Average cost of trip to Budapest (Hungary)

A lot of people want to visit Budapest (Hungary) and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to Budapest from

How much does it cost to fly to Budapest? High season for flights to Budapest (Hungary) spans from July to August — prepare to pay $154.00 and more for your return flight to Budapest (Hungary). The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $104.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Budapest

How much do hotels charge per night in Budapest? High season in Budapest (Hungary) runs from September to December. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $108.00. Low season spans from June to August. You can get a room for a night for as low as $33.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $111.50 per night, but prices can go up to -3% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $34.09 per night, but prices can go up to 216% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Budapest

How much does food in Budapest cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Budapest is Ft0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Budapest would cost you around Ft4,145.18 ($11.15). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Ft4,360.80 ($11.73). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Budapest is around Ft356.89 ($0.96). A soft drink is around Ft338.31 ($0.91) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Ft565.08 ($1.52) when you buy it in a bar.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Budapest

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Budapest?

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Budapest

How much does airport transfer cost in Budapest? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately Ft316.00 ($0.85).

How much does airport transfer cost in Budapest? Renting a car in Budapest would cost you around Ft9,974.46 ($26.83) a day.

☀ Weather in Budapest

The hottest season in Budapest runs from April to October. The average temperature is around 25 °C. The rainy season is from May to June with average rainfall of 70mm.