Europe · Country guide
Hungary
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Hungary — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
HUF
Language
Hungarian
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Hungarian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants is standard, sometimes already added as a service charge — check the bill.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Budapest's metro/tram network is extensive; trains link other cities.
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What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Hungary?
The main language is Hungarian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Hungary?
10% in restaurants is standard, sometimes already added as a service charge — check the bill.
How do you get around Hungary?
Budapest's metro/tram network is extensive; trains link other cities.