6-Day Hungary Road Trip from Budapest to Veszprém and Eger

Photo of the parliament at night, Budapest, Hungary.
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Summary

Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Hungary.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Hungary. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Budapest, 1 night in Veszprém, and 1 night in Eger, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Hungary. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Budapest, Veszprém, Esztergom, and Eger. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Hungary you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Budapest, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Hungary, including the stunning Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We've handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Hungary. From the magnificent Heroes' Square to the breathtaking City Park and Széchenyi Chain Bridge, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable St. Stephen's Basilica and learn more about the unique Szimpla to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Budapest, Veszprém, Esztergom, and Eger, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Hungary. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Hungary.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Hungary. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Hungary.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Hungary.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Hungary has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Hungary. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Hungary extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Hungary fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Hungary today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest / 3 nights
Eger - city in HungaryEger / 1 night
Esztergom - city in HungaryEsztergom District
Veszprém - county in HungaryVeszprém District / 1 night
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - region in HungarySzabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg

Map

Attractions

Photo of Old town architecture of Budapest. Buda temple church of Matthias. Buda's Castle District, Hungary.Castle District
Photo of Fisherman's bastion in Budapest, Hungary. Fisherman's Bastion
Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Photo of Budapest City park big playground in aerial panoramic view.City Park
Photo of Eclectic terrace in one of the most attractive ruin pubs, the Szimpla. Ruin pubs, Budapest, Hungary.Szimpla
Photo of St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, Hungary.St Stephen's Basilica
Photo of Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest.Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Photo of Buda Castle Royal Palace on Hill Hungary, Budapest.Buda Castle
Photo of Szechenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest. The bath, located in the City Park, was built in Neo-baroque style to the design of Gyozo Czigler.Széchenyi thermal bath
Photo of entrance of the Budapest Zoo, Budapest, Hungary.Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Nyiregyhaza Animal Park, Nyíregyháza, Nyíregyházi járás, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Great Plain and North, HungaryNyíregyháza Animal Park, Sóstó Zoo
Photo of St. Matthias Church in Budapest. Matthias Church
Photo of view over medieval Old town from the historical fortress on sunset, Eger, Hungary.Castle of Eger
Photo of Hungarian Parliament at daytime. Budapest. One of the most beautiful buildings in the Hungarian capital.Hungarian Parliament Building
Photo of fountain at entrance to Valley of a Beautiful Woman, Valley is home to many restaurants and cellars offering Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood) and other hungarian wines.Szépasszony-völgy
Photo of front view of the famous basilica of esztergom, Hungary.Esztergom Basilica
Photo of dinosaurs in the zoo park, Veszprem, Hungary.Kittenberger Kálmán Zoo & Botanical Garden
Duna-Ipoly National Park, Tahitótfalu, Szentendrei járás, Pest megye, Central Hungary, HungaryDuna-Ipoly National Park

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 6

Include flights?

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No

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Budapest - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Budapest - arrival day

  • Budapest - Arrival day
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  • Széchenyi Chain Bridge
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Budapest has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Széchenyi Chain Bridge. This attraction is a chain bridge and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 51,729 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest, Hungarikum Bisztró. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,293 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest is Beer Brothers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

Budapest also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Budapest is GoodSpirit Whisky & Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,321 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Budapest is Boutiq Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 919 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Hungary!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Budapest

Day 2

Day 2 – Budapest

  • Budapest
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Drive 16 km, 43 min

  • Hungarian Parliament Building
  • Heroes' Square
  • Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
  • Széchenyi thermal bath
  • City Park
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You still have 2 nights left in Budapest.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Hungarian Parliament Building. This incredible attraction is a parliament building and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,679 visitors.

Heroes' Square is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 70,699 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Széchenyi thermal bath. This amazing attraction is a public bath and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 48,974 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding City Park. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,967 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Hungary to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Budapest.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest, like Menza Étterem és Kávéház. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,299 customers.

VakVarjú Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Budapest. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,223 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Budapest, Hotsy Totsy Budapest. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Tuk Tuk Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 657 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Hungary!

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Day 3 – Budapest and Veszprém

Day 3

Day 3 – Budapest and Veszprém

  • Budapest
  • Veszprém District
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Drive 127 km, 2 hours

  • Fisherman's Bastion
  • Matthias Church
  • Castle District
  • St Stephen's Basilica
  • Szimpla
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Veszprém. You’ll stay in Veszprém for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Budapest’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Budapest, start your day with a visit to the amazing Fisherman's Bastion. This much-appreciated bastion and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 83,796 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Matthias Church. This parish church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 21,860 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Buda Castle to make the most of your road trip across Hungary. The spectacular Buda Castle is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 102,300 visitors.

The lovely St. Stephen's Basilica is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 52,519 visitors have left this minor basilica average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Szimpla. This attraction is a ruin pub rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 55,029 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Budapest has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Veszprém. Veszprém offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Fejesvölgy Vendéglő. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,587 reviews.

The remarkable Skorpió Irish Pub is another top restaurant in Veszprém we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Chill Bistro étterem és kávéház Veszprém is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Veszprém, the fantastic Papírkutya. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Incognito Café. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 450 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Hungary!

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Day 4 – Veszprém, Esztergom, and Eger

Day 4

Day 4 – Veszprém, Esztergom, and Eger

  • Esztergom District
  • Veszprém District
  • Eger
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Drive 344 km, 5 hours 3 min

  • Kittenberger Kálmán Zoo & Botanical Garden
  • Esztergom Basilica
  • Duna-Ipoly National Park
  • More

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Hungary. Today, you'll wake up in Veszprém and embark on a scenic drive to Eger, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Veszprém before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Veszprém.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Esztergom Basilica. This attraction is a minor basilica that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,580 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 9,667 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Pizza Brumbrum Világbéke. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,007 customers.

Locals also recommend Házisárkány Kisvendéglő, another of the best restaurants in Eger. Házisárkány Kisvendéglő is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 815 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at HBH Sörház és Étterem. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,367 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Wanda Borház to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Eger, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 231 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Hungary, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 5 – Eger and Budapest

Day 5

Day 5 – Eger and Budapest

  • Eger
  • Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
  • Budapest
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Drive 381 km, 4 hours 18 min

  • Szépasszony-völgy
  • Castle of Eger
  • Nyíregyháza Animal Park, Sóstó Zoo
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You’ll stay in Budapest for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Budapest today is Szépasszony-völgy. This excellent attraction is a human-geographic territorial entity that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,995 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Castle of Eger, an outstanding castle ruin, in the city of Budapest. Around 22,774 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Hungary, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Hungary. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Szépasszony-völgy for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a human-geographic territorial entity and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,995 visitors.

This outstanding castle ruin has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,774 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Budapest.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest, Kandalló. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,760 customers.

Locals recommend BarCraft Budapest Nyugati as one of the best restaurants in the city of Budapest. BarCraft Budapest Nyugati is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,145 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Budapest, Szimpla Kert. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,029 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Hungary with a toast!

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Day 6 – Budapest - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Budapest - departure day

  • Budapest - Departure day
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  • Buda Castle
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Day 6 of your road trip in Hungary is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Budapest before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Buda Castle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Budapest. This castle and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 46,053 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Budapest and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Hungary.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Budapest at Korhely Faloda & Daloda before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,287 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Lecso Hungarian Fast Food for your last chance at a meal in the city of Budapest. The Lecso Hungarian Fast Food restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,937 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Budapest. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Hungary!

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