Eastern Europe · 1 city covered
We track one city in Hungary. Its mid-range shoulder-season day comes to $194, which is 30% below the median across all 68 cities in the index.
Budapest is the anchor — thermal baths under a city of pale, gilded stone. Accommodation is 51% of the mid-range day there, so where you sleep decides most of the budget.
Season coefficients are calibrated per city, not shared. Across Hungary the peak-to-low swing runs 68%–68%, widest in Budapest (68%, northern-hemisphere summer peak pattern: low Jan–Feb, Nov at ×0.80, peak Jun–Sep at ×1.34). European school holidays concentrate demand into July–August; January–February hotel rates collapse with no compensating events.
Mid-range, shoulder season, same five line items. Difference is relative to Hungary ($194/day).
| Country | Mid · shoulder | vs Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $171/day | -12% |
| Poland | $194/day | — |
| Czech Republic | $236/day | +22% |
On average, a mid-range traveller spends $194 per day in Hungary during shoulder season. Budget travellers can get by on around $67/day, while a luxury trip averages $724/day.
The most affordable destination in Hungary is Budapest, where a budget trip costs about $67 per day in low season.
At the top end, Budapest reaches around $724 per day during peak season.
The best windows vary by city, but many destinations in Hungary are ideal during Apr–Oct or shoulder season for a balance of weather and price.