Useful Info
Population :
Hungary approx. 10 million; Budapest approx. 1.8 million.
Language spoken :
Hungarian. English is widely understood and spoken in Budapest in shops, restaurants, hotels, by taxi drivers etc.
Climate :
Moderately dry continental climate. Cold winters and warm/hot summers.
Time Zone :
GMT +1 – One hour ahead of Irish time.
Currency :
HUF – Hungarian Forint – approx. exchange rate €1 = HUF 390.
For current exchange rates visit Oanda Currency Converter
Credit Cards accepted in the shops, hotels, restaurants etc.: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Tipping :
It is customary to give 10-20% tip in restaurants and for taxis.
Immunisation :
No immunisation necessary.
Weights & measures system in use :
Metric
Electicity :
230V, AC 50Hz – continental Europe 2 pin type travel adapters needed to use/charge your devices.
Dialing codes - using your mobile abroad :
Calling Hungary: dial +36 followed by the phone number.
Calling Ireland from Hungary: dial +353 followed by the phone number.
Using your mobile phone in Hungary: You can use your Irish mobile in Hungary as you would use it at home – pending what your mobile phone plan covers – check with your mobile provider in Ireland prior to travelling to Hungary.
Airport transfers in Budapest :
Provided by the clinic as complimentary service.
Taxis in Budapest :
It is advisable to order a taxi via taxi company mobile phone App or by phone, give your pick-up and destination locations and ask how much the fare is going to be.
We recommend:
FO TAXI – Phone: +36-1-422-2200 & CITY TAXI – Phone: +36-1-211-1111
Another very popular option would be to use Bolt and/or Uber mobile Apps – you can download those Apps on your mobile and use them in Ireland as well.
Public Transport in Budapest :
For more information about Budapest public transport/tickets, please visit: BKK Centre for Budapest Transport
We would also recommend getting Budapest Card as this card gives full access to Budapest public transport, free and discounted access to sites & attractions in Budapest.
*** Public transport in Budapest is FREE for EU citizens over 65 (with valid ID) and for children under 6 years of age.***
Driving in Hungary :
On the right hand side of the road. Speed limits: In the city 50 km/h, on the main roads 90 km/h and on the motorways 130 km/h. Alcohol limit for driving is ZERO percent!
Visas & passports :
As Hungary is an EU country, Visa is not needed for Irish citizens to enter Hungary.
Valid passport or passport card is needed for travelling to Hungary.
Irish Embassy in Budapest :
Szabadsag ter 7
Bank Center, Platina Tower 2, VI Floor
1054 Budapest
Phone: +36-1-301-4960
Website: Embassy of Ireland in Hungary
Hungarian Embassy in Dublin :
2 Fitzwilliam Place
Dublin 2
D02 K22
Phone: 01-661-2902
Website: Embassy of Hungary in Ireland