{"id":2165,"date":"2021-02-01T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T10:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=2165"},"modified":"2021-02-02T13:10:41","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:10:41","slug":"driving-tips-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules &amp; Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please make sure that you read through all of this guide before you start your road trip in Hungary.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left.<\/li><li>Every occupant in the car has to wear a seat belt.<\/li><li>Children who are less than 1.5m tall can&#8217;t sit in the front seat of the car unless they have an appropriate child seat restraint. Children under 3 years old must use a child restraint seat.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t drink and drive because the drink driving limit is zero.<\/li><li>The use of mobile phones whilst driving is illegal unless you use a hands-free system.<\/li><li>Dipped headlights must be on at all times even on motorways. <\/li><li>It&#8217;s illegal to use full-beam lights in built-up areas at night.<\/li><li>Give way to the right when vehicles are approaching an intersection.<\/li><li>Give way to cars on the left when on a motorway.<\/li><li>You must always give way to forms of public transportation such as buses and trams.<\/li><li>Hungary can experience very severe winter weather conditions so if you travel there at that time of year you must make sure that you use winter tyres.<\/li><li>In some areas during winter, snow chains may be required.<\/li><li>If you have to pass a rail crossing do so slowly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Hungary-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2283 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Hungary-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Hungary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Hungary-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/04\/Hungary.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here are the legal speed limits for driving in Hungary:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>50 km\/h in built-up areas.<\/li><li>90 km\/h on open roads.<\/li><li>110 km\/h on semi-motorways<\/li><li>130 km\/h on motorways.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Bring Along<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here are the compulsory documents and equipment to carry:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full UK driver\u2019s licence (UK licences are still accepted in Hungary).<\/li><li>Always have your passport with you when driving.<\/li><li>First Aid Kit<\/li><li>A warning triangle inside the car in case you break down<\/li><li>Reflective vest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You will have to pay tolls for some motorways and you&#8217;ll be given a sticker to put in your car as proof of payment.<\/li><li>You shouldn&#8217;t use your horn except in cases of extreme danger.<\/li><li>If you\u2019re are caught committing a driving offence whilst driving in Hungary then you could face being given an on the spot fine.<\/li><li>Most of the main tourist areas have free parking. Parking is permitted on the right-hand side of two-way streets and on both sides of one-way streets. Parking in Budapest can be tricky as it is a busy city. If you park illegally your car could be clamped.<\/li><li>Most roads in Hungary are in good condition.<\/li><li>Sixt has branches in the cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/hungary\/debrecen\/\">Debrecen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/hungary\/gyoer\/\">Gyor<\/a>. We also have 2 branches in the capital city of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/hungary\/budapest\/\">Budapest<\/a>&nbsp;including one at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/hungary\/budapest\/budapest-airport-terminal-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budapest Airport<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rules &amp; Regulations Please make sure that you read through all of this guide before you start your road trip in Hungary. Drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. Every occupant in the car has to wear a seat belt. 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