BUDAPEST INTL AIRPORT (BUD) Car Hire

Out of hours pick-up is available only at airport station. However this service is not bookable on the Internet. Please contact the location as your credit card details and flight number is required. An additional fee in the amount of EUR 30.00 (excluding VAT plus Airport fee where applicable) will apply. If you fail to collect the car at the requested time, a no show fee in the amount of EUR 30.00 (excluding VAT plus Airport fee where applicable) will apply. Out of hours return is available on request. Please contact the location as specific conditions and fees may apply.

Minimum age for rentals is 25. However drivers under 25 years old are eligible to drive only Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate car groups at an extra Young Driver surcharge of EUR 7.00 (excl. VAT plus Airport fee where applicable) per day up to a maximum of EUR 70.00 (excl. VAT plus Airport fee where applicable). All car groups not listed are not available for young drivers.

Cross Border rentals are allowed with an additional fee from EUR 55.00 per border to the following countries only with a written permission by the location: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania (from 70.00 EUR, Mini, Economy, Compact categories only), San Marino, Serbia (from 70.00 EUR, Mini, Economy, Compact categories only), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Vehicles cannot be driven into and/or dropped off in any African, Asian or Middle-East countries, nor in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine or any island. Driving to Romania and Serbia is only possible with Mini, Economy, Compact car categories and after purchasing Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection. Extra insurance protection of EUR 70.00 per border applies. All other car groups are not allowed. Should these above restrictions be ignored all protections lose their validity. The renter will be held fully responsible in case of damage to, or loss of the vehicle and will bear all consequences, including the cost of repatriation of the damaged vehicle. Crossing the border of the Hungarian territory without permission will result in a surcharge which will be based on an individual assessment and withdraw the insurance policy and the client will be responsible for the cost of all damages. All fees quoted include VAT and premium location surcharge.

Collision Damage Waiver does not cover : rims, wheel covers, windshield, tires, lights, crystals, interior damage, wrong fuel, roof damage, undercarriage damage, theft of the vehicle or damages resulting from theft, damage from riots or civil unrest, damage from dangerous substances. Collision Damage Waiver will be voided if damage is caused by: driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, unauthorized drivers, racing or speed contest or competition, unlicensed driver or driver training, driving over state or international borders in violation of the Rental Agreement, towing or pushing, intentional damage, simple negligence, gross negligence or recklessness, driving off of a regularly maintained roadway, using the vehicle for hire, driving in violation of local traffic laws, failure to secure the car keys, or failure to lock or secure the vehicle.

We offer a delivery and collection service within opening hours. However this option is not available for booking via the Internet. For information and/or booking, please contact the location. Delivery/Collection fee of EUR 0.86 (excluding VAT plus Airport fee where applicable) per km but minimum EUR 28.00 (excluding VAT plus Airport fee where applicable) per rental applies.

All major debit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) issued in the name of the renter and present at the time of the pickup are accepted for purchases only and cannot be used for pre-authorization or the deposit. The debit card should be valid for at least 3 months. We do not accept prepaid cards (i.e. Visa Electron, Diners Club), travelers checks or cash. Currency loss shall always be borne by the customer.

One way rentals are currently not available.

All vehicles are delivered with full tank of fuel and must be returned in the same condition. If a vehicle is returned with less than a full tank of fuel the renter will be required to pay the difference at the per litre market price plus an additional administration fee of EUR 12.99 inclusive of VAT and premium location surcharge. For convenience, you may purchase a tank of fuel at the time of rental at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations. This method eliminates the need for you to refill the tank before returning. Please be aware that we are unable to give a refund for unused fuel.

Total charges include unlimited mileage with the only exception being rentals in excess of 28 days, which incur a 750 kilometer per week limit, Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection, Third Party Liability, Road Fee, Winter Fee, Airport Surcharge and VAT.

Emerald Club customers can earn credits on qualifying rentals at this location. Redemption of free days is not available at this location. Note: Emerald Club members can earn credits at National and Enterprise brand locations. A reservation must be booked in advance, and must have the member number attached, in order to earn credit/points.

In case of an accident, theft or damage of the vehicle or of any part of it, and also in case of injury or death occurring as a result of an accident, the renter is always obliged to call the police without consideration to the amount of the damages. If he does not do it renter has the full responsibility for the damage. The renter is obliged to fill out an accident report; the form is part of the documentation of the vehicle. The renter is also obliged to give a confirmation of the participation on an accident or any damage caused to other parties without delay to the lessor, if he/she does not do it, renter is fully liable to the lessor for the caused damage. At the time of pick up / drop off of our vehicle, a Car Condition Report will be filled out and signed by the renter and the rental company employee. In the case of Car Condition Report not signed by the customer at the time of drop off (eg. vehicle is returned out of office, out of opening hours or customer does not wait for the checking of the vehicle) this can be interpreted as acceptance of vehicle condition statement.

