Fans of traveling around Hungary on their own will be especially interested to know the prices in Budapest in 2021 for food, meals, tickets, and other financial items as of 2021. We will find out how much money to take with you and what to do in the city, where it is cheaper to rent a car and which hotels to choose for a vacation for two with an ideal ratio of price and quality of services provided.
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and one of the most extraordinary cities in Europe, worth visiting and seeing many sights both on your own and with great excursions. It enchants tourists with its green squares and parklands, beautiful galleries and interesting museums, thermal baths and inspiring history. Therefore, it is not surprising that about 20 million travelers from all over the world come here every year.
Prices in Budapest 2021:
Going on vacation to Budapest on your own, it is important to calculate the budget that you are ready to spend on the trip. If you want to save money, then it is best to choose a tour that includes an extensive cultural program. You should also pay attention to last minute deals or go on an independent trip.
The cost of a trip to Budapest in 2021 may vary, as much depends on the number of days spent in the capital of Hungary, the type of trip, agency commission, and the time of year. For example, in winter, the price of a ticket for two starts from 44 194 rubles from Moscow. In the spring you can find tours from 37 282 rbl, can be found cheaper. Summer offers tours for two from 48 737 rub.
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Cost of tickets to Budapest
Budapest is often called the "little Paris" of central Europe, so many tourists come here to spend a romantic weekend or just enjoy the beauty of the "pearl" of the Danube. Based on this, when planning a trip, many are interested in the question of how much a trip to Budapest from Moscow or another city in the Russian Federation costs. But let's dwell on the capital.
Planes of many airlines depart from Moscow in the direction of Budapest, for example, you can fly by Aeroflot, the price for two there and back is from 28 959 rubles... Airlines Wizz Air from 18 273 rub., and with transfers by the North Wind airline from 21 331 rubles.
- Flight tickets to Budapest:
Hotels
Hotels in Budapest have a fairly high price-quality index, which makes the city stand out from other European capitals. In particular, this applies to economy-class hotels, among which you can find very attractive offers for recreation, which will be discussed below.
Therefore, heading to the capital of Hungary, you will get acquainted with the so-called Budapest "three rubles", which includes well-kept rooms, friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as a wonderful buffet. As for the prices for hotels in Budapest, they can vary as follows, two-star hotels can offer rooms from 1608 rubles per nightand luxurious 5-star complexes from 5895 rubles.
- Where to stay comfortably in Budapest? The amazing 5-star Corinthia Budapest hotel is located on the Grand Boulevard, 1 kilometer from the center, close to the city's iconic landmarks.
It offers its guests cozy rooms that are equipped with all modern amenities for a comfortable stay. In addition, the hotel has its own spa, indoor swimming pool and three restaurants, so guests will never get bored. A night in a superior room for 2 will cost 11 805 rub.
- The four-star Hotel Aquincum Budapest is located about 5 km from the center in the vastness of the elite Buda district, which is located on the banks of the Danube River.
The hotel is surrounded by medieval streets, atmospheric beer bars and restaurants serving stunningly delicious food. And from the windows of comfortable rooms there is a magnificent view of Margaret Island. Also on the territory of Aquincum Budapest there is a bar and a gourmet restaurant with amazing international and Hungarian cuisine and a thermal pool that gives true pleasure and bliss.
For a night in this hotel you will have to pay from 7 190 rubles... for two with breakfast included, which is acceptable for the conditions provided.
- The Leonardo Hotel Budapest is located in the business district of Ferencváros.
Hotel guests receive comfortable accommodation in clean and well-kept rooms equipped with all the necessary accessories. For two you will have to pay from 3,127 rubles.
- About inexpensive long-term rental options from owners and which economy hotels should be considered first of all - where is it cheaper to stay.
Entertainment prices and things to do
The city attracts travelers with its enchanting charm and special atmosphere that has enveloped the city. There are excursions and entertainment for every taste and will be able to impress even the most discerning tourist.
The city is replete with the best nightclubs, delicious restaurants with live music and unsurpassed Magyar dishes. Budapest has a huge number of interesting museums, theaters and galleries that leave behind lasting pleasant memories. We have already talked about the best sights and nuances of visiting in a separate article.
For example, prices for holidays in Budapest at the Szechenyi thermal springs fluctuate within 772 - 1,287 rubles in translation 3,300 - 5,500 Hungarian forints per visit.
What to see and what excursions in Budapest in Russian to book? For those who love walking, you should definitely visit the Buddha area, here all the main attractions are within walking distance. For example, the cost of a one-time visit to the funicular from 281 rubles one way.
We definitely recommend going to the Ferris wheel in the city center, the ticket price is from 562 rubles... You can also go to Matthias Church, located in the area of the Buda Fortress. The entrance ticket will cost from 281 rubles.
