How much does a trip to Budapest cost
A week in Budapest runs roughly $692–$1986 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
Flights from Moscow
Round-trip now from$346
Cheapest in November — $346
Indicative cached price. Tap the button for live fares.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Budapest Highlights City Tour
Guided walking tour of key historic landmarks
Budapest Top Attractions & Museums Pass
Priority entrance tickets to top monuments
Budapest Traditional Food & Wine Tour
Taste authentic local dishes and street food
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Budapest is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
For public transit in Budapest, buy a Budapest Card for unlimited travel on buses, trams, and metro for one day or more. As a reminder, validate your ticket before boarding to avoid fines; just stamp it at machines located at stops.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-08-31
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $346 | $346 | $346 |
| Food | $155 | $347 | $694 |
| Transit | $33 | $33 | $33 |
| Stay | $154 | $420 | $910 |
| eSIM | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Total per person | $692 | $1149 | $1986 |
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What’s next
- Itinerary
- Where else is cheap from Moscow
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Budapest for a week?
- A week in Budapest costs roughly $692–$1986 per person, including the round-trip flight from Moscow.
- When is it cheaper to fly to Budapest?
- The cheapest month to fly is November — round-trip from about $346 from Moscow.
- How much is a flight to Budapest?
- Right now a round-trip Moscow–Budapest starts around $346. This is an indicative cached price; tap “Find flights” for live fares.
- Is food and transit expensive in Budapest?
- Food runs $22–$99 a day and city transit about $5. For public transit in Budapest, buy a Budapest Card for unlimited travel on buses, trams, and metro for one day or more. As a reminder, validate your ticket before boarding to avoid fines; just stamp it at machines located at stops.