Taxi

 

The center of Budapest is about 30-40 minutes taxi ride from the Ferihegy Airport depending on traffic and your destination. On arrival at the airport you can get into a taxi waiting outside the terminal. The major one is “Főtaxi”.

It should not be more than about 5200 Ft - 5400 Ft (Forint) - about 25-30 dollars - going into the city center.
(Leaving from the city center and going to the airport the rate is usually a bit cheaper - about 4200 Ft - about 21 dollars.)

Reliable taxi companies from the airport to the city
Főtaxi: 36-1-222-2-222 - they are standing right outside the terminal.
Budapest Taxi: +36-1-4-333-333

Reliable and recommended taxi companies to use within the city
Mini Mobil: +36-1-333-2222
Taxi Plus:(+361) 8-888-000  (+361) 7-888-000
Főtaxi: 36-1-222-2-222

Useful tips when taking a taxi

- Do not engage the services of taxi drivers waiting at the airport in the Arrivals hall, they offer fares at a considerably higher rate than the maximum permissible tariff. Rather grab the taxis outside the terminal.

- Taxis are generally cheaper if you call in advance (operators usually speak English) and they normally arrive within 5 minutes. However, rates will still be reasonable if you just catch them at the street.
- Taxi drivers will expect a tip from you at the end of the journey, generally 10% of the rate.

Taxi rates within the city vary from about 1500 Ft (Forint) to 2500 Ft (about 7-14 dollars), depending on the distance. Make sure the meter is on, never go without the meter being on.