Guide to Driving in Hungary

Hungary Speed Limits

	KPH	MPH
Motorways	130	80
Open Roads	90/110	55/68
Built Up Areas	50	31

Emergency Phone Numbers

Police	112/107
Fire	112/105
Ambulance	112/104

Useful Phrases

Danger	veszély
Diesel	dízel
Exit	kijárat
Filling Station	benzinkút
Petrol	benzin
Prohibited	tilos
Right of way	szolgalmi jog
Roadworks	útépítés
Slow	lassú

Fuel

Credit cards are accepted at some filling stations, but cash is the most common form of payment.

Home to the famous Danube River, 11 national parks and Lake Balaton, Hungary really is a sight to behold. Hiring a car is the best way to ensure that you have enough time to see and do as much as possible during your trip to Hungary.

Hungary's roads are well maintained, the road system consists of motorways and some toll roads. To travel on Hungary's motorways you will need a motorway authorization, known as a vignette. These can be purchased from most fuel stations, online or by telephone. It is advisable to keep the vignette for a period of 12 months following its expiry.

To make sure you can enjoy everything from the buzzing city of Budapest, to the stunning scenery in the rural areas, car hire in Hungary is essential.

Find out more about skiing in Hungary, or read our Hungary travel guide, you may also like to view information about destinations in Hungary.

Essential Driving Information

Dipped headlights must be used at all times outside built-up areas.
Traffic drives on the right here.
Only use your car horn in an emergency, it is an offence to use it otherwise.
Keep a look out for unlit vehicles such as farm vehicles and carts at night in rural areas.
If your hire vehicle gets any damaged bodywork during your trip, you must obtain a certificate from the police.
You must always give way to trams and buses at junctions and when they are pulling away from a stop.
Always pass railway crossings slowly at walking pace.
Children who are less than 1.5m in height and over 3 years of age must be seated in the rear of the vehicle.
Seat belts are compulsory in front and rear seats.
Nil percentage of alcohol is allowed in driver’s blood, a zero tolerance policy operates.
The condition of some roads may mean that it is mandatory to have snow chains either being used, or in the car.

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