Hungary travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Hungary with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Hungary.

Essential travel guide
Weather & climate
Travel advice
Travel health
Travel features
Top travel deals
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FAQs

Hungary travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Hungary with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Hungary - quick facts
Flight time^✝	2.5 hours
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	Hungarian
Currency	Hungarian Forint
Electricity	C + F plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

Why visit Hungary?

Considering a holiday to the Hungary? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

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Hungary tourist information

Hungarian Tourism Agency

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Hungary weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	36	41	52	63	72	77	81	81	73	61	46	37
Hours of sunshine (daily)	2	3	4	6	8	8	9	8	7	5	2	2
Days with some rainfall	12	11	11	11	12	13	11	11	9	8	12	13

The Hungary weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Budapest.

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Hungary travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Hungary from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Hungary - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Hungary - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Hungary - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Hungary - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Hungary - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Hungary - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Hungary.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO travel advice

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Hungary travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Hungary with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Hungary - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Hungary - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Hungary - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Hungary, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hungary travel features

Do you want to learn more about Hungary? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Hungary.

Hungary FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Hungary including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Hungary?

Hungary is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Hungary.

Check out National Centre for Public Health, Hungary for more information.