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Entering HungaryHungary became a full member of the European Union (EU) on 1 May 2004. EU citizens may enter the country with an identity card. Children who have no identity card yet, must present a passport.Non-EU-citizens can get informed at the following website about entering/visa requirements: http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kum/en/bal/consular_services/Entry_Foreiners_Hungary/visa_exemption/visa_waiver_agreements.htm Which currency can I use ?According to law, Hungarian stores may accept any major foreign currency. However, most of them take only HUF (Hungarian Forint, the local abbreviation for it: Ft). There are many money exchange offices which change foreign currency at very good rates. Never change money at dealers in the street. Nearly all hotels take EUR and USD. Bank cards and ATM's are widely used and accepted.
Travelling to BudapestAirline TicketsLow fare airlines flying to Budapest: www.easyjet.com
www.skyeurope.com www.wizzair.com www.airberlin.com (from Germany) www.germanwings.com (from Germany) www.norwegian.no(from Norway) Regular airlines flying to Budapest: HydrofoilFor guests visiting both Budapest and Vienna, we recommend the Danube hydrofoil cruise. It takes 6 hours to get from Budapest to Vienna or vice versa. The fare is 79.00 EUR / person one way or 99.00 EUR / person for a return trip. For more details, visit the Budapest-Vienna Hydrofoil Website Arriving by CarFuel prices are the same as in Western Europe (about 1.00 EUR or 1.25 USD per litre). RailwaysHomepage of the Hungarian Railways: www.mav.hu
Online Timetable: http://www.elvira.hu/elvira.dll?language=2 Airport-Hotel TransferThe distance is about 20 km / 14 miles between the city center and the International Airports (Ferihegy I and Ferihegy II). Unlike in some other countries, Budapest hotels don't offer free airport shuttle service to guests. We recommend you the following methods to get to your hotel:
Recommended optionsTaxi with Advance Reservation: When you book a hotel at www.Hotels-in-Budapest-Hungary.com, you have the option to book airport-hotel and hotel-airport transfers on the reservation form. Our polite English speaking driver will pick you up at the airport and take you directly to the hotel at a flat rate:
The transfer rate is not per person but the total amount payable.
Airport Minibus Service:
The airport offers a city-wide "shared ride" shuttle van service between any apartment, hotel, office or residence and the Ferihegy 1 and 2 International Airports. Tickets can be purchased at the Airport Passenger Service counters near the Airport exits. A single ticket costs 2300 Ft (about USD 10.50 or EUR 9.50). Since the minibuses deliver passengers together who stay at different hotels, the travelling time is longer than by taxi. Not recommended optionsTaxi without Advance Reservation: We strongly discourage you to take a taxi without advance reservation. There is a very high chance of being cheated by the taxi driver. If you choose this transfer method, then do agree with the driver on a flat rate before getting in.
Cheapest: Public Transportation
It is also possible to reach the city center by public transportation. If you have little time to spend in Budapest or if you have much/heavy luggage we don't recommend this option to you. It takes at least 1 hour to get to the city center and an additional time will be needed to reach your accommodation. If your accommodation is not close to a public transportation line from the city center, than you have to change for other lines or even take a taxi. Costs:
Hotel Rates Per Night per Double/Twin Room in EUR (for 2006)
Notes on seasons
Transportation in BudapestPublic Transportation Public transportation is good. The network covers all Budapest, services run frequently in the daytime, but infrequently from 11pm to 5am. In the rush hours (7am-9am and 4pm-6pm), public transportation vehicles are congested. Single tickets cost 185 HUF (0.75 EUR or 0.80 USD). Passes for tourists are available (already from 3 days). More info at: http://www.bkv.hu/angol/home/index.html . The Budapest Card provides free travel on public transportation. More info at http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/budapest_card TaxiThere is an official limit on taxi fare rates. If you take a taxi it may not cost more than 280 HUF / km (1.20 EUR or 1.40 USD), however there is a chance of being cheated by the driver. If possible have the hotel personnel call a taxi for you or order the taxi by phone from a taxi company. Driving a Car Car traffic is crazy like in every major European city. Rent a car only if you are or can get used to getting around in a metropole. All central parts of Budapest have imposed parking fees ranging from 150 HUF (about 0.60 EUR or 0.75 USD) to 500 HUF (about 2 EUR or 2.50 USD or) per hour. Eating outRestaurants have to display a copy of their menu at the entrance. Order from the menu only to avoid unexpectedly high meal and drink prices.
Fast Food Restaurants: Cheeseburger from 0.60 EUR or 0.75 USD From January 2006, restaurants are allowed to charge a service fee to the guests. The service fee must be shown on the menu. In case the restaurant doesn't have a service fee (most restaurants don't have), a tip of 10-15% is usually given to the waiter upon payment.
Admission to museums, theatres, etc.Effective from 01 May 2004 admission to 160 state financed museums across Hungary is free of charge.The Budapest Card provides free admission to many museums in Budapest. More info at http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/budapest_card |
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