The M3 connects Budapest with eastern Hungary. Generally the road system is good. Tickets are available from Vol n long-distance bus terminal, Budapest, and at Vol n offices throughout the country. A bus season ticket is also available. Seat belts are compulsory.
Petrol stations are infrequent and there are no special tourist petrol coupons.
It is obligatory to keep headlights dipped at all times when on the open road. The Hungarian Automobile Club operates a breakdown service on main roads at weekends and a 24-hour service on motorways. Pink format EU licence accepted but International Driving Permit required if green licence held. There is good public transport in all the main towns. The metro has ticket barriers at all stations.