Are taxis expensive in Budapest?

The taxis in Budapest are cheaper than in the Western-European countries. Taxis are operating with fixed price tables.

Since 1 August 2026 the base fare is 1,300 HUF (about €3.60), a one-kilometer (around 0.6 mile) drive costs 521 HUF (about €1.45), and the waiting and slow-traffic fare is 130 HUF per minute (about €0.35). Trips to or from the airport carry an extra 800 HUF airport fee.