A taxi from Budapest Airport (BUD) to the city centre costs about 14,000 HUF, around 40 €, after the taxi tariff increase in August 2026. The ride is about 24 km and takes 30 to 40 minutes.
At the terminal only Főtaxi has an official taxi rank. If you prefer a fixed price agreed in advance and a driver waiting with a name sign, a private transfer from Budapest Airport starts from 40 € per car.
Prices compared
| Option | Price | Time to the centre | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (Főtaxi) | about 14,000 HUF (around 40 €) | 30 to 40 min | meter price, depends on traffic |
| Bus 100E | 2,500 HUF per person | about 35 min to Deák Ferenc tér | runs day and night |
| Private transfer | from 40 € per car | 30 to 40 min | fixed price, meeting with a name sign |
Official Budapest taxi tariff since 1 August 2026: base fare 1,300 HUF, 521 HUF per km and 130 HUF per minute, plus an 800 HUF airport fee.

Taxi or transfer?
is fine if you travel light and do not mind the meter.
is better at night, with children, lots of luggage or a group: the price is fixed per car and the driver waits even if your flight is late.
How to book
Send us your flight number and address via the booking form, on WhatsApp or by phone +421 948 232 848. We confirm a fixed price, usually within an hour.
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