Budapest · BUD Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) sits 16 km southeast of the city centre. Four legitimate taxi options cover the journey — from walk-up licensed ranks to pre-booked private transfers.
Pre-booked private transfers with meet-and-greet at arrivals, name sign, flight monitoring, and English-speaking drivers. Best for groups, late arrivals, onward transfers to Lake Balaton or Vienna, and travellers who want a fixed all-in price.
Főtaxi is the only licensed taxi company at Budapest Airport. Look for the yellow rank immediately outside arrivals. Fares into the city centre are regulated.
Bolt operates from the dedicated ride-hailing area at BUD airport (follow signs from arrivals). App-based, cashless, with upfront fares.
Uber operates in Budapest through a Főtaxi partnership — same app, licensed Hungarian drivers, metered fares. Pickup from the ride-hailing zone.
Established Budapest dispatch company with phone and app booking. Dispatches to the airport with advance notice — traditional metered fares.
Exit arrivals and head to the yellow Főtaxi rank. A dispatcher hands you a voucher with the fare estimate. Takes 3–5 minutes during the day, longer late at night.
Open the app once you land, follow airport signs to the designated ride-hailing pickup zone. Wait time varies — usually 5–15 minutes.
Book online ahead of time with your flight number. The driver waits in arrivals with a name sign and tracks delays automatically.
Bus 100E runs direct to Deák Ferenc tér for a few hundred forints — cheapest option but no luggage help and not 24/7.
Regulated Főtaxi fares are typically around 9,000–11,000 HUF (~€23–28) depending on destination. Bolt and Uber show upfront prices in the app. Pickup Hungary offers fixed-rate pre-booking.
Only use the Főtaxi rank, a pre-booked transfer, or a licensed ride-hailing app. Ignore anyone approaching you inside the terminal offering a ride.
Yes with all four options. Főtaxi accepts card and cash; Bolt and Uber are app-only; Pickup Hungary accepts card, cash, or corporate invoice.
Pre-booked transfers (Pickup Hungary) are the safest bet — you can request child seats in advance and the driver meets you inside arrivals.