Hungary’s biggest model car fair: thousands of diecasts, rarities, and bargains at KMO Budapest. Monthly meet-up for collectors and families, December 14, 2025. See, trade, and connect in person.
when: 2025.12.14., Sunday
where: 1191 Budapest, Szabó Ervin utca 16.
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December 14, 2025 (Sunday), 1191 Budapest, Szabó Ervin Street (Szabó Ervin utca) 16. The KMO Auto Model Fair is Hungary’s biggest model and toy car marketplace and a bustling meet-up for collectors. It fills three halls — Déryné Theater Hall (Déryné Színházterem), Agora (Agóra), and the Chamber Hall (Kamara) — plus the side and foyer corridors, serving up a lively, sprawling mix of car models, automobilia, and toys for every kind of enthusiast.
Monthly treasure hunt
If model collecting is your thing but you’re stuck hunting online, Kispest’s KMO Auto Model Fair & Meet-up is your spot. Held once a month, 9:00–13:00, it brings you straight to the crème de la crème of Hungarian collectors. Expect finds for all ages, from first-timers to seasoned pros, with small-but-mighty bargains and grail-tier rarities changing hands.
Skip the scrolling, browse in person
Tracking down the right color or scale on the web can be slow and frustrating. Here, you cut the guesswork: the KMO Cultural Center and Library hosts this free fair with thousands of items on tables right in front of you. Into Matchbox? Prefer AutoArt? Chasing a long-discontinued model? You’ll see everything from 1:87 up to 1:12, plus automotive accessories and loads of tiny add-ons. Mark the date: December 14, 2025, Budapest.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with toys and model cars that interest kids and adults alike
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Huge selection across three halls means real chances to score rare finds and bargains in person
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Free entry keeps it budget-friendly for families and casual visitors
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Monthly event, so if you miss December 14 you may catch another during your trip
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No Hungarian needed for browsing and buying; numbers, prices, and brand names are universal and many vendors speak basic English
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Easy to reach in Budapest’s Kispest district via metro/tram/bus or rideshare; driving and street parking are doable on a Sunday morning
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Budapest is a well-known, safe, and affordable European city, so pairing this with other sights is straightforward
- Niche hobby focus isn’t widely famous internationally, so non-collectors may not find it compelling
Cons
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Kispest location isn’t a marquee tourist area, so it’s less intuitive to find without mapping it
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Short hours (9:00–13:00) make it a quick-hit stop rather than a full-day outing
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Compared with big toy/model expos in Germany or Japan, it’s smaller and more marketplace-style than spectacle or demo-heavy events
