EuropeCity
Budapest
Hungary
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Budapest is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
70
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
74
Safety
68
Culture
77
Health
72
Internet
76
Outdoors
55
Access
66
Practical details
Capital
Budapest
Languages
Hungarian
Population
9.5M
Time zone
UTC+01:00
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Trip basics
Best months
May · Jun · Sep
Climate
Continental
Warmest month
Jul · 25°C
Quietest month
Jan · crowd 33/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$199
Local daily spend
HUF 65,689
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
Check the latest advisory details before booking.
Source country update: 08/21/2024
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
HUF
Best months list
May · Jun · Sep
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image