Car Rental in Budapest Keleti Train Station

Budapest Keleti, Hungary's busiest railway station, has 2 rental companies in direct connection and is a perfect starting point for train travelers who want to explore the country by rental car. The station is located 3 km east of Budapest's city center in District VIII and is served by international trains from Vienna, Prague, Warsaw and Bucharest. With a rental car from here, you can reach the M3 motorway toward northern Hungary in 10 minutes.

Keleti pályaudvar is an impressive building from 1884 with its classic facade facing Baross tér, one of Budapest's busiest squares. Directly outside the station, metro lines M2 and M4 intersect, providing excellent public transport connections. Blaha Lujza tér, one of Budapest's most vibrant squares, is located 800 meters to the west along Rákóczi út.

Pick up your rental car at Keleti if you arrive by Eurocity train from Vienna (2.5 hours) and want to continue to Eger (130 km) or Tokaj (220 km) without changing transport. Drive out via Kerepesi út heading east for quick access to the M3 – avoid Rákóczi út heading into the city center during rush hour. Parking at Keleti is expensive and limited; rental companies have their own parking spaces.

How long does it take to drive from Keleti to Eger? Eger is 130 km to the northeast and can be reached in approximately 1.5 hours via the M3 motorway and then Road 25 – one of Hungary's best wine touring routes. Are the rental companies at Keleti open when night trains arrive?

Most rental companies at Keleti are open until 20–22. For late night arrivals, it is recommended that you book with a rental company offering 24-hour service, for example at Budapest Airport (BUD). Can I return the rental car at Keleti if I picked it up at the airport?

One-way rental from BUD to Keleti is possible with most major chains but involves a drop-off fee. Compare the total price on carhire.co.uk.

We compare prices from all major providers at Budapest Keleti Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.