Cars

In this section we provide you with the general information on getting around Budapest by car – from documents you are to have as driver to the addresses of camping sites within Budapest.

Please note that Budapest roads are not in the best condition and in general lack road signs, which may make your exploring of Budapest by car not very enjoyable experience, and like in any big city you may also have troubles with parking in downtown Budapest.

City Areas With Traffic Restrictions

Traffic Restrictions in Budapest
Drivers are to pay entrance fee when entering the Castle District in Buda.

There is no entry for vehicles to Margaret Island (Margit Sziget) from Margaret Bridge (Margit híd). Passenger vehicles may enter the island from Árpád Bridge, but only to the hotels' parking lots.

Driving is restricted in Óbudai Island, Római part, Népliget and Városliget.

There are also a few pedestrian zones in the downtown, including Váci utca.

Insurance

Car Insurance in Budapest
Third party insurance is compulsory in Hungary. The number plate and a sign representing country of origin are accepted as evidence of insurance for motorists arriving from the countries of European Union. Owners of vehicles from other countries are to purchase an insurance policy at the border.

Parking

Parking in Budapest
Parking fee is 200-400 HUF per hour to be paid through parking meter, though it is free on weekends and night time in majority of districts.

Parking garages in Budapest:

I. Kosciusco Tádé u. (Wipark Krisztina Garázs)
I. Iskola u. 33
V. Aranykéz u. 4-6
V. Szervita tér 8
V. Roosevelt tér
VII. Osvát u. 5 (Sky-Park)
VII. Nyár u. 20
VII. Peterdy u. 6
VII. Dohány u. 90
VIII. Kálvin tér (entrance from Baross Street)
VIII. corner of Üllői út and Baross utca
IX. Balázs Béla u. 39

Camping sites in Budapest

There are several camping sites in Budapest that provide safe parking for your motorhomes, bungalows, shower facilities, internet access and other services.