All major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) issued in the name of the renter and present at the time of the pickup are accepted. The credit card should be valid at least 6 months. We do not accept prepaid cards (Visa Electron, Diners Club), travelers checks or cash. Currency loss shall always be borne by the customer. All extra costs that occur during the rental will be charged to this credit card. An advance charge approval is obtained for the chosen means of payment as a security deposit. The minimum deposit covers the cost of the rental, the minimum excess amount, full tank of fuel, VAT and premium location surcharge but a minimum of 1000 EUR. Amounts can vary based on the car categories. For categories Full Size and above you will be required to present 2 different, imprinted credit cards. We accept only credit card for deposit payments, debit cards and cash are not accepted. When paying with a voucher a credit card is also required. The deposit will be returned to the renter, except in case of damages caused by the renter or other debts accumulated by the renter. The deposit will not be repaid until the renter’s responsibility for compensation for any damages caused or other debts are settled.

National offers Roadside Assistance Protection -RAP- at select locations. RAP allows the customer to waive financial responsibility for chargeable roadside incidents such as lockouts, vehicle technical failure, towing, replacement car. RAP can be added for 5.00 Euro per day (excl. VAT plus Airport fee where applicable). RAP coverage does not include the following Flat tire, fuel delivery and key replacement. RAP is void and null if at the time of the incident necessitating roadside assistance the renter or authorized drivers are in violation of the rental agreement. In such cases Roadside Assistance will be available but standard charges will apply. National rental locations do not provide direct Roadside Assistance to the renter. The assistance is provided by a Third Party Provider on behalf of National. RAP is available during the office rental operating hours by calling +36 1 770 7070. Roadside Assistance Protection is an optional product. If you decline RAP then you will be required to pay any applicable charges and see compensation from your carrier. RAP is not insurance. Exception: In cases of rental vehicle mechanical failure when the renters is not at fault Roadside Assistance will be provided at no cost to the renter even if the renter has declined the option to purchase RAP at the time of rental. This service will include a tow and a replacement vehicle. Please also see below information relative to vehicle replacement. • If the Vehicle breaks down in the territory of Hungary, we shall provide you with a replacement car within 8 hours. • If the Vehicle breaks down outside Hungary but in a country for which we have allowed the use of the Vehicle, we shall provide you with a replacement car within 36 hours. • If the Vehicle is stolen in Hungary and through no fault of the renter (which is not the case when you fail to hand over to us the registration document and the ignition key of the Vehicle immediately after the incident), we shall provide you with a replacement car within 8 hours.


At the time of the rental all drivers must present a valid national driving license, which has been held for at least 1 year and a valid passport or in case of EU citizens an ID card. Additionally, all driving licenses issued non Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic etc.) must be accompanied by a valid International Driving Permit (IDP). An International Driving Permit (IDP) serves only as a translation of a drivers existing license, and by itself is not acceptable for vehicle rental. Please also refer to "Forms of Payment" as a requirement.

If you accept SCDW Super Collision Damage Waiver and have accepted CDW Collision Damage Waiver, SCDW waives liability in cases of damage to the rental vehicle provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the General Car Rental conditions of National Car Rental HU. If you accept SCDW and CDW has not been accepted you will remain responsible for all losses above EUR 500 up to the full market value of the vehicle every time the vehicle is damaged, stolen or lost. SCDW does not cover roof, tires and windscreens, loss of keys or contamination of fuel. SCDW is available at time of pick-up and is not available for customers on Corporate contract rentals unless there is a corporate account number present that indicates this option is applicable. Damage to the under body-work and or roof due to collision with bridges, tunnels, overhanging structures, etc., is excluded from the damage cover, unless a force majeure can be proved.

Rental counter is located in Terminal 2B. No shuttle is required.

Third Party Insurance - All the vehicles in the National Car Rental fleet are insured against bodily injury and property damage that you might inflict on a third party as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. The amounts for such liability cover are available on request. In particular, you must comply with the - General Car Rental conditions of National Car Rental Hungary - in order to have the full benefit of the insurance provisions.

TP - Theft Protection is an optional* service which, if accepted, reduces your financial liability for loss of, or damage to the vehicle due to theft, attempted theft or vandalism, including its parts and accessories, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, * TP may be mandatory and included in some contract or preferential rates, If TP is declined, you will be responsible for the full market value of the vehicle. Regardless of Theft Protection being accepted or included, all rentals are subject to a non-waivable excess for which you are responsible in the event of damage to, or loss of the vehicle during the rental. The amount of Non-Waivable Charge varies from EUR 1400 to EUR 4200 inclusive of VAT and Airport Surcharge (where applicable) depending on car category but min. 10% of the purchasing price of the vehicle. TP is mandatory for renters intending to travel into Romania and Serbia. Should renters without TP cover fail to disclose their intention to drive in to these countries and incur vehicle loss they will be financially liable for the entire value of the vehicle. If you choose to rely on your credit card for cover, we strongly recommend that you fully understand the terms and conditions of any cover provided by your credit card company before you decline any of our optional services.

TWP - Tires and Windshield Protection coverage provides cover against the consequences of damages on tire and windscreen. The cost of this coverage is EUR 8.00 (excl. VAT plus Airport fee where applicable) per day. The excess amount is EUR 0. If TWP is not purchased, the customer will be held liable for the full value of damages on tires and windscreens.