Private day trips from Budapest to places you'll never forget

The best time to visit Budapest is from April to October when weather is ideal for exploring outdoor attractions and enjoying thermal baths. Summer offers warm temperatures perfect for Danube River cruises, while spring and fall provide comfortable weather with fewer crowds and lower prices.

You'll be using the Hungarian Forint (HUF) while in Hungary. While some tourist establishments accept Euros, you'll get much better exchange rates using Forints. ATMs are widely available, and credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

While Hungarian is the official language in Hungary, English is widely spoken in Budapest's tourist areas, hotels, and restaurants, especially among younger people. German is also commonly understood due to historical connections with Austria.

Yes, Budapest is generally very safe for travelers. Hungary has relatively low crime rates, and the main tourist areas are well-monitored. Standard urban precautions like watching for pickpockets in crowded areas and on public transport are sufficient.

The most popular day trip destinations from Budapest include Lake Balaton, the Danube Bend towns of Szentendre and Visegrad, and Esztergom with its magnificent basilica.

Pack comfortable walking shoes for exploring hilly Buda and flat Pest sides of the city, swimwear for thermal baths, layers for changing weather, and a light jacket for evenings. In winter, bring warm clothes as temperatures can drop below freezing.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is the main airport, located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the city center.

Budapest is renowned for its stunning architecture spanning both sides of the Danube River, world-famous thermal baths, vibrant nightlife in ruin pubs, the magnificent Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, and being one of Europe's most beautiful capitals with UNESCO World Heritage status.