Therefore, a full-fledged rest in Budapest is difficult to imagine without excursions - individual walks with a Russian-speaking guide will cost on average from 6,000 to 10,000 forints, and a trip on a sightseeing bus will cost from 4,000.
Groceries in stores and food in cafes
Food is one of the main and important items of expenses while traveling; you should not save here. Therefore, if you are planning a trip to Budapest on your own, then it is important to take care of where you will eat, information about the checked places can be found on a separate page about national dishes or on the forums. From our experience, we advise you to visitMűvész or cafe on 6 October street... For those looking to save money, the best option would be to purchase food from supermarkets such as Auchan, Spar, Tesco and other chain stores.
In cafes in Budapest, the pricing policy is approximately the same, varying between 1500 - 5000 Hungarian forints. An important point is that in many establishments of the city a tourist menu is practiced, which includes 3 dishes and has a lower cost.
And for those who want to fully enjoy the local cuisine, it is worth choosing restaurants of national cuisine, for example, Kádár Étkezde.
| Café bill for locals | 2100 HUF |
| Average restaurant bill | 4450 HUF |
| Fast food | 1435 HUF |
| Cup of cappuccino | 450 HUF |
With regard to the cost of products, the prices (HUF) are as follows:
- chicken fillet for 500 grams - about 1000;
- yogurt - from 70 and above;
- kefir 1 l - 179;
- salami - from 329;
- cottage cheese 450 grams - from 300;
- 1 kg of bananas - from 430;
- local beer 1 can - 180 - 250;
- local wine from 300 forints per bottle;
- a pack of cigarettes - from 900;
- bread - from 159;
| 0.5L water bottle | 125 HUF |
| Local beer bottle 0.5 l | 240 HUF |
| Imported beer bottle 0.5 l | 370 HUF |
| Bottle of wine 0.75 l | 1240 HUF |
| Coca-Cola bottle 0.5 l | 290 HUF |
| Rice 1 kg | 420 HUF |
| Milk bottle 1 l | 290 HUF |
| Tomatoes 1 kg | 840 HUF |
| Loaf of bread 0.55 kg | 260 HUF |
| Bananas 1 kg | 410 HUF |
| Oranges 1 kg | 497 HUF |
| Apples 1kg | 323 HUF |
| Potatoes 1 kg | 178 HUF |
| Meat (fresh vinina) 1 kg | 1780 HUF |
| Chicken 1kg | 1680 HUF |
| Cheese 1 kg | 2300 HUF |
| Chicken eggs (10 pcs) | 460 HUF |
| Sniсkers chocolate | 186 HUF |
Train tickets to Budapest from Moscow
As of 2021, unfortunately, there is no direct connection from Moscow to Budapest. But you can try to get to the capital of Hungary with transfers.
You can take the train 017V Moscow - Nice, which involves a connection in Vienna, where you can change to a train to Hungary.
Train 017B departs every Thursday at 18:43 from the Belorussky railway station.
Ticket prices:
- Lux 26 400 rub.
- Coupe 18,216 rubles.
The schedule and current cost of train tickets from your city can be viewed using the Tutu service.
Transport fare
The public transport in the city is:
- Taxi;
- city buses;
- trams and trolleybuses;
- Metro.
The cost of a single trip is 350 HUF, with the possibility of transfer - 530 HUF, a 24-hour pass can be purchased for 1650 HUF, for 72 hours - 4150 HUF. The purchase of a ticket for travel directly in transport will cost 100 forints more.
A taxi in the daytime costs 300 forints, and at night 420. For a kilometer of the way there are 240 forints during the day, and at night 336. Please note that a minute of waiting will cost you from 60 to 84 forints.
Car rental prices in Budapest
The city has a sufficient number of agencies that provide car rental services.
- Where can I rent a car from Budapest airport or in the city itself? You can contact Europcar, Hertz or Avis. We recommend the proven service from Economybokings, which compares all car rental companies and gives results, you just have to choose the most profitable one. It saves a lot of time and money.
The rental price depends on the class of car you choose. An average check will cost from 17,000 Hungarian forints per day.
The cost of gasoline in the city
Petrol prices in Budapest are as follows:
- 10 euros per liter of 95th:
- 14 euros for 98 gasoline;
- € 20 for diesel.
When is the best time to go?
The capital of Hungary is great for relaxing at any time of the year, so you can go here both in summer and in winter. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews of tourists in Budapest who share their experiences on the forums. However, it is important to take into account that it can be damp and cold in winter, and heat in summer. Therefore, it is preferable to go on a trip to May, june or september... In May, the temperature rises to a comfortable + 22 degrees, and at the beginning of autumn it is kept at + 20.
