Average cost of trip to Budapest (Hungary)
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Budapest (Hungary)
Updated April 22, 2020How much money are you going to need for your trip to Budapest (Hungary)? You should plan to spend around Ft57,305.64 ($155.54) per day on your trip to Budapest (Hungary) for one person and Ft72,978.66 ($198.08) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (Ft41,632.62 $113.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (Ft19,254.16 $52.26) and some entertainment (Ft12,091.88 $32.82) for two. Find more about Budapest (Hungary) travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Budapest (Hungary) cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Budapest (Hungary) is around Ft536,219.63 ($1,455.42) for one person and around Ft722,721.89 ($1,961.62) for a couple including flights. January is the cheapest month to go to Budapest (Hungary).
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💰 Is it expensive to visit 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 $32.00. 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 $33.91 per night, but prices can go up to 218% higher during high season.
Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
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Feb. 3, 2021 | AirBnB | February | $25.25 |
Jan. 29, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $23.42 |
Jan. 24, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $20.92 |
Jan. 19, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $18.08 |
Jan. 14, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $18.17 |
Jan. 9, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $21.50 |
Jan. 4, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $19.50 |
Dec. 30, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $26.00 |
Dec. 24, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $20.58 |
Dec. 11, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $21.25 |
🍲 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 Ft4,074.84 ($11.06). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Ft4,292.21 ($11.65). 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 Ft353.69 ($0.96). A soft drink is around Ft335.27 ($0.91) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Ft556.33 ($1.51) when you buy it in a bar.
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Supermarket Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | Ft335.27 ≈$0.91 | |
🍺 Beer | — | |
💧 Bottle of Water | Ft353.69 ≈$0.96 | |
Bar Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
🍺 Beer | Ft556.33 ≈$1.51 | |
🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | — | |
Meals | ||
🍽 Dinner for Two | Ft4,292.21 ≈$11.65 | |
🌯 Street Food | Ft4,074.84 ≈$11.06 | |
🍿 Local Snack | — |
Added | Type | Price, HUF |
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April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | Ft309.48 $0.84 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | Ft445.80 $1.21 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ft4,078.52 $11.07 |
April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | Ft4,078.52 $11.07 |
April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | Ft345.00 $0.94 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ft345.00 $0.94 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ft2,232.69 $6.06 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ft13,388.75 $36.34 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | Ft670.54 $1.82 |
April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | Ft383.17 $1.04 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Budapest
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Budapest?
Type | Average Price |
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🏰 Group Tour | — |
🏛 Museum | — |
🤹 Show or Theatre | Ft902.65 ≈$2.45 |
🕺 Night Club | — |
🏄 Experience | — |
Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, HUF |
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April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Ft296.00 $0.80 |
April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Ft2,118.47 $5.75 |
April 20, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Ft296.00 $0.80 |
🚌 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 Ft313.17 ($0.85).
How much does airport transfer cost in Budapest? Renting a car in Budapest would cost you around Ft9,884.98 ($26.83) a day.
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Transfers | ||
🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
Taxi | ||
🚖 Taxi | Ft313.17 ≈$0.85 | |
Public Transport | ||
🚉 Public Transport | Ft176.85 ≈$0.48 | |
Transport Rentals | ||
🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | Ft9,884.98 ≈$26.83 | |
🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — |
Added | Type of Transport | Price, HUF |
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April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Ft59.20 $0.16 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Ft296.00 $0.80 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Ft335.27 $0.91 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Ft390.54 $1.06 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Ft296.00 $0.80 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Ft296.00 $0.80 |
April 17, 2020 | 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | Ft10,335.61 $28.05 |
April 17, 2020 | 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | Ft10,335.61 $28.05 |
April 17, 2020 | 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | Ft11,234.36 $30.49 |
April 17, 2020 | 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | Ft10,784.99 $29.27 |
☀ 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.
🤑 Calculate your Budapest travel budget
Destination in Hungary | Total | Flight | Accomodation | Eating Out | Entertainment | Transport | Pocket Cash |
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Budapest | 1455.4 | 110 | 791 | 182.9 | 114.9 | 32.4 | 224.2 |