Car Hire Budapest

A Tale of Three Cities

Budapest has been the capital city of Hungary since its formation in the year 1873. Choose your car hire Budapest to discover this historical city. On the west bank of the Danube River, the cities of Buda and Obuda (Old Buda) joined together with the eastern city of Pest to form the banally named metropolis of Budapest.  Today, the two sides of the river are still referred to as Buda and Pest but they share a much more convenient transportation system with a total of 10 bridges spanning the Danube River. Car hire Budapest is the most convenient way to explore all the parts of the city.

Explore City Attractions with affordable car hire Budapest

A favorite spot for Hungarians and tourists alike is Margaret Island in the Danube River. Take your car hire in Budapest  to discover the Island. It is accessible from the Arpad Bridge in the north or the Margaret Bridge in the south.  Between the two bridges is the 225 acre park that stretches 2.5 km in length and 500 m in width at its greatest extremes.  The island includes a monument dedicated to the centennial anniversary of the city, an open air performing arts theater, an open air cinema, a lookout tower, swimming pools, a huge fountain, 3 therapeutic spas, and the ruins of a 13th century monastery.  On the northern tip of the island there are 2 hotels and a manmade waterfall.
Another great natural attraction which you can visit with cheap car hire Budapest is Gellert Hill on the Buda side of the river. The Citadel built on top of the 140 meter tall hill was used as a militant control center in the 1850s and during WWII.  The Citadel has since been adapted into a hotel and tourist attraction.  At the summit of the hill you can also discover the Liberation Monument dedicated to the Soviet Soldiers that freed Budapest from the grips of the Nazi forces.  On the slopes leading to the top, there is a Cave Church that has been around since 1926 and a statue of Bishop Gellert who was killed in 11th by being thrown off the mountain in a barrel.

Enjoy The City of Spas with cheap car hire Budapest

Budapest has a storied history of hot springs with healing powers. It is a quick drive from Budapest to reach them. Most bath houses or outdoor hot pools have multiple areas with differentiating temperatures.  The legendary waters have been used to heal skin problems, arthritis and even influenza. You can drive there fast with your cheap car hire and have a relaxing time on a cold day.  Bathing experiences come in all shapes and sizes. Exclusive bath houses may feature small wading pools with optional massages and exfoliation packages while other venues have massive public pools.  Whichever atmosphere you desire, it is imperative that you partake before your vacation is through. With car hire Budapest you can drive to these amazing spa places and enjoy all the possibilities they offer. Decode car hire Budapest will be your best choice.