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Lenti
Go for one night for the thermal spa; add a second night for the seasonal forest railway and nearby villages.
Lenti is a small spa town in Zala County, near the Slovenian border, in the Kerka valley. The thermal baths are its main draw; a seasonal narrow-gauge forest railway and nearby rural sights suit a second day. Stay one night for the spa, or two to explore beyond town.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (forest railway seasonal; check other sights)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
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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 Lenti112 ▾
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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 Lenti, 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
- SafetyNo specific local safety assessment is confirmed here.
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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.
- AirportcheckBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 4.5 h by train or bus via Zalaegerszeg; check current connections.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact enough to explore on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticketFt 205 (older listed fare; check current price)
- Museum or sight ticketThermal spa adult entryFt 2,800 (older listed fare; check current price)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per personFt 4,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 15,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 28,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 14,000 · 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
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 4.5 h by train or bus via Zalaegerszeg; check current connections.)
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
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
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
not flagged
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–Sep. 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 Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lenti: 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)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 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)
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
The centre is compact enough to explore on foot. Local buses serve the town and nearby villages; check current routes and fares. The narrow-gauge forest railway runs seasonally between Lenti and Kistolmács; check dates and timetable before travelling. A car is useful for rural sights.
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 1–1.5 h; check
Train or bus from Lenti; about 1 h according to the supplied travel data. Check current schedules.
Useful for a county-town visit and onward connections.
Door to door: Check
Train or bus connections; check route and schedule.
Check current connections before committing to a return day trip.
Door to door: Check
Check bus or car connections. The forest railway serves Kistolmács seasonally.
Pair with the forest railway only when it is operating.
Door to door: Check
Check bus or car connections.
Confirm transport and opening details before setting out.
Zalaszentgrót
cautionDoor to door: Check
Check bus or car connections, including any transfer.
A longer regional outing; verify the route and return service.
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.
Town centre
Near the bus station, restaurants and central sights; practical without a car.
Near the thermal spa
Convenient for the baths; check dining and transport options for your accommodation.
Sárberki fishing lake
Chalets and apartments by the lake; check transport to the 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
- Ft 8,000–13,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- Ft 13,000–20,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- Ft 20,000+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 15,000 | Ft 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 14,000 | Ft 28,000 |
| Train from Zalaegerszeg, one way2 × Ft 630 · Older fare supplied; check current price. | Ft 1,260 |
| Bus from Zalaegerszeg, one way2 × Ft 840 · Older fare supplied; check current price. | Ft 1,680 |
| Thermal spa adult entry2 × Ft 2,800 · Older fare supplied; check current price. | Ft 5,600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 2,500 · 2026 estimate; check provider offers. | Ft 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 5,650 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 31,100 per person per day, bed included | Ft 62,190≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate; check availability and current rates.
2026 estimate in forints; transport and accommodation prices vary. Check current prices before booking.
Prices of common things
| Thermal spa adult entry | Ft 2,800 (older listed fare; check current price) |
| Forest railway ticket | Ft 300–1,400 (older listed fare; check current price) |
| Local bus ticket | Ft 205 (older listed fare; check current price) |
| Lunch menu | Check current menus |
| Accommodation | 2026 estimate; check current rates |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The forest railway is seasonal; check its current operating dates and timetable before planning a trip.
- The train station has no ticket office; check how to buy a ticket before boarding.
- Opening times and access for rural sights can vary; confirm before travelling.
- Spa opening hours, entry prices and discounts can change; check the official site.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Ambulance104
- Police107
- Fire105
Embassy
For consular assistance, contact your country's embassy in Budapest; check its official contact details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Zalaegerszeg → Lenti: About Ft 630, 1 h; older fare, check current schedule and price.
- Bus Zalaegerszeg → Lenti: About Ft 840, 1 h; older fare, check current schedule and price.
- Bus Budapest-Népliget → Lenti: About Ft 4,840, 4 h; older fare, check current schedule and price.
Say or show
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry
- Köszönöm — Thank you
- Ezt kérem — This one, please
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it?
- Kártyával fizethetek? — Can I pay by card?
- Hol van a WC? — Where is the toilet?
Hungary uses the forint (HUF). Check current fares, seasonal services and opening times before travel.
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 Lenti. 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 · avoid Nov–Mar (forest railway seasonal; check other sights) · 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
- 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 BUD and ZAG: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: spa and centre, castle and park, forest railway station, Sárberki lake.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (thermal spa, forest railway, Lenti Castle, Kerka watermill) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialLenti official website
- officialLenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths
- officialCsömödér State Forest Railway
- officialTourinform Lenti
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lenti, revision 5256309 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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