🇭🇺 Travel facts Hungary
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Hungary — entry, tipping, socket, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Language | Hungarian |
| Currency | Forint (HUF) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 1.5 hours |
| Emergency number | 112 · Police 107 · Ambulance 104 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Hungary?
An identity card is sufficient — Hungary is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Hungary?
10–15 % — state the amount when paying (‘keep the change’)
Hotel: 500–1,000 HUF for special services
Taxi: Round up
Which socket adapter do I need in Hungary?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Hungary?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Generally drinkable, excellent in Budapest; sometimes hard water in rural areas.
What can I bring from Hungary to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline quantities apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Hungary?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charge (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Hungary?
Forint (HUF); cards are widely accepted, some cash for markets and thermal baths.
What should I know about health in Hungary?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; supplementary travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Hungary travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
