Big cities like Budapest with many visitors face a huge problem: air pollution. Sightseeing with hop on hop off buses is unfortunately part of the problem. But what can we do instead? Let’s see how to get around Budapest in a nature friendly way. Don’t forget: travelling can be eco friendly. Prices checked in November 2026.
Let’s walk instead
Budapest is a really walkable city and this is one of the best eco friendly ways of getting around. Walking gives you the opportunity to explore off the beaten track, far from the crowds. Roam around the city and enjoy the colourful architecture and secret courtyards. If you would like to see the city from a city dweller’s perspective, check my private guided tours.
Jump on a tram
Trams, trolleybuses and metro lines take you almost everywhere, and tram 2 along the Danube is as beautiful as any sightseeing bus. You can read about the best lines in my post How to get around in Budapest.
Try MOL Bubi
MOL Bubi, the bike sharing system of Budapest, relaunched in August 2026 with brand new classic and electric-assist bikes and a new app. Download the app, register with your phone number and add your bank card. Without a pass it costs 60 HUF per minute (about 0.16 EUR), and electric-assist bikes have a 250 HUF unlock fee (about 0.7 EUR). A monthly pass costs 2,500 HUF for classic bikes (about 7 EUR) and 4,500 HUF for electric-assist bikes (about 12 EUR) and includes free minutes per ride.
Good to know
Always return your bike to a station, because locking it elsewhere costs 10,000 HUF. Plan your ride for the flat Pest side, the hills on the Buda side can be a bit challenging, unless you choose an electric-assist bike.
Jump on an e-scooter
Shared e-scooters are a fun way to discover the city. Download the app of the operator, register and unlock the scooter with a QR code. Before you end your ride, check the map in the app, because you can’t leave a scooter just anywhere. Some areas have marked parking points and some are restricted.
Budapest’s stories are more fun together.
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