Hungary is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. Its neighbors are Romania to the east, Austria and Slovenia to its west, Slovakia to the north, and Croatia and Serbia to its south. Classified as a medium-sized country in Europe, Hungary attracts a lot of travelers, especially in Budapest, the capital city. Other popular travel destinations in Hungary are Pecs, Debrecen, and Siofok by Lake Balaton. But what are the Hungary travel costs?
Crossed by the Danube River, Budapest is becoming a very popular travel destination in Europe. Its beautiful architecture has buildings with styles ranging from baroque to art nouveau. Budapest is also known as the spa capital of Europe, thanks to its many wonderful thermal bathhouses, inviting you to relax until the last day of your vacation.
How much does it cost to visit Budapest?
On a budget trip to visit Budapest, you will spend around Ft 9,520 per day, without accommodation. More detailed Budapest travel costs are available below.
Budapest accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
Ft 5,472 – 41,795
Typical double room
Ft 10,945 – 83,591
Budapest food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
Ft 1,500 – 3,000
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
Ft 3,500 – 7,000
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
Ft 280 – 690
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Budapest, however.
Ft 120 – 400
Hungary travel costs for eating and drinking in Budapest
Budapest fares and public transport
One-way public transportation ticket
Ft 350
Taxi (price per kilometer)
Ft 300 – 350
Gasoline (1 liter)
Ft 380 – 400
Budapest visiting costs – Top attractions in Budapest
The Budapest Card offers free access to the top museums in the Hungarian capital city. In addition, you can go to one of its thermal baths, daily walking tours in English, and enjoy free public transport.
Debrecen is the second-largest city in Hungary, after Budapest, and also the former capital. Once called The Calvinist Rome, Debrecen is home to many religious sites, and the Great Church is the symbol of this city to this day. This Hungarian town also attracts travelers with its great museums and lively nightlife.
How much does it cost to visit Debrecen?
A budget traveler should expect to spend around Ft 5,780 daily during the trip to Debrecen. This, however, doesn’t include accommodation costs. Continue reading to discover detailed Debrecen travel costs.
Debrecen accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
Ft 2,875 – 12,558
Typical double room
Ft 5,750 – 25,115
Debrecen food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
Ft 1,600 – 3,500
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
Ft 3,000 – 5,500
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
Ft 200 – 590
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Debrecen, however.
Ft 100 – 350
Hungary travel costs for eating and drinking in Debrecen
Debrecen fares and public transport
One-way public transportation ticket
Ft 400
Taxi (price per kilometer)
Ft 290 – 300
Gasoline (1 liter)
Ft 349 – 400
Debrecen visiting costs – Top attractions in Debrecen
Located in southwestern Hungary, Pecs was founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. This is why there are many interesting archaeological sites in the center of Pecs. Besides those, Pecs attracts travelers with its local wines and Hungarian art museums. It’s also a university town, so expect colorful nightlife, too.
How much does it cost to visit Pecs?
If you plan to visit Pecs on a budget, plan on spending around Ft 11,329 per day. This amount doesn’t also include accommodation for the night, though. Read below to learn more detailed Pecs travel costs.
Pecs accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
Ft 5,754
Typical double room
Ft 11,508
Pecs food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
Ft 900 – 2,000
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
Ft 2,500 – 5,000
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
Ft 250 – 450
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Pecs, however.
Ft 90 – 300
Hungary travel costs for eating and drinking in Pecs
Siofok is a popular holiday destination for both locals and travelers. Located on the shore of Lake Balaton, Siofok has beautiful beaches and an animated nightlife. It’s a good travel destination to practice watersports and relax by day, then party by night.
How much does it cost to visit Siofok?
When you visit Siofok on a budget, you’ll probably spend around Ft 5,624 on daily travel costs. Accommodation is not included, however. Check out the tables below for more detailed Siofok travel costs.
Siofok accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
Ft 2,625 – 11,466
Typical double room
Ft 5,250 – 22,931
Siofok food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
Ft 900 – 2,500
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
Ft 1,500 – 3,750
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
Ft 200 – 500
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Siofok, however.
Ft 90 – 250
Hungary travel costs for eating and drinking in Siofok
Food, drinks, and transportation costs via Numbeo.com
Tap water safety researched separately via Google answers for each city.
Top attractions selected using TripAdvisor. Each attraction name is a link to the official website page of that attraction, if available
Ticket costs / free access information via the official websites of the attractions. I mentioned the cost of a regular adult ticket, for permanent exhibitions. Discounts and temporary exhibition prices are available on their official websites.
City pass information about prices and what each includes is from the official website for each travel pass. A link is available for each pass to easily find more information and/or to purchase a pass.
