Travel Safety Index
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Hungary

Europe

Higher risk than 19% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

25
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 7, Violent Incident 12, Civil Unrest 35, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 43, Scams 50πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4050
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3843
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5135
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Europe avg: 1818
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2412
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Europe avg: 187

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 8/21/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-08-21 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Hungary

Is Hungary safe to travel to?
Hungary has a practical risk score of 25/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Hungary?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Hungary are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Hungary?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Hungary is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Hungary?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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