Looking for more than just a ride from Budapest Airport?
While Welcome Pickups provides a smooth, standardized airport transfer, Welcome to Budapest – More Than a Transfer offers something deeper: a real cultural connection from the very first moment. Operating since 2017, this local service combines personal storytelling, Hungarian food tips, and even beginner language lessons, all during your journey to the city center.
What is Welcome Pickups?
Welcome Pickups is a large international transfer brand active in over 100 cities:
- Prepaid, fixed rates (approx. €32–€55)
- English speaking drivers
- App-based assignment and support
- Flight monitoring and free waiting
What is Welcome to Budapest?
Founded in 2017, this is more than a transfer service:
- Private car and local English speaking driver
- Landmark stories during your ride
- Food tips (goulash, chimney cake, wine)
- Mini Hungarian lesson: greetings, toasts, culture
- Direct communication via phone, WhatsApp, or email
- Optional day trips and walking tours
Why Travelers Love the Difference
Since 2017, travelers say: “This was more than a transfer – it was the perfect first impression of Hungary.”
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Welcome Pickups | Welcome to Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Operating since | 2015 (global) | 2017 (local) |
| Fixed Price | ✓ | ✓ |
| English-Speaking Driver | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landmark Storytelling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hungarian Food Tips | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mini Language Lesson | ✗ | ✓ |
| Support & Contact | App-based | Direct with host |
| Tour Add-ons | ✗ | ✓ |
Book Your Airport Transfer Experience Today
→ Book now: welcometobudapest.eu
→ Phone: +36 30 510 2043
→ WhatsApp chat: +36 30 510 2043
→ Email: info@welcometobudapest.eu
Sources
- Welcome Pickups official site: https://www.welcomepickups.com
- TripAdvisor reviews for Welcome to Budapest
- Travel forums (Reddit, Lonely Planet)
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