U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Hungary. Hungary is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Full advisory →Is Hungary safe? 🇭🇺
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Hungary scores 78/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Hungary Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Hungary destination assessed, Budapest scores highest (78/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Hungary: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Hungary destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Hungary safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 95 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 94 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 60/100 | 60 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.4 / 100k | 76 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Hungary safety FAQ
Is Hungary safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Hungary Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Hungary averages 78/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Hungary?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Budapest currently scores highest at 78/100 (Safe).
Where does this Hungary safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.