In Hungary the currency is Hungarian forint, but in general you can pay by bankcard almost everywhere.
At the moment the exchange rate is quite hectic it should be between 380 - 400 HUF = 1 €.
Do not exchange money at the airport because the rates are extremely bad. If there is no other chance only change around 4000 HUF for public transport tickets and then you will find
in KÖKI which is a supermarket close to the airport or there are ATMs close to the venue as well.
💱 EXTRA FEE
The reason for extra costs is because the host (Élménytár Tanoda) do not have enough resources to cover all the costs and they ask for a little contribution to carry on with this projects. This 45 EUR will be used to cover during your stay the meals (food).
Please transfer 45 EUR before the workcamp to the host:
Account holder's name: Élménylelő Ifjúsági Egyesület
Name of bank: Erste Bank
SWIFT/BIC code: GIBAHUHB
IBAN: HU49116000060000000097675622
🧳 WEATHER
June is a pleasant time in Hungary even with its hot temperatures and lots of warm sunshine. It is a continental climate, cold nights and possible rainings are not unheard of so make sure you pack your umbrella. However, this is rare and you’re more likely to experience mild temperatures with cool evenings. The average daily temperature is around 18-21°C, which is very pleasant but tends to drop to 11-16°C at night. At the warmest time of the day, temperatures are known to rise as high as 25°C.
🧳 WHAT TO BRING
Enough clothes for the full length of the program and for different circumstances
Casual and comfortable clothes
Warm and waterproof clothes
Clothes you won’t regret getting dirty, especially change clothes for outside activities
Sport shoes, if possible waterproof
Sleeping bag
Ear plugs and blindfold for sleeping
Phone charger
Your own water bottle
Towel and basic hygene necessities
Your own medicine - we will not provide any medicines, even basic ones for cold, diarrhea, etc.
Special food for yourself in case your diet is unusual/special/extreme
All original travel documents (boarding passes, tickets + invoices)
(E111 card), or for non-EU citizens your own insurance
AND OF COURSE YOUR MOTIVATION 🤗
🏥 Medical insurance - EHIC card
It is advised to have your EHIC card before you travel to your project, if you are an EU resident.
It gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided health care under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as you are insured in your country.