Are you seeking a cheap car rental in Hungary from the Budapest main train station? If so, we at Kemwel have you covered with our assorted car rental locations in Budapest! Not only does this include our premium car rentals at the premium car rentals at the Ferenc Liszt Airport but also our bargain models at the Keleti Railway Station! Called Keleti pályaudvar in Hungarian (meaning Eastern Railway Terminus), this terminal is a gateway into the Transylvania region of Romania as well as the Balkans. Operating since 1884, today it has 18 terminals and attracts many visitors for its classic architectural style. In pop culture, the Budapest Keleti Train Station even made a cameo appearance in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol in 2011. On the other side of town is the Nyugati pályaudvar (Western Railway Terminus) with routes to Vienna and Paris for more European adventures.
Ranging from luxury car rentals to family-style vans, our booking engine provides rates for a variety of vehicles available for pick-up at Budapest-Keleti thanks to our strategic partnerships with the industry's leading providers. With our car rental partner Sixt, our customers will have access to their well-maintained car rental fleets while we at Kemwel provide unbeatable rates and customer service. Don't delay the online booking process! Simply use our booking engine located at the top of the page to begin comparing prices or even see what our happy customers have to say by visiting our Budapest car rental review page!
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Sixt at Keleti Railway Station Kerepesi út 2-4, Budapest, Hungary 1087 +36 1451 4227 |
Sixt Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Nowadays, Kemwel is offering all-encompassing travel services that involve more than just cheap Budapest car rentals but also hotel rooms at discounted prices. Several hotels near the Keleti Railway Station include: Danubius Hotel Arena, Carat Boutique Hotel, Lord Residence, and many many more. Reserving a room online is easy, but if you would prefer to speak with one of our reservation specialists directly call us toll-free at 1-877-820-0668 anytime!
Travelers will find Keleti pályaudvar where Rákóczi út splits into Kerepesi and Thököly avenues. Newcomers to the city will find the facility two miles from downtown Budapest. Out of the three train stations in Budapest, Keleti is the largest. The address is: Budapest, Kerepesi út 2-4, 1087 Hungary.
Budapest-Keleti is 8.2 km away from Castle Hill, which is where Buda Castle is located. Generally, this takes between 20 to 30 minutes driving depending on traffic conditions. Visitors can also walk between the Keleti Train Station and Castle Hill within 4 km, taking between 45 minutes to an hour.
Something to remember if you are thinking about renting a car from the Keleti Rail Station is that you'll need to have an International Driver's Permit. Thankfully, this isn't complicated or expensive since they can easily be obtained at your local AAA for about US$20. Find out more about this driving credential by reading our IDP fact page by following the hyperlink.