FAQ: What Discover Card In Budapest?

Are credit cards widely accepted in Budapest?

To enjoy all that Hungary offers, you will need a combination of cash and credit cards while travelling. Plastic is accepted throughout Budapest, the Lake Balaton region and other popular tourist hotspots. Although credit and debit cards are widely accepted, some smaller towns and establishments accept cash only.

Is the Budapest Card worth it?

Summary: If you plan on visiting lots of paid sights, taking a tour or a boat cruise and making use of public transportation, the Budapest Card is worth getting. You can find more details about what’s included and buy the card here.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Hungary?

Credit cards, especially Visa, MasterCard and American Express, are widely accepted in Hungary, and you’ll be able to use them at many restaurants, shops, hotels, car-rental firms, travel agencies and petrol stations.

What does the Budapest Card include?

Budapest card

• unlimited travel on public transport free of charge.
• more than 100 services.
• free entry to 12 museums.
• sightseeing tours with extra reductions.
• reduced price tickets for cultural and folklore programmes.
• discounts in restaurants and in spas.

Do you need cash in Budapest?

Money in Budapest Both cash and card are widely accepted in Budapest with ATMs all over the city and the majority of shops and restaurants taking Mastercard and Visa. Small businesses might have minimum payments or only accept cash so it is best to have a little of both.

Can you use euros in Budapest?

Hungary’s unit of currency is the forint. Despite being a part of the European Union, Hungary does not use the euro. Ninety percent of the places you do business with in Budapest don’t accept euros. Most of the cash machines in town will let you withdraw money in both euros and forint.

Is Budapest an expensive city?

Budapest is thought to be a “cheap” destination, but this, of course depends on your needs. The city is more affordable than most European cities, offering a very wide variety of fun things to do to the budget traveler as well as the luxury jet-setter.

Are trams free in Budapest?

Public transport in Budapest The Budapest Card holder can travel without restrictions and for free within the city limits on more than 200 bus, 32 tram, 15 trolley and 4 metro lines, on the HÉV Suburban Railway and with boats. You can also take a free trip to the hills of Buda with the cogwheel railway.

How much do I need per day in Budapest?

You should plan to spend around Ft25,001 ($81) per day on your vacation in Budapest, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Ft5,688 ($19) on meals for one day and Ft2,711 ($8.82) on local transportation.

How much money do I need in Hungary?

How much money will you need for your trip to Hungary? You should plan to spend around Ft20,779 ($69) per day on your vacation in Hungary, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Is it better to use euro or forint in Hungary?

Euro is widely accepted in Hungary, especially in Budapest. However, the rate is terrible and sometimes you will pay almost the double price when paying with Euros in Hungary, so it’s best to avoid if it’s not an emergency. It’s much better to pay in the local currency – Hungarian Forint.

Is Fisherman’s Bastion free?

Tickets and cost to visit Fisherman’s Bastion It’s free to visit the lower terraces and towers, which offer lovely views in their own right. The entire Bastion is open 24/7. If you’d like an even better view, you can pay to visit the upper terrace and towers. Ticket cost varies based on time of day and season.

Are taxis cheap in Budapest?

Are taxis expensive in Budapest? Budapest Taxis are actually cheaper than in most other European cities and they charge using a taximeter based on distance. The base fare for a Budapest taxi is 700 HUF (2.17€), no matter the day or time, and the distance rate is 300 HUF/km (0.93€).

Is Budapest easy to walk around?

Pest is flat as the proverbial pancake. Buda is hilly. I often do guided tours on foot in Budapest, and it is quite easy to walk around in the ciy, and within some hours you get to see the most important places and buildings. Everything is quite close, and things can easily be reached on foot.