Embassy of the United States Budapest, Hungary

Last Updated on 11/27/2012

San Francisco cable car, rafters, panda bears, and a jazz saxophonist (AP Images)

The United States is a beautiful, diverse country with friendly people, exciting adventures and dazzling locations to suit every interest. Whether your dream vacation is skiing the western Rockies, riding a San Francisco cable car, camping in our National Parks, surfing the beaches in California, sun tanning and salsa dancing in Miami, visiting historic homes in New England, or catching a Broadway show, the United States is a land of opportunity. We have something for every family and every budget. 

What you can find in this section:

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) information for travelers
• Tourist information offices 
• Travel guides, maps, trip planners, transportation, and accommodation
• What to see: major cities, national parks, and other attractions
• Travel tips: driving, weather, time zones, units converters, and more
• Customs information, the Arrival-Departure Record (Forms I-94 and I-94W), and traveling with pets
• Visa Waiver Program: visa-free travel
• Summer Work/Travel Program (for students)
• Hungarian representations in the U.S.
• More about the United States: please visit our About the United States and FAQ About the U.S. pages

DiscoverAmerica.com

DiscoverAmerica.com is the official travel and tourism web site of the United States. It offers in-depth coverage of the 50 states, five U.S. territories, and 50+ individual city destinations, as well as hundreds of useful links.

Tourist Information Offices

There is no central office for tourist information either within the American Embassy in Budapest, or elsewhere in Hungary. You may wish to contact the tourist offices of the states you plan to visit.

• Travel and Tourism Guides for the 50 States and U.S. Territories

Travel Guides

Some major travel guides that you may find useful in planning your trip:

• Fodor's
• Forbes Travel Guide
• Frommer's
• Lonely Planet
• Travelocity

Maps and Trip Planners

These sites offer maps, driving directions, and distance calculators:

• Driving Distance Between Selected U.S. Cities
• Google Maps
• MapQuest
• Maps On Us
• Maps.com
• Rand McNally

Accommodation

• American Youth Hostels - The American affiliate of the Hostelling International network.
• Bed and Breakfast Inns
• Professional Association of Innkeepers International
• Camping: Recreation.gov Camp Search | Go Camping America
• Guest and Dude Ranches: Guest Ranches of North America | DudeRanches.com | Ranchweb.com

Transportation

• Airports & Air Traffic (Federal Aviation Administration)
• Amtrak
• Greyhound Bus Lines
• State and Local Transit Links (American Public Transportation Association)

Hungarian Representations in the U.S.

Hungarian citizens who encounter trouble (e.g. lose their travel documents, get involved in a road accident or a crime, etc.) while traveling in the United States should contact the nearest Hungarian representation:

• Embassy of Hungary in Washington, D.C.
• Representations: Contact information consulates and honorary consulates