Major city · Hungary
Dég
Half a day for the Festetics Castle and park, then move on: Dég is a stop on a Fejér County road trip, not a base.
Dég is a village of 2,200 people in southwestern Fejér County, 42 km from Székesfehérvár and 35 km from Siófok. Its single major sight is the Festetics Castle, a neoclassical mansion by Mihály Pollack (architect of the Hungarian National Museum) set in an English park. Most travellers use it as a 2–3 hour stop between Lake Balaton and Székesfehérvár.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (castle hours may be reduced)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 0
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 Dég107 ▾
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 Dég, 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; standard rural precautions apply.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 105 fire · 104 ambulance (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 (About 1.5 h by car or bus via Székesfehérvár).
- Getting aroundWalkable on foot: the castle, church and cellars are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other.Walkable on foot: the castle, church and cellars are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféFt 400–600
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entrycheckFt 1,500–2,500
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 12,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 5,000 · Mid Ft 10,000 · High Ft 15,000
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 International (About 1.5 h by car or bus via Székesfehérvár)
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
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
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
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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–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 May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dég: 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)
7 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 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)
8 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
Walkable on foot: the castle, church and cellars are within 1 km of each other. Buses from Székesfehérvár stop at the main road 64.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus from Dég, about 50 min
Combine Dég with Székesfehérvár for a full day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Székesfehérvár, about 1 h 15 min
Brunszvik Castle and Beethoven museum; best as a separate trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Székesfehérvár, about 1.5 h
Industrial city; not worth the detour from Dég.
Előszállás
skipDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus, about 30 min
Small village with a church; only if you have time to kill.
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.
Dég centre
A handful of guesthouses and a wine-cellar accommodation; book ahead.
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 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 8,000–15,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 10,000 | Ft 20,000 |
| Bus Székesfehérvár–Dég return2 × Ft 2,400 · check | Ft 4,800 |
| Castle entry2 × Ft 2,000 · check | Ft 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 4,680 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 25,740 per person per day, bed included | Ft 51,480≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in forint; transport from Székesfehérvár excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus Székesfehérvár → Dégcheck | Ft 1,200 |
| Castle entrycheck | Ft 1,500–2,500 |
| Coffee at a local café | Ft 400–600 |
| Lunch (soup + main) | Ft 2,500–4,000 |
| Glass of local wine | Ft 500–800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00; closed Monday.Castle hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Monday.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash.
- Last bus back to Székesfehérvár departs around 18:00 — check the current timetable.Last bus back to Székesfehérvár departs around 6:00 PM — check the current timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
- Ambulance
- 104
- EU emergency
- 112
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Fire105
- Ambulance104
- EU emergency112
Embassy
Nearest consulates in Budapest.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Székesfehérvár → Dég: about Ft 1,200, about 50 min (check)
- Taxi Székesfehérvár → Dég: Ft 8,000–12,000, about 35 min
Say or show
- Szervusz — Hello (ser-voos)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kur-sør-nøm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much? (meny-ee-beh ke-rool)
- Hol van a kastély? — Where is the castle? (hol von a kash-tay)
- Viszontlátásra — Goodbye (vee-sont-lah-tahsh-ro)
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 Dég. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (castle hours may be reduced) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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