Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise normal precautions in Hungary.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+(36) (1) 475-4444; US Embassy Budapest, Szabadság tér 12, H-1054 Budapest, Hungary; acs.budapest@state.gov; https://hu.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
36
Local Emergency Phone
112
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Hungary: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, tickborne encephalitis, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, COVID-19, and influenza.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers
Currency (Code)
Forints (HUF)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F
Major Languages
Hungarian, English, German, Russian, Romanian, French
Major Religions
Catholic, Calvinist, Lutheran
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes, in the major cities
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Benedictine Abbey in Tihany; Caves of Lillafüred; Eger Castle; Visegrad Royal Palace; Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Pecs; Budapest (includes Parliament Building, Buda Castle District, Hungarian National Museum, Millennium Monument in Heroes Square); Soporon; Esztergom Basilica; Aggtelek National Park
Major Sports
Soccer, swimming, fencing, athletics (track and field)
Cultural Practices
Both men and women greet by shaking hands, although a man should usually wait for the women to extend her hand.
Tipping Guidelines
For restaurants, it is customary to tip 10-15% of the total bill. Gas station and public washroom attendants expect a 100-200 forints tip. Tip taxi drivers 10% of the fare. Bellhops appreciate 500 forint to carry bags to your room.
Souvenirs
Paprika and other food items including salami and goose liver; wine and liqueurs; embroidery; pottery and porcelain and ceramic figurines; crystal; goose down items; natural herbal remedies; wooden sculptures
Traditional Cuisine
Goulash — a spicy tomato-and-paprika-based stew of beef, noodles, potatoes, and other vegetables
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Thursday, May 09, 2024
