Is Budapest Expensive?

Is Budapest expensive to visit?

Budapest is a popular destination that is also moderately priced. It falls in the middle range of travel cost prices globaly with a daily average travel cost of $90. If we compare it to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a reasonably affordable place to visit. It ranks in the top 25% of cities in Europe for its affordability. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Le Mans.

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How expensive is Budapest?

For a trip to Budapest, travelers spend on average $90 per day (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations from previous visitors. As this is an average cost, your individual spending may vary, especially since there's a wide range of accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment options here. If you stick to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants, as well as take advantage of some of free things to do in the area, you can stick close to the average budget. See more travel costs for Budapest here to see how all of the average spending costs pan out.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Budapest?

On average, a weekend trip to Budapest costs about $269 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a weekend trip costs $537.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Budapest?

A one week trip to Budapest costs about $627 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,254.

Is it expensive to backpack in Budapest?

Budapest is a popular backpacker destination with more than 40 hostels. Dorm beds in hostels cost, on average, $14 per night. (See hostel prices in Budapest here.) You'll find quite a range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $40 and the cheapest around $0 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Budapest.

• $16 for a dorm bed at Wombat's City Hostel Budapest
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• $14 for a dorm bed at Vitae Hostel
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• $14 for a dorm bed at Avenue Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Budapest?

If you're considering hotel prices in Budapest, you'll find them to be fairly even and moderate in price compared to hotels in other cities. On average, a night in a hotel room here will set you back approximately $63. In Budapest, there are about 21 five-star hotels with an average nightly rate of $138. For a more affordable option, three-star hotels come in at an average of $64 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical choice at $55 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Budapest?

In Budapest, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $22 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $15.

• Budapest Food Tasting Tour with Nelli (English&German): $185
• Shooting Experience BASIC Package in Budapest: $87
• Shooting Experience ALL IN Package in Budapest: $278
• Street Art Tour Budapest: $49
• 3 Hours Budapest Segway Grand City Tour Buda, Margaret and Pest: $93
• Private Buda Castle Walking Tour with Cake and Matthias Church: $120
• Budapest Private City Tour by car in 3 hours: $217
• Budapest Private Walking Tour: $109

Is food expensive in Budapest?

In Budapest, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $23 per day on food, which is more than the country's average of $22.

• Hungarian Cooking Class & Market Tour by a Professional Chef: $104
• Authentic Jewish Cooking Class by a Professional chef: $130
• Lángos (Hungary’s nr1 streetfood) cooking class: $87
• Chef’s Table – Wine Cellar Dinner Party in Budapest: $130
• Private Hungarian Cooking Class in the Heart of Budapest: $178
• Budapest Food Crawl-Private Hungarian Food Tour with Wine Tasting & Coffee House: $175

Is transportation expensive in Budapest?

The prices of local transportation in Budapest can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $10 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $12. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.