Hungary

General Information

About the roads in Hungary, highways, speed limits in residential areas and on highways, mandatory car equipment, and some requirements of traffic rules. In the sections below, you can read more detailed information about toll roads, the cost of petrol, parking, etc.

	Road payment via e-vignette, time and vehicle category-limited, not limited by distance traveled
	In residential areas – 50 km/h Outside residential areas – 90 km/h Highway – 110 km/h Motorway – 130 km/h Low beam headlights are mandatory throughout the year
	Maximum blood alcohol level 0.0 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	Winter tires not mandatory, Chains allowed only on specific sections, Studded tires are prohibited
	Mandatory equipment: Emergency stop sign, First aid kit, Reflective vest,
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers Child seat required for children up to 150 cm tall

Toll Roads

Almost all highways in Hungary are toll roads. To pay, you need to purchase an e-vignette (electronic vignette). The cost of the vignette depends on the duration of use, vehicle category, and the presence of a trailer.

If you enter a toll road, you have 60 minutes to purchase the vignette or exit the toll road (for example, if you entered by mistake).

Vignette Cost

		Vehicle	10 days	1 month	1 year
	D1M	Motorcycle	3200 HUF (€ 8,12)	5180 HUF (€ 13,14)	57260 HUF (€ 145)
	D1	Car up to 3.5 tons and up to 7 persons	6400 HUF (€ 16,24)	10360 HUF (€ 26,29)	57260 HUF (€ 145)
	D2	Car up to 3.5 tons and more than 7 persons	9310 HUF (€ 23,62)	14670 HUF (€ 37,22)	81280 HUF (€ 206)
	U	Trailer for D2 and B2	6400 HUF (€ 16,24)	10360 HUF (€ 26,29)	57260 HUF (€ 145)
	B2	Bus more than 9 persons	20640 HUF (€ 52,37)	29270 HUF (€ 74,26)	-

Details about prices can be found on the website (in English): http://toll-charge.hu/articles/article/e-vignette-rates

Purchasing Vignettes

Electronic vignettes are sold at electronic terminals, retail stores, gas stations, and at the border. They can also be purchased online.

You can buy an e-vignette online at https://ematrica.nemzetiutdij.hu/. Registration on the website is mandatory from 2021, but it is convenient if you plan to continue buying e-vignettes.

It is better to pay for the vignette in forints, as the euro exchange rate may be inflated. This applies to both cash and cashless payments

Details on using the e-vignette, fines, and other information can be found in the Ukrainian brochure from the Hungarian Toll Service: Using E-vignette.pdf

Map of Toll Roads in Hungary

Toll sections are marked in red. To view in larger size (PDF), click on the map.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Hungary (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars, motorcycles:

• in residential areas – 50 km/h
• outside residential areas – 90 km/h
• on a main road – 110 km/h
• on a motorway – 130 km/h

Cars with a trailer:

• in residential areas – 50 km/h
• outside residential areas – 70 km/h
• on a main road – 80 km/h
• on a motorway – 80 km/h

Low Beam Headlights

Low beam headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day, all year round.

During daylight hours (from sunrise to sunset) and under normal visibility conditions, you can use daytime running lights instead of low beam headlights.

Petrol Prices in Hungary

Parking in Hungary

Budapest

In Budapest, parking is subject to a fee. Budapest is divided into parking zones, each with a different fee (ranging from HUF 525 to 175 per hour (€ 1.6–0.5)). Payment is required during weekdays from 08:00 to 20:00.
Parking zones and prices (click on the respective zone for information): https://nmzrt.hu/szolgaltatasok/parkolas/parkolasi-zonak.html

Parking tickets can be purchased at the nearest machine and placed on the front windshield. Minimum parking time: 15 minutes. The maximum time can be found on the sign. Payment can also be made using various mobile applications, downloadable from the website (in Hungarian): https://nemzetimobilfizetes.hu/applikacio

For extended parking periods, leave your car in P+R parking lots, usually located at metro stations and bus terminals, and use public transportation.
P+R Mexikói út - near metro line M1, Pest
P+R Déli Pályaudvar - near metro line M2, Buda
P+R Batthyány tér - near metro line M2, Buda
P+R Budapest Sportcsarnok - near metro line M2, Pest
P+R Újpest-Városkapu - near metro line M3, Pest
P+R Váci út - near metro line M3, Pest
P+R Népliget - near metro line M3, Pest
P+R Kőbánya-Kispest - near metro line M3, Pest
P+R Hűvösvölgy - near streetcar No. 56, Buda

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment that must be in the car:

	First aid kit
	Emergency stop sign
	Reflective vest – a reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the vehicle, during the day(!) or at night in the event of a stop or accident. The vest must be in the car, not in the trunk.

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

From November 1 to March 31

	Use of winter tires is not mandatory in Hungary.
	Chains may be required on certain roads under specific weather conditions. If the road sign "Chains required" is installed at the border, the vehicle can only cross the border if chains are available. Sign:
	Use of studded tires is prohibited