Hungary
Budapest's thermal baths, ruin bars, stunning Parliament building, and excellent value dining. The 'Paris of the East'.
💸Estimated cost for Hungary
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$1,317.22〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,429.78〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,654.90〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥184,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Budapest
14:43
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local +0h
Your time: 14:43 (Mon)
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Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days in Schengen area).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
3 months
💬 Language
Hungarian is official (one of Europe's hardest languages). English growing among youth. German also understood.
🚆 Transport
Budapest has metro, trams, and buses. MÁV trains to other cities. FlixBus. BKK pass for city transit.
💳 Payment
Cards increasingly accepted. Hungarian Forint (not Euro). Cash still useful at smaller places. ATMs available.
📋 Travel Basics
Continental climate. Tap water safe. Thermal bath culture. Excellent wine regions (Tokaj, Eger). Very affordable by European standards.
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Safety
AGenerally calm
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✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-06-01
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