Currency Cheat Sheet
Quick EUR to HUF reference for everyday Budapest spending.
Current Approximate Rate
€1Euro
410 FtHungarian Forint
Rate approximate. Check xe.com for live rates before your trip.
Quick Conversions
€1410 Ft
€52,050 Ft
€104,100 Ft
€208,200 Ft
€5020,500 Ft
€10041,000 Ft
200 Ft€0.49
500 Ft€1.22
1,000 Ft€2.44
5,000 Ft€12.20
Coffee & Drinks
Espresso
€1.8738 Ft
Cappuccino
€31,230 Ft
Local beer (500ml)
€2.51,025 Ft
Craft beer
€41,640 Ft
Glass of wine
€41,640 Ft
Cocktail
€83,280 Ft
Food
Budget breakfast
€41,640 Ft
Street food lunch
€72,870 Ft
Mid-range lunch
€124,920 Ft
Mid-range dinner
€229,020 Ft
Fine dining dinner
€5020,500 Ft
Pastry / cake
€2.51,025 Ft
Transport
Single metro ticket
€1.2492 Ft
24-hour pass
€5.52,255 Ft
10-pack tickets
€9.53,895 Ft
Airport bus (100E)
€31,230 Ft
Taxi (5km)
€83,280 Ft
Taxi to airport
€2811,480 Ft
Activities & Attractions
Szechenyi Bath (weekday)
€3213,120 Ft
Gellert Bath
€2711,070 Ft
Museum entry (avg)
€104,100 Ft
Parliament tour
€187,380 Ft
River cruise (daytime)
€124,920 Ft
River cruise (evening)
€229,020 Ft
Currency Tips for Budapest
- Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF/Ft), not the Euro. Some tourist spots accept Euros but at terrible rates.
- Cards are widely accepted in restaurants, shops, and attractions. Smaller markets and some ruin bars may be cash-only.
- ATMs are everywhere. Use your bank's ATM partner network to avoid fees. Avoid exchange offices near tourist areas.
- Always pay in Forints, never Euros. If a card terminal asks "pay in your home currency?", select No (this is dynamic currency conversion with bad rates).
- Tipping: 10% at restaurants is standard. Round up for taxis. No need to tip at baths.