hi
I will be visiting Budapest in Sept and was wondering about the taxi service from airport to city. I dont want to use a bus or public transportation as will be with older travelers and want a taxis
which taxis are best to take? do they take credit cards?
Thank you
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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The taxis in Budapest are a pleasing experience.
From the airport there is only one practical choice as FoTaxi has the concession. FoTaxi is a good company so that’s not a bad thing. You will pick up your luggage and walk out through the arrivals hall (small), normally this is where I say stop and buy your transportation pass, but it sounds like you are over 65 so you don’t need one. Its free.
Anyway, through the arrivals hall and out the door to the sidewalk. Look left and you will see the FoTaxi kiosk. Go to the window and tell them where you want to go. If its a hotel, the name is fine. If you rented an apartment, it might be good to present a piece of paper with the address written on it (Hungarian is a tricky language to pronounce). https://www.bud.hu/en/passengers/transport/airport_transfer_and_other_services/taxi
They in turn will give you a receipt with the estimated cost of the ride and the taxi number. You walk about 30 feet to the curb and wait for your taxi to pull up. Then off you go and about $35 and 35 minutes later you are at your hotel. Safe, professional and generally very well done. They take Hungarian Forints and Credit Cards. Yes, they will take Euros too, but you wont like the exchange rate.
When in town use public transportation. Its fun. You just gotta try one and then you get hooked. If you do call a taxi, know it will take longer than the public transportation, but you may still find a reason and if you do I like a company called City Taxi. Google them, download their phone app and they are easy to use. https://citytaxi.hu/