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Hungary

Magyarország

HungarianHUF4 apps

Budapest is a top European tourist city. Bolt rules rideshare, Wolt and Foodora cover delivery.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Standard European.

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Basic phrases

Hungarian

  • Hello
    Szia
    SEE-ya
  • Thank you
    Köszönöm
    KUH-suh-nuhm
  • Excuse me / Sorry
    Elnézést
    EL-nay-zaysht
  • Yes
    Igen
    EE-gen
  • No
    Nem
    nem

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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.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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B

Bolt

European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.

Main rideshare in Budapest.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Strong for Budapest transit.
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💬Translation

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G

Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Hungarian is hard — camera mode helps with menus.
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🍱Food Delivery

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F

Foodora

Major food delivery in Nordics, Austria, and Czech Republic.

Major food delivery option.
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Phrases

All Hungarian phrases

Hello
Szia
SEE-ya
Thank you
Köszönöm
KUH-suh-nuhm
Excuse me / Sorry
Elnézést
EL-nay-zaysht
Yes
Igen
EE-gen
No
Nem
nem
Please
Kérem
KAY-rem
Goodbye
Viszontlátásra
VEE-sont-lah-tahsh-ra
How much?
Mennyibe kerül?
MEN-yee-beh KEH-rool
Where is the bathroom?
Hol van a mosdó?
hol von o MOSH-doh
The check, please
A számlát, legyen szíves
o SAHM-laht, LEH-dyen SEE-vesh
I don't understand
Nem értem
nem AYR-tem
Do you speak English?
Beszél angolul?
BEH-sayl ON-go-lool
Help!
Segítség!
SHEH-geet-shayg
Delicious
Finom
FEE-nom
Cheers
Egészségedre
EH-gays-shay-ged-reh
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ 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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