Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the international airport serving the Hungarian capital city of Budapest. The airport is located about 10 miles south east of the centre of Budapest. Explore the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway which is the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs and the world's largest thermal water cave system. Budapest is the perfect place to explore Hungary in a hire car.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Budapest Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Budapest Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Budapest Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Budapest Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
What is There to Do in Budapest?
Pay a visit to Buda Castle. This historic castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest was completed in 1265. Located in the castle grounds is the Budapest History Museum which is in the southern wing of Buda Castle and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Drive across the Széchenyi Chain Bridge; a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest. On the eastern side of the river, a short distance from the bridge, is the Hungarian Parliament Building which is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary. This is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings and a notable landmark of Hungary along with being a popular tourist destination.
Head over to the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Gardens which is the oldest zoo park in Hungary and one of the oldest in the world. It has over 5,000 animals on display from over 733 species.
For some relaxation, pay a visit to the Széchenyi Medicinal Baths in Budapest. They are the largest medicinal baths in Europe and the water is supplied by two thermal springs. With a variety of treatments and facilities on offer such as a number of saunas and pools to massages and physiotherapy, there will be something for everyone.
Budapest is also home to a number of theatres that include the National Theatre, along with the Palace of Arts. Why not also visit the Hungarian National Museum which was founded in 1802 or Kunsthalle Budapest, an excellent contemporary art museum?
Explore Hungary by Car
Rent a car and travel to Gyor just over an hour’s drive north west of Budapest. This historic city displays a wide range of remarkable buildings and architectural styles.
Lake Balaton is the largest lake in central Europe and is a major tourist attraction, especially during the summer months. The lake has a number of resorts and towns located on its shores. At the western end of the lake is also Balaton Airport. During the summer months there is a very active nightlife scene with most resorts having a large number of bars and nightclubs. Throughout the year the lake also offers a wide range of water based activities such as sailing, water sports, fishing and swimming to name a few.
The city of Pecs is located to the south west of Budapest. Pecs has a great food and drink scene along with a variety of things to see and do ranging from museums to historical buildings.
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