Budapest is Hungary’s capital city and it is notable for its youthful, unique atmosphere as well as being a world class scene for classic music in additions to having an incredible wealth of delightful natural thermal baths. Over the years, Budapest has emerged as one of the most enjoyable and most visited cities in Europe largely because of its architecture and scenic setting. In fact, it has since been branded by many as the ‘Paris of the East’. About two decades ago, UNESCO added Budapest in the list of is world heritage sites due to the architectural and cultural significance of the city. This is largely contributed by the famous Danube Banks, Andrassy Avenue and Buda Castle Quarter.
Car hire is one of the most booming businesses in Budapest as people find this as being the most convenient way of traveling around. Most of the famous sights in the city are located on the Castle Hill such as the Royal Palace which is arguably the hill’s most popular attraction. Another attraction is the national gallery which is located inside the palace and has incredible collections of paintings. Other attractions found nearby include the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Lions’ Courtyard, Hunyadi Garden, Savoyai Terrace and several museums such as Budapest History museum, The Music Museum, The Military Museum and Pharmacy Museum.
When thinking of hiring a car in the city, there are many types of vehicles available for you to choose from. Most of the car hire companies have big fleets comprising of a wide range of cars in order to suit various space and budget requirements of people. In addition, some of them also rent out specialized cars to suit a particular location like the prestige models, electric/ hybrid cars, passenger vans, SUVs and convertibles. Within the city center and at the airport, independent companies also provide high end, luxurious cars.
While it is not common as such, some Budapest car rental agencies also rent out older cars for those looking for much cheaper prices. When choosing a car, there are many things you should look at such as the size of the vehicle, type of gearbox, door count and if the car has air conditioning or not. Other additional factors are such as trunk volume, seat numbers and other stuff which will all help you identify a car of your choice based on needs and budget.