From Liszt Ferenc international airport – BUDAPEST you have the following options (count about 1hr for the ride):
1. Take a taxi at the exit, from the official airport taxi company so called „Főtaxi”. The price is approx. 30 EUR to the city center. Click here for more details
2. Take 100E airport shuttle bus to the city center. You can buy ticket from
– the purple machine cost 2200 HUF.
– BudapestGO public transportation APP Click here for more details
3. Budapest airport shuttle service door-to-door click here for more details and booking
4. book a tour with me including airport transfer, private driver and a car/van with A/C.
Do not make an exchange at the Airport.
Credit Card (Visa and Master Card) are widely accepted.
If you prefer having cash with you, you can make an exchange at the „CORRECT CHANGE” offices or at „IBLA CHANGE” close to the „Deák tér” city center.
we have coins and money in paper as well. the coins (5,10,20,50,100,200) doesn’t really have values
Let me list a few things to help you understand the value of the forint (HUF):
We have 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10.000, 20.000 in paper
Do not use „Euronet” or „EUR HUF” ATMs, it’s a private company applying extra fees on your withdrawal up on you bank does. Use only official bank ATMs (OTP, ERSTE, CIB, CITYBANK, BUDAPEST BANK, RAIFFAISEN etc..)
Budapest is relatively a safe city but it’s also a capital city, so there is a quick guideline about tourist traps to avoid:
Budapest has a continental climate with four seasons.
Spring (march- may) - take an umberella with you. The weather is hectic at this time of the year
Summer (june- august) - you need heat protection. (umbrella or a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. The water is safe to drink, from public drinking fountains and from the tap. Bring a refill bottle with you).
Autumn (september- november) Nice and pleasent. In November the weather can be a bit chilly and sometimes foggy already.
Winter (december- february). This season is quite cold, you will need a winter jacket and warm shoes, gloves. In december the Christmas markets are amazing, for that Budapest worth a visit. Book a tour with me with a private car and driver, and enjoy the city from the warmth of the car.
Budapest has a really good public transportation system. Book your hotel close to the metro or a tram line. The Pest side is a better choice as more programs and restaurants are available from there. Book your hotel or apartment in between the Margaret Bridge, the Liberty Bridge and the tram 4,6 line. In Budapest everything is in a walking distance.
If you come for a party, the Jewish District VII, called also Erzsébetváros (orange block on the map) is your place, it's full of life at night.
If you prefer a quiet place, book a hotel or an apartment outside the Jewish District.
Recommended: Visegrád, Esztergom, Vác, Balaton, Hévíz, Hollókő
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Bike rental:
MOL BUBI
Scooter:
LIME
There are several rooftop bars in the city center. And some really interesting ruin bars in the jewish district.