Budapest has a crime rate of 36 (out of 100), which is quite low and therefore makes this a very safe city for tourists to visit. This compares with a crime rate of 17 for Munich and Zurich, 52 for Rome and Paris, 46 for New York, and 53 for Miami.

Is it safe to walk at night in Budapest?

“Crime in Budapest is a concern. Be careful during your visit, and exercise the same caution you would in any big city or tourist area at home. Do not walk alone at night; keep your belongings secure at all times. Passports, cash, and credit cards are favorite targets of thieves.

Why is Budapest so cheap?

Budapest is still one of the cheapest cities to travel in Europe, partially because Hungary is not part of the Eurozone, and the Forint, the Hungarian national currency has decreased in value in the past years to increase the attractiveness for companies to start open up businesses in Hungary.