●Issued in as fast as 8 minutesInstant digital delivery to your inboxRecognised in 195+ countries
International Driver LicenceOfficial-format IDP booklet service
Home/Hungary/Germany license
Germany licence Hungary

Driving in Hungary with a Germany license

IDP Required

Yes — to drive in Hungary on an Germany licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Germany licence. Hungary expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisHungary recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
At the rental deskBudapest desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette included with most rentals.
CarryCarry BOTH your Germany national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25
Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)
FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits
Last verified June 2026Source: Geneva 1949 / Vienna 1968
Get my IDP for Hungary Full Hungary guide

German drivers should carry an International Driving Permit (Internationaler Führerschein) with their licence outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is the recognised multilingual translation of your existing licence, issued in the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Hungary

  • Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
  • Motorway e-vignette required.
  • Headlights on outside built-up areas.
  • Reflective vest required when leaving a broken-down car.

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to drive in Hungary with a Germany license?
Yes — to drive in Hungary on an Germany licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Germany licence. Hungary expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
02
What IDP format does Hungary accept?
Hungary recognises the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. We issue the permit in that exact format.
03
Do I still carry my Germany license?
Carry BOTH your Germany national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
100% money-back guarantee
Full refund if your permit is ever declined.
Unlimited replacements
Lost or damaged? Re-download or reprint, free.
24/7 support
Help before and during your trip, any hour.