Car hire Budapest

Budapest is the capital of Hungary that boasts some of Europe's most impressive and grand structures from its Habsburg heyday. Often referred to as the Paris of the East, the entire city is divided into two areas: the historical Buda at the south of the Danube and the Pest at the north of the riverbanks. Visitors can benefit more when availing cheap car hire in Budapest so they can easily acquaint themselves with everything that the city has to offer.

The Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) is a city landmark that serves as a good starting point for exploring Budapest. The most historical area of Budapest is Buda, and this area boasts several attractions like the Royal Palace, the Hungarian National Gallery and Library, the Gothic and 700-year old St. Matthias Church, the Budapest Historical Museum, and the medieval Old Town.

Gothic parliament buildings standing by the river are best viewed from the Chain Bridge across the Danube. The Pest area is filled with neo-classical structures like the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Opera House, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Post Office Savings Bank, and the St. Stephen's Basilica. The National Museum is housed in an 18th century building and it offers an account of Magyar History.

Budapest is known for its spring baths with some of them dating back from the time when Romans were around. The notable baths are the ones in Buda's Hotel Gellert but there are also others like the Rudas Baths and the women-only Kiraly Baths. The city streets are highly pedestrianised and lined with restaurants and cafes serving both international and Hungarian specialties.

Availing cheap car hire in Budapest gives travellers the advantage of taking day trips to 14th century Szentendre, one of the charming historical towns above the Danube situated among the hills. Budget car rental also takes visitors to Visegrad where a Renaissance palace can be seen.