The company survey revealed that while most people who go on a trip inside Hungary usually prefer to drive their own car, the rate of flying and renting a car is growing significantly in the case of international travel.
Still, 80% of those surveyed said they use either their own vehicle or or a rental car if embarking on a longer journey. Those aged 36-45 and living in the western part of the country are most likely to believe their car is in adequate shape to make it through a longer trip.
The rate of women who ever rent a car is high, and so is the amount of people with higher education, and people living in a two-person household.
Some 63% of those surveyed would rent a car if their own broke down, and 26% would also rent one if they deemed the condition of their own vehicle unsatisfactory. One-quarter of respondents would rent a bigger car than their own to have more room for passengers or a larger trunk. Among those who have already rented a car, the rate jumps to 39% in this category.
The most common number of travelers per rental car is two (39%), followed by four-person trips (28%), and trios (23%).
However, Hungarians are not simply keen on renting a car for holiday purposes; nearly half of those asked say they would rent a specific model before making a purchasing decision.
Among those who have experience in renting a car, the most appreciated aspect is that they are not burdened by service costs and that they can set out on a longer trip with a car in perfect condition.
Budgetʼs research notes that generally, the favorite destinations in Hungary are spread out evenly. Some one-third of respondents favor the Balaton, but people living in eastern Hungary tend to pick a visit to the capital.
The most popular county capitals for visits are Debrecen (21%), Eger (18%), Szeged (17%), Sopron (15%), and Pécs (14%).
Among European destinations, Vienna is the most popular (35%), followed by Croatia (21%), Prague (17%), and Italy (13%).
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