Hungary

Hungary
Hungary🇭🇺

Showing all 31 results

Traveling to Hungary? Land Connected.

Hungary pairs Budapest's grand riverfront with thermal baths, wine country and the great plain. Data from touchdown makes it easy: BudapestGO tickets, bath bookings and train times, all without hunting for a SIM shop on arrival.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy video, navigation and hotspot use.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Parliament and the Chain Bridge: the neo-Gothic Parliament on the Danube bank, crossed by the Széchenyi Chain Bridge to Buda.
  • Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion: castle hill views over the river, the palace museums and the bastion's terraces.
  • Thermal baths: Széchenyi's outdoor pools and Gellért's art-nouveau halls — bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops.
  • Danube promenade and ruin bars: riverside walks, the Shoes on the Danube memorial, and the courtyard bars of the Jewish Quarter.
  • Beyond Budapest: Eger and Tokaj wine country, Lake Balaton's beaches and villages, and the puszta horse country.

Getting Around

  • Ride-hailing — yes, in Budapest: Bolt is the default app, and Uber returned to Budapest in 2024 through a partnership with Főtaxi. Both dispatch licensed taxis on the same regulated meter tariff as other city taxis, so the app buys convenience, not a cheaper fare.
  • Budapest transport: metro, trams and buses run on BudapestGO tickets; the 100E bus links the airport with the city centre.
  • Between cities: MÁV trains link Budapest with Eger, Pécs, Debrecen and Lake Balaton; buses cover smaller towns.
  • Taxis: use an app or a licensed rank and insist on the meter — unmarked cars offering rides at the airport and stations are best avoided.

Safety and Practical Tips

Budapest is generally safe, but pickpockets work trams, metro lines and crowded sights — keep phones and wallets close and bags zipped in front.

Thermal baths dehydrate fast: drink water, take breaks from hot pools, and take care on wet floors. Summer heat in the city can be intense, so plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings.

Entry and Visa

Hungary is in the EU and Schengen. Entry rules depend on your nationality; many visitors enter visa-free for short stays, and your passport should be valid for your trip. Check the current rules before you travel.

Official information: Travel to Europe (EU).

Weather and Climate

  • Continental seasons: Budapest averages around 0°C in January and around 22°C in July, with hot spells in summer and cold, grey winters.
  • Summer: warmest from June to August, with thunderstorms breaking the heat; Lake Balaton is best for swimming in July and August.
  • Winter: short days and occasional snow; Christmas markets and the thermal baths are the winter draw.
  • What to pack: layers year-round, a waterproof jacket, swimwear for the baths, and comfortable shoes for castle hill and cobbled streets.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the forint (HUF). Hungary does not use the euro, and prices in forints can look large — check the conversion before you pay.
  • Cards: cards are widely accepted in Budapest, hotels and larger shops; carry cash for markets, rural towns and smaller restaurants.
  • Wise and travel cards: cards issued on the Visa or Mastercard networks work wherever cards are accepted.
  • Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants is customary when service is not already included; round up taxi fares.