Rental car desks at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) are Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2A and 2B. The rental car park is accessible via a covered walkway from the terminal to the multi-storey parking garage.. Major companies include Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Sixt. The fastest transfer to Budapest is by Airport Bus (100E) (35 minutes).
Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2A and 2B. The rental car park is accessible via a covered walkway from the terminal to the multi-storey parking garage.
Book your rental car at BUD at least 2-3 weeks ahead for the best prices, especially during summer.
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| Transport | Duration | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Bus (100E) | 35 minutes | HUF 2,200 (EUR 6) | Direct express bus to Deak Ferenc ter and Kalvin ter in central Budapest |
| Bus 200E + Metro M3 | 50 minutes | HUF 530 (EUR 1.40) | Bus to Kobanya-Kispest, then metro line 3 to city center — cheapest option |
| Taxi (Fozstaxi) | 25-35 minutes | HUF 8,000-12,000 (EUR 21-32) | Official airport taxi operator with fixed zones and metered pricing |
| miniBUD Shuttle | 30-45 minutes | HUF 4,500 (EUR 12) | Shared minibus service with door-to-door drop-off |
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is Hungary's only major international airport, located 16 km southeast of the city center. It handles around 16 million passengers and has seen rapid growth as Budapest has become one of Europe's most popular city-break destinations.
While Budapest itself is best explored by its excellent public transport network (metro, trams, buses), a rental car unlocks the Hungarian countryside — the wine regions of Eger and Tokaj, the great plains of the Puszta, the thermal lake at Heviz, and the summer resort towns around Lake Balaton. Budapest is also well-positioned for drives to Vienna (2.5 hours), Bratislava (2 hours), and Croatia's coast.
The Hungarian motorway network radiates from Budapest, with the M1 heading west to Vienna, the M3 northeast to Eger, the M5 south to Szeged, and the M7 southwest to Lake Balaton and Croatia. All require an e-vignette. Roads are generally in good condition, and driving outside Budapest is pleasant and uncongested.
Purchase an e-matrica online at ematrica.hu or at any motorway petrol station. A 10-day vignette costs about HUF 5,500 (EUR 15). It is linked to your licence plate — no physical sticker needed.
The eastern shore (Siofok) is about 100 km from Budapest (1 hour via the M7). The more scenic northern shore (Tihany) is about 130 km (1.5 hours).
Yes, Zagreb is about 345 km southwest (3.5 hours via the M7/A2). Most rental companies allow travel to Croatia.
Central Pest has metered street parking and garages. Buda is easier. Use the ParkL or National Parking apps. Never park in spots marked for residents (yellow zones).
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