Hungarian Forint or Euro

Posted by IllustratorOk5597@reddit | budapest | View on Reddit | 14 comments

Hello, I am visiting Budapest with some friends next week and would just like some info on whether it’s best to carry Hungarian Forint or euros (talking a small amount of money probably £40/50 worth). Thank you

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Redixdlol@reddit

Never use a freelancer taxi pls

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dembe-123@reddit

U will hate this , i am friends in budapest , is there any chance that somebody help us with weed...

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2-litre-mx5-enjoyer@reddit

use bolt as taxi always

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Thomasflyer@reddit

Cards are acceptable almost everywhere or you can withdraw Forints from bank ATMs, IMO £ 40/50 you can change anywhere, worst case lose 20 Fts/£

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IllustratorOk5597@reddit (OP)

Just for clarification I will be using card for most purchases I’m just thinking about carrying small change incase it’s needed. I will take Forint then, thank you

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Mersaul4@reddit

You can also withdraw HUF from a local cash machine using your UK (?) credit/debit card. Many cards have reasonable fees on this.

Just avoid the “Euronet” cash machines. Any ATM from reputable local banks will do (OTP, Erste, K&H, Unicredit, etc)

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VszVszVsz@reddit

if you're like the average tourist you will only need some change for pubic toilets.

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fr_nkh_ngm_n@reddit

Best to exchange in .hu once you're there - b/c of the better rates. £50 will do the trick just in case, otherwise card.

You can find good rates in malls and in exchange bureaus on the great boulevard (a.k.a Körút along the tram 4/6 route). Enjoy.

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