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Marcali
Spend a half‑day at the City Spa and Leisure Center; add a night if you want budget lodging or the thermal water park.
Marcali is a small town on the southern edge of Lake Balaton, best known for its year‑round City Spa and Leisure Center. The spa can be visited in a few hours; a night’s stay is useful for budget hotels or to enjoy the water‑park after peak hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited outdoor activities)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Marcali107 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marcali, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetyMarcali is a low‑risk town; usual precautions apply: keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and follow local traffic rules.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (M7 motorway to Marcali, about 2 h drive).
- Getting aroundPrivate car or Kapos Volan bus (lines 71 north, 68 south).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Hotel Kek Hold bar)250–400 HUF (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice (Marcello Pizzéria)800–1200 HUF (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (Kapos Volan)check800–1200 HUF (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedPannónia Panzió single room, a night, per personFt 2,300
- Mid-range bedHotel Kek Hold double room, a night, per roomFt 8,000
- High-end bedHotel Kek Hold double room, a night, per roomFt 10,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 2,500 · Mid Ft 3,500 · High Ft 5,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (M7 motorway to Marcali, about 2 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marcali: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Private car or Kapos Volan bus (lines 71 north, 68 south). Free shuttle between town centre and Tesco; driver may refuse if not heading to the store.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kaposvár
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Kapos Volan bus north, about 30 min
Larger town with shopping and historic sites.
Balatonmáriafürdő (railway station & ferry)
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Bus south, about 20 min
Nearest train station and Lake Balaton ferry.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Canada
Three‑star, splurge option; central location
Hotel Kek Hold
Two‑star, ~7 000 HUF per person per night; coffee bar with Wi‑Fi
Pannónia Panzió (guesthouse)
3300 HUF summer, 2300 HUF off‑season; city centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 2 500 HUF (≈ US$2) excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 3 500 HUF (≈ US$2) excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 5 500 HUF (≈ US$2) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Kek Hold double room1 × 1 night × Ft 8,000 | Ft 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Ft 3,500 | Ft 3,500 |
| City Spa adult day ticket1 × Ft 1,400 · 2026 estimate, check for discounts | Ft 1,400 |
| Kapos Volan bus day pass1 × Ft 1,200 · check | Ft 1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 1,410 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 15,510 per person per day, bed included | Ft 15,510≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ice cream (Mester Cukrászda) | 300–500 HUF (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pizza slice (Marcello Pizzéria) | 800–1200 HUF (≈ US$3–4) |
| Coffee (Hotel Kek Hold bar) | 250–400 HUF (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus ride (Kapos Volan)check | 800–1200 HUF (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service discontinued since 2009; rely on bus or car.
- Shuttle may not board passengers not going to Tesco.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
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Emergency
- Police107
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
Embassy
US consulate in Budapest; other embassies in Budapest.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Budapest → Marcali by bus: ≈ 1 200 HUF (≈ under US$1), 2 h (check schedule)
- Kapos Volan city bus: ≈ 800 HUF per ride
Say or show
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry (elnézést)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (köszönöm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (mennyibe kerül?)
- Hol van a buszmegálló? — Where is the bus stop? (hol van a buszmegálló?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marcali. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited outdoor activities) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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