Top Airport Transfers in Budapest (2026)

Checked 22 companies reviewed4 listedfrom €27

We compared pre-booked private transfers from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to the city centre. Each company is scored on its published prices, Google rating and reviews, service extras, fleet and booking transparency, all checked on its own website. Only companies that clear our quality bar are listed.

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Budapest airport transfers at a glance

Ranked by score, top three highlighted. Sort by score, price or Google rating.

Sample price: one way, BUD → Deák Ferenc tér, standard car, in euros at the ECB rate of 12 Oct 2026.— means not verified on the company’s own site.

FleetMeet & greetChild seatsPaymentFree cancel.Website
11Airport Transfer Budapest75.1/100€39Estate car4.7361 reviewsCar, Van No YesCash, Card YesVisit
22Viki Sped Transfer69.1/100€27Car5.0105 reviewsCar, Van——Cash—Visit
33Budapest Airport Transfer (budapestairporttransfer.org)66.4/100€40Car5.01 reviewsCar, Van, Coach Yes—Cash, Card, Online—Visit
44Mary Carry Transfer & Guide62.4/100€507-seat MPV5.051 reviewsVan——Card YesVisit

The 4 best airport transfers in Budapest

Scored out of 100 with our published methodology. Only companies scoring 50 or more are listed.

  1. Airport Transfer Budapest

    Best for: Travellers who want a low fixed price and child seats

    75.1out of 100

    Airport Transfer Budapest charges a fixed €39 per car for up to four passengers to the city centre, provides child seats on request and allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Pickups are arranged by phone rather than with a name sign.

    Sample price
    €39Estate car, 1–4 passengers
    Google rating
    4.7 ★361 reviews
    Fleet
    Car, Van
    Cancellation
    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, by email.

    Pros

    • Fixed €39 for 1–4 passengers to the city centre
    • 4.7★ from 361 Google reviews
    • Child seats and boosters on request
    • Free cancellation up to 24 hours

    Cons

    • No name-sign meeting; pickup arranged by WhatsApp/SMS
    • Strict booking rules: payment method and currency cannot be changed later

    Score breakdown

    • Price20.3 / 25
    • Google rating16.0 / 20
    • Review volume12.8 / 15
    • Service extras10.0 / 15
    • Transparency12.0 / 15
    • Fleet range4.0 / 10

    airporttransferbudapest.com · prices and terms checked on the company’s own site

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  2. Viki Sped Transfer

    Best for: Budget travellers who pay cash

    69.1out of 100

    Viki Sped Transfer publishes a fixed price for every Budapest district, €27 for a car to the city centre (District V), and is rated 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews. Payment is cash only.

    Sample price
    €27Car, up to 4 passengers
    Google rating
    5.0 ★105 reviews
    Fleet
    Car, Van
    Cancellation
    —

    Pros

    • Lowest published price we found: €27 to District V
    • Fixed price list for every Budapest district
    • 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Minibuses for up to 8 passengers

    Cons

    • Cash only
    • Night surcharge of €2.74 (22:00–05:00)
    • Website mainly in Hungarian; no published cancellation terms

    Score breakdown

    • Price25.0 / 25
    • Google rating20.0 / 20
    • Review volume10.1 / 15
    • Service extras0.0 / 15
    • Transparency10.0 / 15
    • Fleet range4.0 / 10

    Not verified, scored 0: meet and greet, child seats, free cancellation, cancellation policy.

    reptertransfer.hu · prices and terms checked on the company’s own site

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  3. Budapest Airport Transfer (budapestairporttransfer.org)

    Best for: Travellers who want meet & greet at a low fixed price

    66.4out of 100

    budapestairporttransfer.org publishes a fixed €40 per car for up to four passengers, with meet & greet at the arrivals exit and flight tracking. It has only one Google review so far.

