How much does a trip to Budapest cost
A week in Budapest runs roughly $725–$2090 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
Flights from Moscow
Round-trip now from$385PC
Cheapest in November — $385
Prices by month
Find flights$498Jun
$492Jul
$466Aug
$426Sep
$393Oct
$385Nov
$425Dec
$452Jan
$430Feb
$436Mar
$607Apr
$652May
Indicative cached price. Tap the button for live fares.
Accommodation
Budget$38 per night
Mid$66 per night
Comfort$212 per night
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Find places to stay in BudapestTours & activities
Tours & activities in BudapestPrices on the ground
Food per day$7 – $28
Transit per day$4
Taxibase $3.6 + $1.43/km
Coffee$2
Pearl of the Danube with thermal baths (Széchenyi, Rudas), ruin bars, and stunning architecture. One of Europe's most affordable capitals at 45% cheaper than Paris or London. Metro tram 2 offers scenic riverside sightseeing. Local Tokaji wine and langos (fried bread) are must-tries. Peak season (June–August) raises prices 30–50%; spring and autumn offer better value.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-06-27
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $385 | $385 | $385 |
| Food | $49 | $84 | $196 |
| Transit | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Stay | $266 | $462 | $1484 |
| Total per person | $725 | $956 | $2090 |
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FAQ
- How much money to bring to Budapest for a week?
- A week in Budapest costs roughly $725–$2090 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 $385 from Moscow.
- How much is a flight to Budapest?
- Right now a round-trip Moscow–Budapest starts around $385. This is an indicative cached price; tap “Find flights” for live fares.
- Is food and transit expensive in Budapest?
- Food runs $7–$28 a day and city transit about $4. Pearl of the Danube with thermal baths (Széchenyi, Rudas), ruin bars, and stunning architecture. One of Europe's most affordable capitals at 45% cheaper than Paris or London. Metro tram 2 offers scenic riverside sightseeing. Local Tokaji wine and langos (fried bread) are must-tries. Peak season (June–August) raises prices 30–50%; spring and autumn offer better value.