Major city · Hungary
Érd
Skip Érd as a base: it is a Budapest suburb 16–25 min by train. Go only for the minaret and museums, half a day, or sleep here if Budapest prices bite.
Érd is Hungary's largest town without county rights by population in Pest County terms — about 63,000–67,000 people — sitting 18 km southwest of Budapest on the Danube's right bank. It is a commuter town with a genuine Ottoman minaret, two small museums and a riverside escarpment. Almost nobody needs a night here; the reason to come is a cheap, quiet bed within a 16-minute train ride of Budapest-Déli, or a half-day for the Ófalu old town.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), late Dec–Feb (short days, icy paths)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Érd112 ▾
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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 Érd, 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
- SafetyÉrd is a quiet commuter town and feels safe day and night; the real issues are unlit, uneven paths at the minaret and the escarpment…
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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.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 40–60 min by car to Érd; no direct rail link — bus or taxi to Kelenföld…
- Getting aroundVolánbusz local buses run the town; buy tickets at the bus station or from the driver (higher price).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 500–900
- BeerDraught beer / can at a shopFt 700–1,200Ft 350–500
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Geographical Museum)Ft 1,000 adult, Ft 500 senior or student
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personFt 6,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per roomFt 22,000
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per roomFt 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 13,000 · High Ft 22,000
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 40–60 min by car to Érd; no direct rail link — bus or taxi to Kelenföld, then suburban train or bus (check))
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
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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid*
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, 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 May (9 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Érd: next 7 days
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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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 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)
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
Volánbusz local buses run the town; buy tickets at the bus station or from the driver (higher price). Two train stations sit in the centre — Érd alsó (S30/Z30, 16 min from Budapest-Déli) and Érd felső (S40/S42, 25 min) — plus Érd, Érdliget and Tétényliget on the outskirts, so check which stop your address is near before boarding. Taxis are cheap for short hops; several local firms operate.
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 40–60 min
S30/Z30 from Érd alsó to Budapest-Déli, or regional bus from Kelenföld
The whole reason to sleep here: 16 min by train to Déli, then metro.
Százhalombatta
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Suburban train southwest along the same line, or local bus
Danube bank town with an Iron Age hillfort site; pairs well with Érd's escarpment.
Törökbálint
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Bus or car via the M7 side roads
Sights are spread out; only worth it with a car.
Budaörs
cautionDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Bus toward Budapest-Kelenföld, then local bus
Mostly a shopping and business stop; go for a specific errand.
Budakeszi
skipDoor to door: 1.5 h+
Train or bus to Budapest, then Buda hills bus
Too far for a day from Érd; do it from Buda instead.
Zsámbék
cautionDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Car via M1/M7, or train and bus combination
Romanesque church ruins; public transport is slow, a car makes it a half day.
Biatorbágy
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Train toward Budapest then bus, or car
Small town, few sights; combine with a Buda hills walk.
Gödöllő
skipDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Train via Budapest, change at Keleti or Örs vezér tere
Wrong side of Budapest for a day trip from Érd.
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.
Ófalu / centre (Érd alsó)
Around Budai út and Alsó utca: walk to the museums, minaret bus, train station and Stop Shop. Best for a car-free stay.
Érd felső / Diósdi út side
Quieter residential streets near the upper station; S40/S42 trains to Budapest-Déli in about 25 min.
Parkváros / Fundoklia side
Green, low-rise, near the Fundoklia Valley walk; you need a bus or car for everything.
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 8,000–13,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 13,000–22,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 22,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or small hotel1 × 1 night × Ft 22,000 | Ft 22,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 13,000 | Ft 26,000 |
| Suburban train, Érd alsó ↔ Budapest-Déli, return2 × Ft 740 · check | Ft 1,480 |
| Volánbusz local ticket bought in advance2 × Ft 190 · check | Ft 370 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 4,000 | Ft 8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 5,790 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 31,820 per person per day, bed included | Ft 63,640≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in forint; Budapest transport and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 500–900 |
| Lunch menu (napi menü) in a local kifőzde | Ft 1,200–1,500 |
| Hamburger or gyros | Ft 800–1,900 |
| Pizza | Ft 1,250–1,700 |
| Draught beer / can at a shop | Ft 700–1,200 / Ft 350–500 |
| Museum entry (Geographical Museum) | Ft 1,000 adult, Ft 500 senior or student |
| Érd Arena pool, three hours with sauna | Ft 1,300 adult, Ft 750 senior or student |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Two central stations, five in total: getting off at the wrong one adds a long walk or a bus ride.
- The minaret is visitable only by appointment, and the worn, unlit stairs are climbed at your own risk.
- Suburban trains run hourly on weekends on some lines — check the last return before an evening in Budapest.
- Museum hours shorten in Dec–Mar; several sights close on Mondays.
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 Érd: they are in Budapest. US, UK, Canadian and Australian missions are all in central Budapest (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Érd alsó → Budapest-Déli, suburban train: about Ft 370, 16 min (check)
- Érd felső → Budapest-Déli, suburban train: about Ft 370, 25 min (check)
- Budapest-Kelenföld → Érd, regional bus: Ft 370–465, 34–43 min (check)
- Volánbusz local ticket: Ft 185 in advance, Ft 225 from the driver (check)
Say or show
- Jó napot — Good day (yoh NAH-pot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (KUR-sur-nurm)
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry (EL-nay-zaysht)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (MEN-nyi-be KE-rule)
- Fizethetek kártyával? — Can I pay by card? (FEE-zet-he-tek KAR-tyaa-val)
- Hol van a vasútállomás? — Where is the train station? (hol van a VO-shoot-al-lo-maash)
Tipping 10–15% unless a service charge (szervízdíj) is already on the bill.
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 Érd. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), late Dec–Feb (short days, icy paths) · 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
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BUD: last bus and train departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Ófalu and the museums, the minaret and Szent Mihály church, the Danube escarpment, Parkváros and Fundoklia.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Geographical Museum, Local History Museum, minaret by appointment) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialÉrd official town website
- officialHungarian Geographical Museum
- officialMÁV-Start — Érd alsó station
- officialMÁV-Start — Érd felső station
- officialVolánbusz — Érd local services
- secondaryWikivoyage: Érd, revision 5303164 (CC BY-SA 4.0)