Budapest, Hungary travel guide
The largest of Hungary's five international airports, Budapest Ferihegy International Airport, BUD, is located just 16 km southeast of the centre of Budapest. Its international connections include Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
A recent renovation in 2007 earned Ferihegy Airport Europe's most prestigious heritage preservation prize, the Europa Nostra award. The joint award of the European Commission and of the Europa Nostra was awarded for the renovation of the protected monument spaces, the central hall, the gallery, and the furniture at T1.
This award winning airport also houses an open-air aircraft museum in their Terminal 2. After a visit to their museum you can set out for the sights of the city in Budapest Airport car hire.
- Local time in Budapest, Hungary:
- GMT+1
- Population of Budapest, Hungary:
- 1,712,210
Tourist attractions at Budapest, Hungary
Hungarian Parliament Building
The neo-Gothic Parliament building is a stunning example of mastery in architecture. Inside you will find treasures such as the Hungarian Crown Jewels.
It can be visited by land from your car hire Budapest Airport, or from the water, where an amphibious sightseeing bus provides excellent views of its exterior.
Mátyás Prince Restaurants
If you want to experience the culture of Budapest make sure to stop your Budapest, Hungary car hire in for some traditional Hungarian cuisine and café life. Although your options around town will include many recognizable favorites and fast food, you can get the real deal at an authentic and world famous Hungarian eatery in one of the Mátyás Prince Restaurants.
Matthias Church
A true jewel of Budapest, the Seven-Hundred year-old Matthias church and its surroundings should definitely be on your list of things to see. Next to the church is an equestrian statue of the first king of Hungary, King Saint Stephen.
Just behind that is the Fisherman's Bastion, which opens out to a panoramic view of the whole city, a great place to plot your course by car hire in Budapest Hungary.
Recommended daytrips from Budapest, Hungary
The Former Royal Palace
This building has seen a devastating series of battles and wars ever since the thirteenth century. The Palace is known as one of the symbols of Hungary, and today it houses two impressive museums, as well as the National Széchenyi Library.
Castle Hill
The historic Castle Hill, the River Danube embankments and the whole of Andrássy út have been officially recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are three churches in the Castle District, six museums, and a whole days worth of interesting buildings.
Traverse this historic area by cheap car hire Budapest, Hungary, and save on the best view of its significant streets and squares.
Statue Park
Maybe you didn't come to Budapest to get these kind of kicks, but located just outside the city is theme park, with a very different theme indeed. In between the thrills and excitement you can contemplate several striking statues of the Communist era, interesting to say the least!
Hotels at Budapest, Hungary
Margitsziget Hotel
1138 Budapest
Magyarország
Tel: +36-1-889-4700
Fax: +36-1-889-4988
Hotel Normafa
1121 Budapest,
Eötvös út 52-54.
Fax: 0036 1 395 6504
Tel: 0036 1 395 6505
Local conditions for Budapest, Hungary
Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:00 +0200
Thursday at 12:00 CEST:
white cloud. 24°C (75°F)
Temperature: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Relative Humidity: 51%, Pressure: 1014mb, rising, Visibility: VG
Weather forecast for Budapest, Hungary
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Thursday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 26°C (79°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 26°C (79°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 58%, Sunrise: 04:55CEST, Sunset: 20:24CEST
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Friday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 35%, Sunrise: 04:54CEST, Sunset: 20:25CEST
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Saturday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 29%, Sunrise: 04:53CEST, Sunset: 20:26CEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Budapest Ferihegy Airport
- Airport code:
- BUD
- Phone number:
- +36(0)1 296 7000
- Fax number:
- +36(0)1 296 6000
- Address:
- Budapest Ferihegy Airport H 1675 Budapest Pf 53 Hungary
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Budapest:
- Budapest city || 10 Miles / 16 km / 28 minutes by rental car from Downtown Budapest
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Budapest Ferihegy Airport you can find counters for main car hire companies in terminals 2A and 2B, at Budapest Ferihegy Airport. These car rental companies include:
- Sixt
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- National Alamo
- Hertz
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Airlines providing airport services to Budapest, Hungary
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroflot
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air France
- Air Malta
- Alitalia
- Austrian
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- Carpatair
- Czech Airlines
- Delta
- EasyJet
- Egyptair
- El AL Israel
- Finnair
- Germanwings
- Hainan Airlines
- Jet2.com
- LOT POLISH AIRLINES
- Lufthansa
- Malev Airlines
- Moldavian Airlines
- Norwegian Airlines
- Ryanair
- Swiss Airlines
- TAP Portugal
- TAROM
- Turkish Airlines
- Vueling
- Wizz Air Hungary
