country's capital and largest city is Budapest.

Climate

Hungary has a dry climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Principal Cities

Budapest, the largest city, is the capital and also the cultural and economic center of Hungary. Other import cities include Debrecen, Szeged and Pécs.

Budapest, is a city in northern Hungary, capital and largest city of the country, located on the Danube River, near the border with Slovakia. The transport system in Budapest is well developed. With tree-lined boulevards and wide squares bordered by modern buildings, Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Built in two parts each either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest are linked by six bridges over the Danube River, including one of Europe's largest suspension bridges.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Warning Triangle.
First Aid Kit.
Spare Bulb Kit.

SPEED LIMITS

Cars only

Built-up areas = 50 kph
Major roads outside towns = 90 kph
Dual Carriageways = 100 kph
Motorways 120 kph

MOTORWAYS

Motorways roads are in good condition.
A vignette is required on the M1 and M3 and they are obtainable at most outlets.
The M5 is a toll motorway.
The M7 is free.
Emergency phones are located every 2km.

SEAT BELTS

Front = Compulsory
Rear = Compulsory if fitted
Children Under the age of 12 or under 140cm not allowed in front seats
Approved child seats compulsory for children smaller than 120cm or younger than 12 years.

DRIVING LICENCE

Driving permit required unless you have the new Photo card licence.
Minimum Driving age 18.

FINES

There are no on-the-spot fines. Fines are payable at post offices.

DRINKING and DRIVING

Blood / Alcohol limit is 0.00%. This is zero tolerance.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Police 107
Fire Service 105
Ambulance 104

From a mobile phone dial 112 for all services
The breakdown service in Budapest has the following telephone number: 252 8000.
For the rest of the country: 153 4700 or 143 4704.

PARKING

Vehicles must be parked in the direction of travel. Do not park against the traffic flow.
In one-way streets you may park either side unless otherwise directed.

FUEL

Unleaded Regular 91 = Olommentes uzemanyag
Unleaded Super 95/98 = Olommentes uzemanyag
Diesel is available

MasterCarsDirect offers car hire in the following locations in Hungary

Budapest Ferihergy Airport, Budapest City Centre and other locations.