Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF), so having a card with no foreign transaction fees is essential. Bolt is the dominant ride-hailing app. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but basic Hungarian phrases on Google Translate go a long way.
Hugely popular with travelers for fee-free Forint spending, currency exchange at real rates, and easy budgeting.
These apps need data
Guac eSIM covers Hungary with plans from $1.50 per GB. Install it before you land and activate instantly.
How to Pay in Hungary