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Szigetbecse
Spend a half‑day in Szigetbecse to see the cemetery, Swabian houses and the André Kertész museum; stay overnight in nearby Ráckeve.
Szigetbecse is a tiny riverside village in Pest County with a handful of historic sites and a short nature trail. All attractions fit into a few hours, so a half‑day visit is enough. Accommodation is only available in the neighbouring town of Ráckeve (about 3 km away).
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- Weather
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- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
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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 Szigetbecse107 ▾
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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 Szigetbecse, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on public‑transport timetables and store valuables while walking the riverside.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire (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 Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north; take bus 100E or a taxi to Budapest city centre, then HÉV to Ráckeve).BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) north; take bus 100E or a taxi to Budapest city centre, then HÉV to Ráckeve).
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable; the Tőzike Nature Path is a 1 km (0.6 mi) trail.The village centre is walkable; the Tőzike Nature Path is a 0.6 mi (1 km) trail.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeHUF 300–500 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealLocal snack (kifli)HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (Ráckeve), a night, per roomFt 5,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (Ráckeve), a night, per roomFt 8,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (Ráckeve), a night, per roomFt 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 2,000 · Mid Ft 3,500 · High Ft 5,500
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 Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north; take bus 100E or a taxi to Budapest city centre, then HÉV to Ráckeve)BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) north; take bus 100E or a taxi to Budapest city centre, then HÉV to Ráckeve)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Szigetbecse: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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 village centre is walkable; the Tőzike Nature Path is a 1 km trail. Bicycles are common on the Danube island.
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 30 min
Volánbusz bus, about 15 min
Lodging, restaurants and the Savoyai Castle are in Ráckeve.
Door to door: About 2 h
HÉV to Budapest, then HÉV to Szentendre; about 1.5 h
Doable as a long day trip, but tight.
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.
Ráckeve hotels
Closest lodging, ~3 km (1.9 mi) north, regular buses from Budapest.Closest lodging, ~1.9 mi (3 km) north, regular buses from Budapest.
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
- HUF 2,000–3,500 (≈ US$6–11) excl. bed
- Mid
- HUF 3,500–5,500 (≈ US$11–16) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (Ráckeve)1 × 1 night × Ft 8,000 | Ft 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 3,500 | Ft 7,000 |
| HÉV Ráckeve round‑trip from Budapest2 × Ft 1,500 | Ft 3,000 |
| Volánbusz to Szigetbecse2 × Ft 800 · check | Ft 1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 1,960 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 10,780 per person per day, bed included | Ft 21,560≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | HUF 300–500 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local snack (kifli) | HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport runs only to Ráckeve; check HÉV and Volánbusz schedules (check).
- Museum and some monuments are seasonal (open May–Sep).
- Limited food outlets in the village; plan meals in Ráckeve.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Ambulance104
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Budapest; Hungarian consular services are in Ráckeve.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Budapest → Ráckeve (HÉV): about HUF 1,500 (≈ US$5), 45 min (check)
- Ráckeve → Szigetbecse (Volánbusz): about HUF 800 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry (elnézést)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (køːsnøm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (menːɲɪbɛ køːrœl)
- Hol van a buszmegálló? — Where is the bus stop? (hol vɒn ɒ ˈbuszmeɡɒloː)
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 Szigetbecse. 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 Dec–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · 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
- 3 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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