Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Money
Hungary's currency is the forint (Ft). Notes come in six denominations: 500Ft, 1000Ft,
2000Ft, 5000Ft, 10,000Ft and 20,000Ft. There are coins of 5Ft, 10Ft, 20Ft, 50Ft, 100Ft and
200Ft.
Prices in shops and restaurants are always quoted in forint, but many hotels and guest-
houses state their prices in euros. In such cases, we have followed suit and you can usually
pay in either euros or forint.
ATMs
ATMs are everywhere in Budapest, including in train and bus stations and at airport termin-
als.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are widely accepted. Use them at restaurants, shops, hotels, car-rental firms,
travel agencies and petrol stations, but don't assume they are accepted at all supermarkets or
train and bus stations.
Many banks give cash advances on major credit cards, but they involve both fees and in-
terest.
Moneychangers
Avoid moneychangers (especially those on V Váci utca) in favour of banks if possible. Ar-
rive about an hour before closing time to ensure the
bureau de change
desk is still open.
Tipping
Hungarians are very tip-conscious and nearly everyone in Budapest will routinely hand gra-
tuities to waiters, hairdressers and taxi drivers; doctors and dentists accept 'gratitude
money'; even petrol-station attendants, and thermal-spa attendants who walk you to your
