IN HUNGARY

operates a fleet of modern European cars for easy and comfortable countryside touring throughout Hungary.  Through an exclusive arrangement with Rhapsody Tours, we are pleased to include Budget in our program in order to ensure a trouble-free motoring experience while in Hungary.

Your rental will be fully pre-paid as part of your tour package.

All rentals are all-inclusive offering: unlimited mileage; theft protection; CDW and PAI coverage.  As with all car rental companies in Hungary, however, there is a non-waiverable responsibility (in the form of a refundable deposit) in the event of an accident.  So you will have to put this onto a major credit card (Amex, Diners, Eurocard, MasterCard or VISA), although nothing is charged through unless you’ve had an accident. Cash is not accepted for the non-waiverable deposit. 

Rhapsody Tours typically books mid-size, four-door cars with automatic transmission and air conditioning, although a full range of car sizes from a mini to a 9-passenger van is available.

Your rental will be delivered by Budget conveniently right to your hotel, and you can leave the car, full of gas, at the hotel on your return back to Budapest.  Rhapsody Tours will provide further instructions in order to assist you with this.

Things you should note: 

What’s driving in Hungary like? 

It’s a pleasure!  The expressways are modern four lane roads, as part of the European highway system, heading out of Budapest in all directions.  Some motorways are now toll roads. The main highways are usually two lanes in excellent condition, but somewhat faster than what you may be used to.  You do need to beware of slow moving vehicles on the road, from time to time, including donkey carts loaded with hay or potatoes. 

While the expressways skirt around centers, the main highways tend to take you through the centers of town. The roads are well signed, however, so by following your highway numbered road sign, or watching for signs indicating the next town or village, you should have a very enjoyable time. In no time at all, you’ll be comfortably driving just like the Hungarians. 

Your Rhapsody Tours Guidebook will include a suggested detailed itinerary and route, with maps, to help you get around.  Even getting out of Budapest, starting from your hotel, is easy with our Guidebook.  Don’t be afraid to explore off the main roads, or get out of the car and walk around a bit, as this is when you’ll encounter villagers and village life at its best.

One thing to note…make sure your headlights are on during daytime driving.  Also, you should be warned that there is a strict zero-tolerance policy in effect for drinking and driving.  The use of seat belts is mandatory.  Don’t be surprised if you encounter a police check-stop for drinking or headlights.