Plan Your Trip to Budapest

Before heading to Budapest you're sure to have some doubts. What currency do they use? Where is the best place to change money? Will they speak English? What plugs do they use? In this guide, you'll find the best tips to visit Budapest and plan your trip to Hungary. Find out the necessary documentation to travel to Budapest, the opening times, prices, and more information to plan your trip.

Travel Advice

Latest information on the necessary documentation to visit Hungary and its capital Budapest depending on the various nationalities.

Language

Hungarian is the official language spoken in Budapest and the rest of Hungary. Read our list of useful words and phrases to get by in Budapest.

Prices

The daily costs to visit Budapest are not as high as other European capital cities. You can have a good meal for 10EUR and a dinner cruise for just 69EUR.

Public Holidays

Discover the list of bank holidays in Budapest and Hungary when planning a trip to this country to know the opening hours of stores and attractions.

Climate

Budapest’s climate is humid continental. Summers are hot and winters are cold and dry, but relatively short. Discover the best time of year to visit Budapest.

Currency

Hungary and Budapest’s official currency is the Forint. Information on the exchange rates, bank opening hours, exchanging money, and saving on commissions.