Budapest, Hungary: trips from £165
Thermal baths, a Parliament lit up on the Danube and ruin bars in the old Jewish Quarter, at prices that undercut most of Europe.
Trips to Budapest from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Next weekend · from Tel AvivWorth it, if
Budapest
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on W6, out 10:10 AM Friday, in Budapest by 12:40 PM
- $57 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Grand Jules - Boat Hotel: 8 from 2,920 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
£568 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £330 + hotel £222 + resort fee £17, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Wizz Air · nonstop · 6h 45m
The catch: The return leaves at 5:00 AM Sunday, so you really get one full day, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a fast baths-and-ruin-bars weekend and don't mind a 5:00 AM flight home; skip it if you want two full days.
Lowest fares to Budapest by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | £155 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- August: Sziget music festival on an island in the Danube in the second week of August
- November, December: Christmas markets at Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen's Basilica
Where to stay in Budapest
- District V (Belváros / Lipótváros): Parliament, the Danube promenade and the grand hotels.
- District VII (Jewish Quarter): Ruin bars, street food and the nightlife core.
- Castle District (Buda): Quiet cobbled streets and the river views from the hill.
- District VI (Terézváros): Andrássy Avenue, the Opera and good-value apartments.
- District IX (Ferencváros): Up-and-coming, cheaper and near the Great Market Hall.
What to do in Budapest
- Soak in the Széchenyi or Gellért thermal baths
- Take an evening Danube cruise past Parliament
- Drink in the ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter
- Climb to Fisherman's Bastion at sunrise
- Eat lángos and goulash at the Great Market Hall
- Tour the Parliament building
Good to know
| Airports | Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | Europe/Budapest |
| Kind of trip | city, wellness, history, nightlife, food |
Budapest in pictures
Questions about Budapest
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
April, May, June, September, October and December.
Do I need a passport for Budapest?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Budapest; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Budapest right now?
Budapest from Tel Aviv, 23 – 25 Oct 2026, from £165 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Budapest on the ground?
Budapest is mid-range by US standards: plan about £68 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.