What should I avoid in Budapest?

Don’t forget to validate your ticket

Don’t forget to validate your ticket in advance at the entrance of the metro stations, otherwise, you will be fined.

Don’t pay in Euro

Don’t pay in Euro, it’s advisable to pay with the local currency (HUF) since the exchange rates are worse.

Don’t hail a taxi on the street

Don’t hail a taxi on the street and NEVER use a taxi with a Freelancer sign indicated in black color on the car.

It is recommended to call one of the legitimate taxi companies on the phone or via their mobile apps (City Taxi, Tele 5 Taxi, or FőTaxi) or use Bolt’s mobile app.

Don’t eat food in the touristy Váci street

Don’t eat food in the touristy Váci street known as the shopping street, these restaurants are tourist traps because they are overpriced and do not have high quality. You will recognize them as “Tourist menu”.

NEVER withdraw money from the Euronet ATMs

NEVER withdraw money from the Euronet ATMs – you can find these ATM machines all over the touristy zone of Budapest but their exchange rate is very high. Instead, you should use an ATM machine that is operated by reliable banks or simply use the exchange offices.