Hungary
Magyarország
Budapest is a top European tourist city. Bolt rules rideshare, Wolt and Foodora cover delivery.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Main rideshare in Budapest.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Strong for Budapest transit.
💬Translation
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The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.
Hungarian is hard — camera mode helps with menus.
🍱Food Delivery
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Major food delivery in Sweden, Norway, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Major food delivery option.
Helsinki-born food and grocery delivery — big in Finland, the Baltics and much of Central and Eastern Europe.
Shares Budapest food delivery with Foodora.
Is Hungary one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type F: Two round pins + grounding clips on top and bottom (Schuko). Standard across most of Europe.
Standard European.
Tipping
Tipping around 10-15% is standard in restaurants, cafes, and taxis; check whether a service charge (szervizdíj) is already on the bill before adding more. Tell the server the total you wish to pay rather than leaving money on the table.
CurrencyHUF
Hungarian you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Greet with a handshake; address people by surname with titles until invited to be informal
- When toasting, traditionally avoid clinking beer glasses, a custom tied to the 1848 revolution
- Say "Egészségedre" before drinking, making eye contact during the toast
- Remove your shoes when entering a Hungarian home and bring a small gift like wine or flowers
- Be punctual for social and business appointments
- Note that the family name comes before the given name in Hungarian
✕Don't
- Don't clink beer glasses when toasting, which is traditionally frowned upon
- Don't confuse Hungarian with a Slavic language or assume cultural sameness with neighbors
- Don't be loud or rowdy in thermal baths, which are places to relax
- Don't photograph people, especially at baths, without asking permission
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Bar and "konzumlány" scams where attractive women lure tourists to bars that present a hugely inflated bill
- Unlicensed taxis overcharging from the airport and train stations; book a registered taxi or use an app
- Currency-exchange booths with poor rates, hidden fees, or sleight-of-hand shortchanging
- Restaurants near tourist areas with no clear prices that pad the bill or apply a high cover charge
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