Hungary
Budapest: when to go, how much to budget
Thermal baths in the heart of the city and Austro-Hungarian architecture, for a stay costing a third less than in Western Europe.
- The baths
- Parliament and the Danube
- The ruin bars
Hungary
Thermal baths in the heart of the city and Austro-Hungarian architecture, for a stay costing a third less than in Western Europe.
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Budapest est la plus grande ville et la capitale de la Hongrie. Elle se situe en aval du coude du Danube entre le massif de Transdanubie et l'Alföld. Ses habitants sont les Budapestois.
Over the last three full years, the mildest months are June, September, October — highs between 17 and 27 °C, and few rainy days.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 °C | 0 °C | 51 mm | 9 |
| February | 8 °C | 0 °C | 24 mm | 6 |
| March | 14 °C | 3 °C | 58 mm | 11 |
| April | 17 °C | 7 °C | 55 mm | 9 |
| May | 21 °C | 11 °C | 96 mm | 12 |
| June | 27 °C | 16 °C | 59 mm | 8 |
| July | 29 °C | 18 °C |
Museums and public offices often close on these days, and transport is busy.
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For guidance only. Entry requirements also depend on the purpose and length of the stay, passport validity and sometimes the transit country — none of which this table knows. Before buying a ticket, check the official advice page of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which alone is authoritative.
The 20 most-read places on Wikipedia over the last sixty days, among those you can visit within a few kilometres of the centre.
Viator selection out of 1,240 activities in this destination. “From” prices per person, as published.
Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with Drink
4.3/5 (4,243 reviews) · 1 h · Free cancellation
Unlimited Prosseccoo, Beer, Aperol & Limoncello Spritz Cruise
4.6/5 (3,853 reviews) · 1.5 h · Free cancellation
Every place has a Wikipedia page, so its existence can be checked.
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Lines actually mapped within 7 km, read from OpenStreetMap. For timetables and fares, the operator’s website is the reference.
Google Maps could not be queried: the places below come from OpenStreetMap, without ratings or reviews. Check opening hours and certification before you go.
No list for this trip: the source was temporarily unavailable, or no place was rated highly enough.
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See more on Google Maps ↗Places that describe themselves as kosher or that Google lists as such: Verlanto does not verify the kashrut or the body certifying it. Check with the restaurant.
Places mapped in OpenStreetMap, without ratings or reviews, nearest to the centre first.
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Build my trip| 58 mm |
| 8 |
| August | 30 °C | 18 °C | 60 mm | 9 |
| September | 24 °C | 14 °C | 57 mm | 8 |
| October | 17 °C | 8 °C | 55 mm | 7 |
| November | 9 °C | 2 °C | 68 mm | 10 |
| December | 5 °C | 0 °C | 55 mm | 8 |
Budapest Sip and Sail Danube Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
4.6/5 (721 reviews) · 1.5 h · Free cancellation
Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
4.7/5 (2,049 reviews) · 2.5 h · Free cancellation
Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink
4.1/5 (2,546 reviews) · 1 h · Free cancellation
Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance
4.7/5 (7,602 reviews) · 1.5 h · Free cancellation
Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 12+ Tasters & Wines
4.9/5 (809 reviews) · 3 h · Free cancellation
Budapest Széchenyi Thermal Spa Ticket
3.8/5 (2,388 reviews) · 4 h · Free cancellation
Budapest Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Unlimited Drinks
4.7/5 (59 reviews) · 2.5 h · Free cancellation
Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup
4.9/5 (1,609 reviews) · 5 h · Free cancellation
Budapest Danube Cruise with Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer
4.6/5 (485 reviews) · 1 h · Free cancellation
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Source: Open-Meteo — conditions actuelles ·
Source: Banque centrale européenne (via Frankfurter) — rate of 2 November 2026 ·
Source: Banque mondiale (PA.NUS.PPP) et cours de change du jour — purchasing power parity 2025 ·
Source: Wikipédia (CC BY-SA 4.0) ·
Source: Nager.Date ·
Source: Wikidata ·
Source: OpenStreetMap (contributeurs, ODbL) ·
Source: OpenStreetMap (via Geoapify) ·
Source: Open-Meteo — relevés historiques — average of 3 full years ·
Source: Wikipédia (géo-recherche) ·
Source: Viator ·
The guide to take with you
Everything you need there, readable offline: places and map, a three-day plan, tours to book, getting around, restaurants, halal and kosher food, budget and a pre-trip checklist.
