Often asked: How Do I Buy A Budapest Card?

How much is a Budapest Card?

The 24h Budapest card costs ​ € 22 ( US$ 26.30), the 48h card costs € 33 ( US$ 39.40) and the 72 hour Budapest Card costs € 44 ( US$ 52.60). If you’re going to be in Budapest for more days, the 96h Budapest Card costs € 54 ( US$ 64.60) and 120 hours costs € 64 ( US$ 76.60).

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.

What is Budapest pass?

Thermal baths The Budapest Card is the official city travel card of Budapest, Hungary’s Capital city and allows travelers to enjoy the following perks free of charge: Travel on buses, trams and metro. It applies to many of the city’s most popular tourist spots and offers a potential 15000 HUF in savings.

How is public transportation used in Budapest?

On buses, trams, and trolleybuses you can find orange or red validation machines on the vehicles themselves. Insert the ticket into the machine with the numbered side first and facing upwards. The machine stamps your ticket automatically. On some trams, you will find red machines instead of the orange ones.

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.

Are clothes cheaper in Budapest?

But I can tell that Hungary is a relatively cheap place when shopping for clothes compared to the US. The international brands seem to be 20–30% cheaper (Zara, H&M, etc.) in stores.

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.

Is Budapest castle free?

Castle Hill, Budapest: it is free to enter the Castle District on top of the Castle Hill. The hillside is very green and shady, which is a relief on hot summer days in Budapest. You can walk about the woods, or take a look around the Buda Castle – for free.

How much is public transport in Budapest?

Single ticket for public transport boat: HUF 750. Metropolitan area ticket: HUF 250. Monthly Budapest -pass for students: HUF 3 450. Quarterly Budapest -pass for students: HUF 10 350.

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.

How do I get from Szentendre to Budapest?

The best way to get from Budapest to Szentendre is to line 2694 bus which takes 20 min and costs 460 Ft – 600 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 360 Ft – 420 Ft and takes 39 min.

Is Budapest a walkable city?

As previous posters noted, it’s a very walkable city. Budapest is incredibly walkable, though, as has been pointed out, the metro can be a time saver.

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.

Are taxis expensive 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€).