As of 2025, Uber has started operating in Budapest,however, there is no Lyft.
Uber closed its operations in Hungary due to certain challenges many years ago,but in 2025, Uber operates in Hungary with the name of Uber taxi.
Lyft on the other hand never entered Hungarian market.
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You will not find a good service as good as Uber USA,the reason that,Uber in Hungary is regulated like other taxi apps,hence,there is not a good price value in Budapest,that you get in other markets.
There are is no Budapest taxi company who that has a business model like Uber or Lyft. The reason is because of the local laws, you have to get a proper taxi drivers license before you become a taxi driver in Hungary.
In terms of apps similar to Uber of Lyft, many Hungarian companies have started replicating their apps. These include City Taxi,FoTaxi,BestTaxi,Taxi4 and Bolt.
For first time Budapest visitors, you can reach the city center from Airport for 12 USD, Book your Airport shuttle here.
As all of these taxi apps in Budapest offer same fare rates, which are comparable to Uber,hence,you should download any two applications and check their fare calculators before ordering a taxi.
At any time you will find a good number Budapest Taxis at the airport,however,it is still recommended to book taxi using the FoTaxi Booth or with app from any of the the mentioned companies.
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