When planning to rent a car in Hungary, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the country's toll road system. This article will help you navigate the highways, toll fees, and car ferries to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Quality of Roads in Hungary
Hungary is known for its well-maintained and high-quality road network, consisting of highways, expressways, and national roads.
Toll Roads and Fees in Hungary
The major highways in Hungary are:
- M1: Budapest to Győr, connecting Hungary to Austria
- M3: Budapest to Nyíregyháza, with an extension towards the Ukrainian border
- M5: Budapest to Szeged, connecting Hungary to Serbia
- M6: Budapest to Pécs
- M7: Budapest to Nagykanizsa, connecting Hungary to Croatia
The main highways require a vignette, a type of electronic toll sticker that allows you to use these roads without stopping at toll booths. You can purchase vignettes at gas stations, online, or through a mobile app, depending on the duration of your stay.
- 10-day vignette: HUF 3,500 (~EUR 10)
- Monthly vignette: HUF 4,780 (~EUR 14)
- Annual vignette: HUF 42,980 (~EUR 125)
