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Hévíz
Go for 2 nights if you want to bathe in the thermal lake; skip if you want nightlife or a beach — it is a quiet spa town of 4,700.
Hévíz is a small spa town 8 km from Keszthely, built around Lake Hévíz — the world's second-largest thermal lake and the largest that is biologically active. The water comes up at about 40°C and never drops below 24°C, so you can swim outdoors in January. Two nights covers the lake, Egregy and a Keszthely half-day; most people come for a cure, not for sightseeing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many restaurants closed)
- Airports
- BUD · ZAG · GRZ
- Nights
- 2
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- 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 Hévíz112 ▾
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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 Hévíz, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU-wide) · 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.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt (About 2.5–3 h by road; direct buses from Budapest-Népliget take about 2.5 h).
- Getting aroundThere is no local public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 500–900
- Sit-down mealMain course, mid-range restaurantFt 2,000–2,700
- BeerDraught beer, 0.5 lFt 700–1,100
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townFt 1,500–2,500
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per roomFt 25,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 22,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 12,000 · Mid Ft 20,000 · High Ft 35,000
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
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt (About 2.5–3 h by road; direct buses from Budapest-Népliget take about 2.5 h) · ZAG Zagreb (About 2.5 h by road; check car-hire one-way fees) · GRZ Graz (About 3 h by road)
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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
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
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, 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
Hévíz: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°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. Everything in town is walkable — lake to bus station is about 15 minutes. HeBi public bike rental covers the longer runs to Egregy and Keszthely; regional Volánbusz services link to Keszthely and other Balaton towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Keszthely
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Volánbusz from Hévíz bus station, about 15 min, or 8 km (5 mi) by bikeVolánbusz from Hévíz bus station, about 15 min, or 5 mi (8 km) by bike
Festetics Palace and the Balaton shore; half a day is enough.
Zalavár historical memorial park
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or car towards Keszthely, then local road
Free archaeological site; open late March to late October, Tue–Sun.
Zalakaros
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via Keszthely
Another spa town; only worth it if you want a second thermal bath.
Balatonfüred
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus or train via Keszthely
North-shore resort; better as an overnight than a return day trip.
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.
Around the lake and Dr. Schulhof sétány
Steps from the spa entrance; quietest and priciest, best if the lake is the whole point of the trip.
Town centre (Rákóczi utca and Nagyparkoló tér)
Shops, market, bus station and most restaurants within a 10-minute walk; the practical default.
Egregy
Village feel 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) north; wine cellars and the old church, but you need a bike or taxi for the lake.Village feel 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) north; wine cellars and the old church, but you need a bike or taxi for the lake.
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 12,000–18,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 18,000–28,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 28,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × Ft 22,000 | Ft 44,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Ft 20,000 | Ft 80,000 |
| Hévízgyógyfürdő daily ticket2 × Ft 5,200 · check | Ft 10,400 |
| Hévízgyógyfürdő 3-hour ticket2 × Ft 3,000 · check | Ft 6,000 |
| Bus Keszthely → Hévíz, one way2 × Ft 300 · check | Ft 500 |
| 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 14,600 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 40,100 per person per day, bed included | Ft 160,500≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in forint; travel to Hévíz excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 500–900 |
| Lángos | Ft 650–1,200 |
| Main course, mid-range restaurant | Ft 2,000–2,700 |
| Lunch menu (héti menü) | Ft 990–1,400 |
| Draught beer, 0.5 l | Ft 700–1,100 |
| Spa daily ticket | Ft 5,200 |
| Taxi within town | Ft 1,500–2,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The lake is the only reason to come: if you do not plan to bathe, two nights is too many.
- Spa tickets are timed (3-hour, 4-hour, daily) and prices change by season — check the official site before you go.
- Many restaurants and the Egregy wine houses close from November to March; check opening dates outside summer.
- No local buses: without a bike or taxi, Egregy and the Roman ruins are a long walk.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU-wide)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Ambulance104
- Police107
- Fire105
Embassy
No embassies in Hévíz; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian and Irish embassies are in Budapest. Nearest consulates: none in town — check Budapest.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hévíz → Keszthely, bus: about Ft 250, 15 min
- Budapest-Népliget → Hévíz, direct bus: about Ft 3,705, 2.5 h
- Budapest → Hévíz via Keszthely, train plus bus: about Ft 3,380, 3 h
Say or show
- Jó napot — Good day (yoh NAH-pot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (KUR-sur-nurm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (MEN-nyee-beh KEH-rool)
- A számlát, kérem — The bill, please (aw SAM-lat KEH-rem)
- Hol van a fürdő bejárata? — Where is the spa entrance? (hol van aw FUR-dur BEH-yah-rah-taw)
- Lehet kártyával fizetni? — Can I pay by card? (LEH-het KAR-tyah-val FEE-zet-nee)
Tourinform Hévíz, Rákóczi utca 2, is the local information office; hours vary by season — check.
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 Hévíz. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many restaurants closed) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Spa ticket and opening-hours page with seasonal price bands verified against the official site.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the lake and spa, the town centre, Egregy, and the Roman ruins.
- Eat pages with last orders and closed-season dates for the Egregy wine houses.
- Arrival fixtures for BUD, ZAG and GRZ so gates A–D can go green.