You can buy (and register) a car in Hungary if you have a Hungarian address<\/strong>. You can use either your plastic address card or your accommodation slip<\/strong> (with a QR code) as a proof of address, so not only Hungarian citizens and EU nationals are allowed to buy a car in Hungary, but also third-country nationals if they have a residence permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interestingly enough, you do not need a driver\u2019s license to buy a car<\/strong> in Hungary. Obviously, you will not be allowed to drive your car without a valid license, but the purchase itself is possible. Additionally, you do not need a driver\u2019s license for taking out liability insurance either (MTPL)<\/strong>. Most calculators do ask for the license number because calculation involves checking the driver\u2019s safety rating (\u201cbonus-malus\u201d score), but taking insurance is possible without that directly from a provider; in that case, the basic A00 rating will be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you buy a car, make sure to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loans are typically available only to those who have plastic address cards<\/strong>. If you only have an accommodation slip, you will most probably not receive a loan from any bank. Additionally, there is a high chance you will be required to present a driver\u2019s license<\/strong> of your own, even if you will be only the owner, not the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Will you have a garden or garage<\/strong> of your own, or are you planning to park your car on the street in front of your house<\/strong>? Especially in Budapest, street parking is available for free only to local residents. In some districts, this requires a plastic address card, and an accommodation slip is not accepted. If you are not sure, ask your local municipality<\/strong> in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can buy both new and used cars, both from dealerships and from natural persons. As a foreigner, however, it might be easier to buy from a dealership<\/strong>, because then there is a bigger chance that the dealer speaks English, can provide bilingual contract templates, and take care of the registration for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While there is usually a warranty on new cars, used cars are normally sold \u201cas is\u201d. As a result, it makes sense to get a mechanic or another expert to inspect the car on your behalf<\/strong> and let you know if there are any issues with it. This way you can avoid future disputes. At the same time, you should also check online<\/a> to see if there are any claims on the car<\/strong> (e.g. if it was originally bought with a loan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are buying from a natural person, you can ask to sign the purchase agreement in front of a notary <\/strong>to avoid misunderstandings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you buy a car, you will not only have to pay the purchase price. You will have additional costs both upon purchase and then every year, both for maintenance and for daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hungary is a member of the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic<\/strong>. If you obtained your driver\u2019s license in another member state, you might find driving rules and conventions<\/strong> in Hungary already familiar. However, make sure to take a quick look at the most important rules of driving in Hungary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Will you need a loan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Where will you keep your car?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. How to safely buy a car?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Costs of purchase and maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Driving in Hungary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n