To feel more comfortable and confident in an unfamiliar country, you need to know the basic tips for tourists traveling independently in the country:
1. Foreign tourists have the right to receive free medical care, but only if they need it without delay. In other cases, medical services must be paid for according to the established tariffs.
2. In Hungary, it is customary to tip not only waiters but also cab drivers, hairdressers, and doctors. The tip usually does not exceed 10%.
3. Export of souvenir products from Hungary is allowed for an amount not exceeding 50 USD.
4. Besides the official language - Hungarian, the locals know another language - either German, English.
5. According to Hungarian law, everyone, whether citizen or tourist, must carry a passport. Visitors may carry a photocopy and a business card of the hotel where the original document is kept.
6. It is worth negotiating the cab fare in advance. Cab drivers always try to take the longest route and overcharge tourists.
7. Near healing springs and pools there is always a sign indicating who is recommended and who is forbidden to use the baths.
8. In restaurants with live gypsy music, musicians may come to your table and sing a few songs. They should be thanked with money.
9. It is extremely unprofitable to change currency in popular tourist destinations. It is better to look for licensed exchange offices far away from such places. This way you can save quite a bit of money.
10. Every major Hungarian city has special tourist offices - Tourinform - where you can find out about nearby attractions and find accommodation.
