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Hungary eSIM
7 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Telenor Hungary, Vodafone.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Hungary: 9 plans, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 9 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Telenor Hungary, Vodafone.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Hungary cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Hungary travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Telenor Hungary, Vodafone on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Hungary plans start at £4.10 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Hungary travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Goulash (Gulyás)
A hearty soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices.
Traditional restaurants in Budapest like Getto Gulyas.
Lángos
A deep-fried flatbread typically topped with sour cream and grated cheese.
Great Market Hall or street food stalls.
Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke)
Chicken simmered in a creamy paprika sauce, usually served with nokedli (dumplings).
Paprika Vendéglő in Budapest.
Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács)
A sweet, spiral-shaped pastry roasted over spit and coated in sugar and cinnamon or walnuts.
Vörösmarty Square or street vendors.
Dobos Torte
A Hungarian sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel.
Café Gerbeaud in Budapest.
Halászlé (Fisherman's Soup)
A bright red, spicy river fish soup seasoned heavily with paprika.
Szeged or riverside csárdas (taverns).
Töltött Káposzta (Stuffed Cabbage)
Cabbage leaves stuffed with minced pork, rice, and spices, cooked in a tomato-paprika sauce.
Traditional Hungarian eateries.
Somlói Galuska
A decadent dessert made of three types of sponge cake, walnuts, raisins, rum, and chocolate sauce.
Gundel Restaurant, Budapest.
Meggyleves (Sour Cherry Soup)
A chilled, sweet soup made from sour cherries and sour cream, typically eaten in summer.
Local bistros during summer months.
Túró Rudi
A popular snack consisting of sweetened curd cheese coated in dark chocolate.
Any local supermarket or convenience store.
Hungarian Parliament BuildingBudapest
To admire one of the largest and most beautiful parliament buildings in the world.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Buda CastleBudapest
To explore the historical castle complex of the Hungarian kings.
2-3 hours
Fisherman's BastionBudapest
For panoramic views of the Danube and Pest side in a fairytale-like setting.
1 hour
Széchenyi Thermal BathBudapest
To relax in Europe's largest medicinal bath, housed in a neo-Baroque palace.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Lake Balaton (Tihany Peninsula)Tihany
To see the stunning lavender fields, the Benedictine Abbey, and enjoy the 'Hungarian Sea'.
Half day
Eger CastleEger
To learn about the historic 1552 siege against the Ottoman Empire.
2 hours
Aggtelek National ParkAggtelek
To explore the Baradla Cave, part of a massive UNESCO World Heritage karst cave system.
3 hours · book ahead
Esztergom BasilicaEsztergom
To visit the largest church in Hungary and the seat of the Catholic Church in the country.
1-2 hours
Pécs Cathedral & Early Christian NecropolisPécs
To see UNESCO-listed Roman tombs and stunning multi-layered historical architecture.
2-3 hours
Hortobágy National ParkHortobágy
To experience the vast Hungarian Puszta (steppe) and traditional horse shows.
Half to full day · book ahead
Train (MÁV)
National rail network connecting Budapest to most major towns.
€5-€20
Intercity Bus (Volánbusz)
Extensive bus network that reaches towns and villages without train stations.
€3-€15
BKK Public Transport (Budapest)
Integrated system of metros, trams, and buses in the capital.
€1 per ride, €6 for a 24h pass
Car Rental
Rent a car at airports or city centers; requires driving on the right and buying an e-vignette for highways.
€30-€60 per day
Ride-hailing
Bolt
Uber is not available in Hungary. Bolt operates similarly and is widely used in Budapest.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most shops and attractions closed. |
| 1848 Revolution Memorial Day | March 15 | Patriotic events, many shops closed. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Public transport runs on holiday schedule, shops closed. |
| St. Stephen's Day | August 20 | Major national holiday with fireworks in Budapest; huge crowds, shops closed. |
| Republic Day | October 23 | Commemorations across the country, shops closed. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | Cemeteries are busy, shops and many services closed. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything is closed, including many restaurants. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Most businesses remain closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.