Car Hire at Budapest Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital of Hungary, Budapest is one of Europe’s most impressive cities. These are five of its most notable attractions:

• Castle Hill. Arguably the most visited part of Budapest, Castle Hill is home to some of the city’s most famous landmarks. These include the magnificent Royal Palace, but also the Hungarian National Gallery, Palatinate Crypt, Habsburg Gate, and Fisherman’s Bastion. The hill’s elevation also offers great views of Pest on the other side of the river.
• Belváros. Also known simply as District V, the city centre of Budapest is another popular and attraction-rich part of the Hungarian capital. Take a walk along the Danube promenade, then marvel at landmarks like the magnificent Parliament building or Országház, as well as the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and St. Stephen Basilica. All of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Terézváros. Located immediately to the east of Belváros, Teresa Town is another popular area of the city that’s a tiny bit more atmospheric and less busy with tourists than its more famous neighbour. The area is known for its scenic architecture exemplified by landmarks such as the Former Institute of Ballet (also known as Drechsler Palace), Budapest-Nyugati Railway Terminal, and St. Teresa of Avila Church.
• Margaret Island. Accessible by bridges from both Buda and Pest, Margitsziget is one of the most distinct parts of the Hungarian capital. Mainly made up of gardens and landscape parks, it is a great place to go on a long stroll and escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Landmarks include the Margaret water tower and Palatinus open-air swimming complex.
• Thermal baths. One of the main tourist draws of the Hungarian capital, the city’s main thermal baths are a firm favorite of locals and foreign visitors alike. Some are known for their chic interior or history (the tradition of public bathing in Budapest goes back for centuries and is a part of the local culture), while others are more modern, but all practically guarantee great relaxation and fond memories.

Top international routes

• Amsterdam
• Istanbul
• Frankfurt
• London
• Warsaw
• Tel Aviv
• Milan
• Munich
• Paris
• Brussels

Main airlines

Wizz Air, Ryanair, Ural Airlines, LOT, and easyJet

Terminals

The airport is divided into terminals 2A and 2B with the former serving flights to and from destinations inside the Schengen Zone and the latter to destinations outside it. The terminals are connected via the SkyCourse building.

Location

The airport is about 24 km (15 miles) southwest of the city centre, with the drive taking 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic.

Most popular types of hire car

• Premium cars - starting at £123 per day
• Small cars - starting at £10 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £11 per day
• SUVs - starting at £11 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £18 per day
• Large cars - starting at £11 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £51 per day
• Convertibles - starting at £38 per day

Services and facilities

Busy and modern, Budapest Airport has a number of kiosks, restaurants, and shops (including duty-free stores); several lounges and on-site hotels; a children’s play area; luggage storage room; pharmacy; dental clinic, cashpoints, currency exchanges, and a room for contemplation and prayer. The airport is equipped for travellers with reduced mobility and also offers assistance (should you require it, make sure to contact your airline in advance).

Nearest petrol station

A Shell petrol station at Vecsés, Fő street 4, is on the way to the city centre, about a seven-minute drive from the airport. There are a number of other petrol stations on the way from the airport to the city.

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