Budapest travel tips
What it costs, how to get around and how to stay safe in Budapest, written for first-time visitors. Details such as prices and ticket rules change, so check official sources before you travel.
- Cost level
- Moderate
- Currency
- Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro.
- Emergency
- 112 for all emergencies.
Budget & costs
Budapest on a budget: what it costs and where to save
Budapest is good value: food, drink, baths and public transport are cheaper than in most of Europe, though tourist-area prices are higher.
ReadGetting around
Getting around Budapest: airport transfers, tickets and tips
Budapest's trams, metro and buses are cheap and efficient, and the historic M1 metro line is a sight in itself.
ReadSafety & scams
Is Budapest safe? Scams, areas and what to know
Budapest is safe, and the main risks are scams, overcharging and pickpockets.
ReadBest time to visit
Best time to visit Budapest: month-by-month guide
April to June and September to October.
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