    Sample price
    €40Car, 1–4 passengers
    Google rating
    5.0 ★1 reviews
    Fleet
    Car, Van, Coach
    Cancellation
    —

    Pros

    • Fixed €40 for 1–4 passengers
    • Meet & greet at the arrivals exit with flight tracking
    • Pay cash, by card or prepay online
    • Vehicles up to 50-seat coaches

    Cons

    • Only one Google review
    • Child seats and cancellation terms not stated

    Score breakdown

    • Price19.9 / 25
    • Google rating20.0 / 20
    • Review volume1.5 / 15
    • Service extras7.0 / 15
    • Transparency12.0 / 15
    • Fleet range6.0 / 10

    Not verified, scored 0: child seats, free cancellation, cancellation policy.

    budapestairporttransfer.org · prices and terms checked on the company’s own site

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  4. Mary Carry Transfer & Guide

    Best for: Travellers who want a personal driver-guide

    62.4out of 100

    Mary Carry is an owner-driver and licensed tour guide charging a fixed €50 per vehicle from the airport to the city in a 7-seat MPV, with up to 60 minutes free waiting. Airport transfers run between 08:00 and 22:00.

    Sample price
    €507-seat MPV (the only vehicle)
    Google rating
    5.0 ★51 reviews
    Fleet
    Van
    Cancellation
    Free more than 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours the full transfer price may be invoiced.

    Pros

    • Fixed €50 per vehicle to the city
    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    • Licensed tour guide: can combine a transfer with sightseeing
    • Up to 60 minutes free waiting after landing

    Cons

    • Airport transfers only between 08:00 and 22:00
    • One driver and one vehicle
    • Bookings are requests, not instant

    Score breakdown

    • Price15.8 / 25
    • Google rating20.0 / 20
    • Review volume8.6 / 15
    • Service extras4.0 / 15
    • Transparency12.0 / 15
    • Fleet range2.0 / 10

    Not verified, scored 0: meet and greet, child seats.

    marycarry.com · prices and terms checked on the company’s own site

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Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest

Your options from the arrivals hall, with prices and journey times from official sources where available.

Terminals
Terminal 2A and Terminal 2Bsource
Distance to centre
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Official website
bud.hu

Pre-booked private transfer

A driver collects you at arrivals and takes you door to door for a price fixed in advance. Compare the companies above.

Typical price
from €27 for a car; see the comparison abovesource
Journey time
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Official airport taxi (Főtaxi)

Book at the Főtaxi stands at the entrances of Terminals 2A and 2B; taxis wait at the ranks in front. A fare calculation for your exact address is prepared before the trip, and all cars take cards.

Typical price
Regulated fare: €5.75 base + €1.42/km + €0.36/minutesource
Journey time
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Airport Express bus 100E

Direct bus from the terminals to Kálvin tér and Deák Ferenc tér, running around the clock (every 6–10 minutes by day, every 30–40 minutes at night). Normal BKK tickets are not valid; buy the 100E ticket.

Typical price
€6.85 (100E single ticket)source
Journey time
approx. 40 minutes to the city centresource

Tips

  • You can buy and validate a 100E ticket on board with a contactless bank card.source
  • Holders of a valid Budapest, Pest County or Hungary pass can buy a €2.74 add-on ticket for the 100E instead of the €6.85 single ticket.source
  • Book the official taxi at the Főtaxi stands at the Terminal 2A and 2B entrances rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.source

Questions travellers ask about Budapest airport transfers

How much is a private transfer from Budapest Airport to the city centre?

Published fixed prices for a car to the centre ranged from €27 (Viki Sped Transfer, District V) to €50 (Mary Carry) when we checked in October 2026.

Who is the official taxi at Budapest Airport?

Főtaxi. Book at the stands at the entrances of Terminals 2A and 2B. The regulated airport fare is €5.75 base plus €1.42 per km and €0.36 per minute, and every car accepts cards.

What is the cheapest way from Budapest Airport to the centre?

The 100E Airport Express bus to Deák Ferenc tér. A single ticket costs €6.85 and the trip takes about 40 minutes.

Can I use a normal Budapest public transport ticket on the 100E?

No. The 100E needs its own airport shuttle ticket (€6.85). Holders of a valid Budapest, Pest County or Hungary pass can buy a €2.74 add-on ticket instead.

Featured placement does not affect the ranked list. Every company is scored with the same published methodology.

Prices and details last checked 13 Oct 2026. Spotted something outdated? Tell us on WhatsApp.