Europe travel guide
Driving in Hungary with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Hungary commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Hungary drives on the right and enforces a zero-alcohol rule; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP, and motorways need an e-vignette.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road 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.
At the rental desk
Budapest desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette included with most rentals.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Hungary with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Hungary requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Hungary drive on?
Hungary drives on the right.
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