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Budapest

Hungary

Before You Go

When to Visit

April to June and September to October offer ideal weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Summer is warm and lively. Christmas markets in winter are magical despite cold.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) 16km from center.

By Train: Excellent connections to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Zagreb.

Language

Communication

Hungarian is official. English spoken in tourist areas and by younger people, less by older generations.

Currency

Money matters

Hungarian Forint (HUF). Rate: ~350-380 HUF per USD. Cards widely accepted, cash for markets and smaller establishments.

Getting Around

Local transport

Metro: 4 lines, efficient and historic (350 HUF/~$1).

Trams: Extensive network, especially useful tram 2 along Danube.

Buses: Comprehensive network.

Walking: Pest side and Castle District very walkable.

From the Airport

Arrival info

Airport Bus 100E: Direct to center (30-40 min, 900 HUF).

Public Bus + Metro: Cheaper but slower (60 min, 350 HUF).

Taxi: Fixed zones, 6,500-9,000 HUF (30 min).

Places to Work

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