U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Make this report personalWho's travelling? A family, a woman alone, a business trip — the score and the key findings are re-weighted for your group, not the average traveller.US Level 1 4 assessed
Is Hungary safe? ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, Hungary scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Hungary Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 4 Hungary destinations assessed, Pécs scores highest (83/100), while Szeged scores lowest (82/100).
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
#1ðŸ‡ðŸ‡ºPécsSafe · updated 29 July 202683#2ðŸ‡ðŸ‡ºDebrecenSafe · updated 29 July 202683#3ðŸ‡ðŸ‡ºBudapestSafe · updated 26 August 202682#4ðŸ‡ðŸ‡ºSzegedSafe · updated 29 July 202682
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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 | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 96 | 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 | 74 | 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 83/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 26 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Hungary?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Pécs currently scores highest at 83/100 (Safe). Szeged scores lowest at 82/100.
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.