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Driver's License in Hungary

To drive in Hungary, the driver must present a valid national driver's licence that has been held for at least 1 or 2 years (according to different car hire company).


An International Driving Permit (IDP) is highly recommended for anyone living outside from Hungary. Especially if your domestic driver's license is printed with non-Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc), an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) or an official translation in English is required together with your domestic driver's license when you drive in Hungary. 


*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.


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Ingram Mackintosh

September 12, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied. The Hungarian guy who helped us was very thorough in explaining the highway fee process and recommended its use.

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Merlin Pearson

September 12, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

This is a local car rental company with a very good attitude. When returning the car, I directly contacted the staff, and the deposit was refunded in less than 48 hours.

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Bertha Masefield

September 11, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

It's okay.

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Will Harper

September 10, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Overall review: Simply amazing! Convenient, hassle-free, safe, and reassuring! Before going abroad, I read various posts about 'things to avoid' and 'common pitfalls,' which made me quite nervous, worrying about potential problems—after all, losses of several thousand euros are not a small deal. To my surprise, everything went smoothly. The staff handling pick-up and drop-off were excellent, and the process was quick. I returned the car locally on the evening of July 31, and the pre-authorization deposit was refunded by 1 AM domestic time. The refund was so prompt that I only noticed it days later when checking my account. Honestly, before the deposit was refunded, I was still concerned about the 'issues car rental companies might bring up' mentioned by others, but when the full deposit was returned, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. With that, my European trip concluded perfectly!

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Novia Springhall

August 19, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

Fairly good.

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Barnett Bray

August 19, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

This car model is more suitable for a self-driving trip for two people, with fuel consumption of less than 4 liters. Overall, the cost-performance ratio is quite high.

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Abigail Harrod

August 17, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

It's okay. Since I was in a hurry, I felt the receptionist was not very experienced.

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Dominic Harrington

August 14, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

The rental company is quite decent. Everything was normal. I clearly rented a Ford Focus station wagon, and the QEEQ website also showed only this model within the same category. However, when I arrived, the rental company only provided me with a Kia station wagon.

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Bradley Commons

August 8, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

I chose Schiller for the first time, likely because Hungary is close to Bosnia, ensuring smooth entry into Bosnia. The airport pickup counter staff was professional, refused to use any translation tool (which isn’t allowed), and explained everything clearly and thoroughly. The parking team for car returns was also skilled, polite, and even helped retrieve a forgotten portable speaker left in the car.

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Hyman Wilde

August 7, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Paddy Gosse

August 6, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

It's inconvenient to contact the car pick-up at the airport. The phone number provided connects to the headquarters, and getting transferred to the local branch takes a long time. I waited for quite a while.

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Colby

August 5, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Lynn John

August 4, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

The staff member's attitude was excellent. Although there were some minor communication difficulties, he was patient and tried his best to express himself. Since we upgraded to full insurance at the counter, the return process was extremely smooth. After the two staff members carefully inspected the car, the deposit was unfrozen on the same day. By the second day, the deposit had been successfully returned to my card. The car we received on-site was a Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8L, and it was almost brand new.

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Xavier Sweet

August 2, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Noah Gus

July 29, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Friendly service

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Cleveland Simon

July 29, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Excellent service.

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Webb Thackeray

July 28, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Pickup was very quick, existing scratches on the car were recorded, no unnecessary upselling. Car return inspection was straightforward, no intentional difficulties or unreasonable claims.

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Ellis Abbot(t)

July 26, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Good

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Barlow Pigou

July 25, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Although the car model was changed, overall everything was great. The service was efficient and friendly.

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Novia Wodehous

July 22, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Better than I expected. Hungarians might seem a bit aloof and not very enthusiastic, but the process of picking up the car went smoothly overall. Got a Passat wagon, which fit 4 adults, 1 child, 4 suitcases, and some carry-on luggage comfortably.

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Spring Willard

July 21, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Guy Lyly

July 21, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

The service was excellent.

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Antony Delia

July 20, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

The staff was very patient, asking which countries we planned to visit, explaining how to purchase highway tickets and how to access parking lots. There was no pressure to buy insurance, and they clarified it wasn't necessary. Most importantly, their English was excellent, which is rare since many people in Europe don't speak understandable English.

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Vita Hugh

July 20, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

The process was straightforward. They provided a Toyota Hybrid C-HR. The car is a bit small but very new. If you have a lot of luggage, you'll need to remove the trunk partition. Other than that, everything was fine.

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Faithe Finger

July 20, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

Couldn't find the parking lot from downtown using navigation. The car key was out of battery and had to be inserted manually to unlock.

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Dennis Hope

July 18, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied, the guidance in QEEQ is clear.

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Aurora Rhodes

July 18, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Baldwin Johnson

July 8, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

We got a brand-new hybrid car with only 77 kilometers on the odometer and drove it across Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, and Austria using a Hong Kong driver’s license to complete the rental paperwork. We covered a total of 3,153 kilometers with an average fuel consumption of 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers. At the counter, €1,500 (€1,300 deposit + €200) was frozen on the card, and we paid €91 for the cross-border fee and Hungarian highway toll. The car return process was very straightforward; the staff checked the dashboard, inspected the car from all sides, opened all five doors for a quick check, and then had me sign off. Shortly after, I received the notification that the €1,300 deposit was released. The station wagon's trunk was very practical—it accommodated three 24-inch suitcases with room to close the lid, and for our trip, we packed two 24-inch suitcases, one 20-inch suitcase, and still had space for a backpack. The only downside was that the hybrid car had sluggish acceleration, lacked power for overtaking, and generated significant noise.

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Charlotte Birrell

July 2, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Extremely satisfied.

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Prudence Kennan

July 2, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Satisfactory.

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Reg Moses

July 1, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Baird Andrew

July 1, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very good, no hidden charges. Transparent pricing, and they even provided a free vehicle upgrade. An excellent experience overall. Highly recommended.

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Hulda Hutt

June 30, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Myrna Monroe

June 30, 2025

Destination: Budapest

6Average

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Valentine Johnston(e)

June 27, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Berton Harold

June 26, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

Very good, no upselling, and the attitude was pleasant.

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Renata Tate

June 25, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Julie Richard

June 23, 2025

Destination: Budapest

6Average

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Monroe Henley

June 23, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

Their emergency phone support has some issues.

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Kim Bennett

June 23, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

The car is quite new and looks good in photos.

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Julian Holt

June 21, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Very comfortable.

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Mignon Archibald

June 20, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

Overall, it was quite satisfactory.

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Ann Brewster

June 13, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Excellent

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Jessie Galbraith

June 10, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Everything was great, absolutely flawless.

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Cleveland Daisy

June 6, 2025

Destination: Budapest

6Average

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Novia Wodehous

June 4, 2025

Destination: Budapest

Mavis Sandy

June 3, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

The service was decent. There was a €20 highway toll, and the deposit was quite high, €1500.

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Cash Stevenson

June 2, 2025

Destination: Budapest

6Average

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Clyde Abe

May 30, 2025

Destination: Budapest

8Very good

The car pickup was delayed by half an hour, very dissatisfied. However, the staff who came to pick us up were friendly and helpful.

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Belinda O'Neil

May 24, 2025

Destination: Budapest

10Excellent

Satisfied.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle.
Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental.
Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?

QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results.
However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available.
After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.

Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?

If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with.
If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind:
1. You may have to pay more.
There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter.
2.It may not be allowed.
Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country.
Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.

Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?

Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ.
Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.

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