Travelling To Budapest

[postman44]

i am travelling to budapest on 18 july for 11 days.how much money(florints ) should i take with me to spend.

many thanks for any help

[DTCwordfan]

Use your Visa or Mastercard for most transactions....ATMs do not penalise you that heavily for withdrawing cash. I would have thought 250 equivalent in notes for casual cash and check if your hotel has a safe in the room.

[bhg481]

Bear in mind that if you're a pensioner public transport is free in the city - buses, trams, underground, the lot. No ID to buy, in two visits were stopped once (by a very friendly man) who was quite happy once he'd seen our passport or driving licence (I can't remember which).

[jno]

depends if you want to pay for meals or accommodation with cash. I'd do as DTC suggests and pay with a credit card wherever possible. (There are a couple available that do not charge commission on paying for things abroad.) Then figure out what small things you're likely to buy - lunch maybe, small souvenirs, the occasional beer?