Major city · Hungary
Letenye
Skip as a base unless you are crossing the M7/M70 border to Croatia or Slovenia: one night, or a 2-hour stop for the thermal bath.
Letenye is a small border town in Zala County, first recorded in 1341 and a town since 1989, with about 4,200 people. It sits where the M7 motorway meets the M70 towards Slovenia and the Croatian border, so almost everyone here is passing through. The town itself gives you a thermal bath, a Baroque mansion used as a community centre, a parish church and a handful of cheap kitchens. The real draw is the surrounding villages: Becsehely, Bázakerettye, Kistolmács and the forest railway towards Lenti. Plan one night, or two if you want the baths and the narrow-gauge train.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep (baths and forest railway open); Apr and Oct for quiet walking
- avoid Nov–Mar (baths and forest railway closed, few services)
- Airports
- ZAG · BUD · GRZ
- Nights
- 1
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.
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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 Letenye112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Letenye, 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
- SafetyLetenye is a quiet, low-crime town; the real risks are driving on the M7 after a long day, unlit village roads at night and summer heat at the baths.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 104 ambulance · 107 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (About 2 h by car via the M7/A4; the usual airport for this corner of Hungary.
- Getting aroundThere is no local public transport and no taxi service in Letenye.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a pastry at a confectioneryFt 400–900
- Sit-down mealMain course, traditional restaurantFt 1,700–2,400
- BeerDraught beer in a pubFt 600–900
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekFt 2,000–4,000
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personFt 2,600
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 10,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 18,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 9,000 · Mid Ft 15,000 · High Ft 25,000
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
- ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (About 2 h by car via the M7/A4; the usual airport for this corner of Hungary. Check current schedules.) · BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt (About 2 h 30 min by car on the M7; rail and bus connections run via Nagykanizsa.) · GRZ Graz (About 2 h 30 min by car via Slovenia. Check current schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Letenye: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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
There is no local public transport and no taxi service in Letenye. Volánbusz regional buses link the town with Nagykanizsa and the villages, but services are thin on weekends. A car is the practical way to reach the baths, the forest railway and the surrounding churches; the M7 and M70 are on the doorstep. The town centre is walkable in about 15 minutes end to end.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bázakerettye Thermal Bath
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Volánbusz or car about 7 km (4.3 mi) northVolánbusz or car about 4.3 mi (7 km) north
Open Jun 1–Aug 31; cheaper after 17:00. Check the season before you go.Open Jun 1–Aug 31; cheaper after 5:00 PM. Check the season before you go.
Lake Kistolmács and the Csömödér forest railway
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Car or bus to Kistolmács, about 8 km (5 mi) northCar or bus to Kistolmács, about 5 mi (8 km) north
Narrow-gauge trains run late April to late September, Monday to Saturday; tickets by distance.
Nagykanizsa
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Volánbusz regional bus
The nearest railhead and the practical link to Budapest; buses are frequent.
Lenti
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or car north
Thermal bath and the other end of the forest railway.
Zagreb
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Car via the M7 and A4
Border checks can slow the crossing; not a comfortable return day trip by bus.
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.
Letenye centre (Szabadság tér and Rákóczi utca)
Guesthouses, restaurants and the bus station within a 10-minute walk; best if you arrive by bus.
Bázakerettye
About 7 km (4.3 mi) north; the densest cluster of guesthouses and hostels, plus its own thermal bath.About 4.3 mi (7 km) north; the densest cluster of guesthouses and hostels, plus its own thermal bath.
Kistolmács and Lispeszentadorján
Village guesthouses near Lake Kistolmács and the forest railway; car or bike needed.
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
- Ft 9,000–14,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 14,000–22,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 22,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 10,000 | Ft 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 15,000 | Ft 30,000 |
| Volánbusz Nagykanizsa → Letenye, one way2 × Ft 470 · check | Ft 930 |
| Letenye Thermal Bath, adult day ticket2 × Ft 1,300 · check | Ft 2,600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 2,500 | Ft 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 4,850 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 26,690 per person per day, bed included | Ft 53,380≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in forint; fuel and motorway tolls excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a pastry at a confectionery | Ft 400–900 |
| Hamburger at a fast-food bar | Ft 500–1,050 |
| Pizza in a pizzeria | Ft 1,400–1,790 |
| Lunch menu (héti menü) at a restaurant | Ft 980–1,150 |
| Main course, traditional restaurant | Ft 1,700–2,400 |
| Draught beer in a pub | Ft 600–900 |
| Thermal bath day ticket, adult | Ft 1,300–1,600 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Ft 2,000–4,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No local bus or taxi in town: plan around Volánbusz timetables or drive.
- The thermal bath and the forest railway only run in the warm months; outside that window there is little to do.
- Some guesthouses and the folk exhibition take bookings or visits by appointment only: call ahead.
- Border queues on the M7/M70 can add time in summer; carry your passport or ID card.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
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My bed tonight
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Ambulance104
- Police107
- Fire105
Embassy
No embassies in Letenye; Budapest has the embassies, and Pécs and Győr have some consulates. Check your own country's list before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Volánbusz Nagykanizsa → Letenye: about Ft 465, about 45 min (check)
- Volánbusz Budapest → Letenye (change in Nagykanizsa): about Ft 4,405, about 4 h (check)
- Train Budapest-Déli → Nagykanizsa, then bus: about Ft 5,020 total, about 4.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Jó napot — Good day (yoh nah-pot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kur-sur-num)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (men-yee-beh keh-rool)
- Tudok kártyával fizetni? — Can I pay by card? (too-dok kar-tyaa-val fee-zet-nee)
- Hol van a buszmegálló? — Where is the bus station? (hol van a boos-meg-aa-loh)
- A számlát, kérem — The bill, please (a saam-laat keh-rem)
Postal code H-8868, telephone area code 93. Letenye Post Office is on Szabadság tér; hours are limited, so check before you rely on it.
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 Letenye. 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: May–Sep (baths and forest railway open); Apr and Oct for quiet walking · avoid Nov–Mar (baths and forest railway closed, few services) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ZAG, BUD and GRZ: last bus and train departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Szabadság tér, Rákóczi utca, the thermal bath and the mansion park.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (thermal bath, forest railway, Budafa arboretum, the Becsehely churches) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.