Budapest from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Budapest, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Budapest tripDay to day in Budapest, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £22 | £27 |
| A balanced mix | £41 | £46 |
| Mostly restaurants | £52 | £57 |
- Local transport: about £5 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £1.20 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £7 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, budgetyourtrip.com, hungaryunlocked.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
2°F
4°M
10°A
17°M
22°J
26°J
29°A
29°S
23°O
16°N
9°D
3°
The most pleasant months are April to October. April is the driest month (35 mm of rain) and June the wettest (70 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Budapest
Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Churchviewpoint · a couple of hoursLower terraces are free; go early morning or at dusk. Matthias Church is right beside it
Heroes' Square and City Parksquare · a couple of hoursVajdahunyad Castle and the zoo are a short walk away in the park
Great Synagogue on Dohány Streetother · a couple of hours
Szimpla Kert ruin barother · a couple of hoursThe original ruin pub in the Jewish Quarter; Sunday morning farmers' market too
Széchenyi Thermal Bathhot spring · half a day- Gellért Thermal Bathhot spring · a couple of hours
- Rudas Bathhot spring · a couple of hours
Great Market Hallmarket · a couple of hoursClosed Sundays; Saturday until 3pm
Váci utcastreet · a couple of hours
Buda Castlepalace · half a dayThe Hungarian National Gallery inside is open Tuesday to Sunday
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Budapest cost?
Food and getting around come to about £27 a person a day eating street food, £46 with a balanced mix and £57 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The most pleasant months are April to October. April is the driest month (35 mm of rain) and June the wettest (70 mm); daytime highs run from 2 to 29 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Hungary?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Budapest?
Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church, Heroes' Square and City Park, Great Synagogue on Dohány Street, Szimpla Kert ruin bar, Széchenyi Thermal Bath.
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