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How much does a trip to Budapest, Hungary cost?
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A 3-night trip to Budapest, Hungary for 2 people costs about €750 (273,000 Ft) on a mid-range budget, from €195 (70,200 Ft) travelling cheaply up to €1,040 (379,000 Ft) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €490 (178,000 Ft) |
| Food & drinks | €130 (47,800 Ft) |
| Local transport | €62 (22,400 Ft) |
| Sights & activities | €70 (25,400 Ft) |
| Total | €750 (273,000 Ft) |
Cost per person per day in Budapest, Hungary
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €113,900 Ft | €8129,600 Ft | €10037,000 Ft |
| Food & drinks | €145,040 Ft | €227,970 Ft | €3011,100 Ft |
| Local transport | €31,130 Ft | €103,730 Ft | €186,550 Ft |
| Sights & activities | €4.51,630 Ft | €124,230 Ft | €238,460 Ft |
| Total per person per day | €3211,700 Ft | €12545,500 Ft | €17563,100 Ft |
What things cost in Budapest, Hungary
Hotel room per night
- Budget€21 (7,810 Ft)
- Mid-range€165 (59,200 Ft)
- Comfort€205 (74,000 Ft)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 29 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€8.94 (3,254.13 Ft)
- Street food or quick meal€3.13 (1,138.95 Ft)
- Coffee€2.24 (813.53 Ft)
- Beer€2.24 (813.53 Ft)
- Taxi per km€1.07 (390.50 Ft)
- Public transport ticket€1.24 (450 Ft)
Hotels in Budapest, Hungary
Budget: €21 (7,810 Ft) · Mid-range: €165 (59,200 Ft) · Comfort: €205 (74,000 Ft)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Budapest, Hungary
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 9,000 Ft - 12,000 Ft (€25 - €33). Use the official taxi rank outside the terminal with licensed drivers and a published flat rate to the centre. Unlicensed drivers approach arrivals inside the terminal; refuse them and walk to the marked rank.
- Best alternative: Airport shuttle bus 100E to Deák Ferenc Tér in the centre (2,200 Ft (€6.05))
- Validate your ticket at the orange validator machines at metro station entrances or onboard trams and buses before travel starts. Ticket inspection is frequent and fines are issued on the spot. Fine without a valid ticket: 26,000 Ft (€71.46).
- 10% is typical in restaurants when service is good. Round up the fare for taxis. No tipping expected for counter service or fast food.
- Most restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill; check before paying extra tip. Cover charges are uncommon but some places add one, so review the bill. Beware menus without prices, especially in tourist areas.
- Always choose to be charged in HUF and decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and payment terminals. Prefer bank-attached ATMs over independent street machines, which often charge high fees. Exchange booths near the main tourist squares typically offer poor rates; compare before converting.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-15. Your trip can cost more or less.