Q. Has Hungary taken on the Euro?
A. No, Hungary is a member of the European Union, but the Euro is not in circulation. The national currency is the Hungarian forint.

Q. What's this about taxi problems?
A. Almost all the taxis in Budapest are licensed, some adhere to strict rules whereas some don't. We'll tell you how to avoid being overcharged by the wrong taxis.

Q. Can Hungary & Thirsty book my flights?
A. No, you will need to go through an appropriate agent to book your flight.
Current airlines flying direct to Budapest from the UK & Ireland are:
Aer Lingus (Dublin)
British Airways (Heathrow)
Easyjet.com (Gatwick, Luton)
Jet2.com (Manchester)
Germanwings (Stansted)
Malév Hungarian (Gatwick, Heathrow)
Ryanair.com (Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Glasgow Prestwick, Liverpool)
Wizz Air (Luton)

Q. Can I change money in the UK?
A. You can, but you'll generally get a much better exchange rate in Hungary. The current exchange rate in Hungary is about 300 forint to the pound. You can also find cash machines and exchange bureaus throughout the city, the locations of which you'll find on your personalised maps.

Q. Will I get a better rate if I change my money on the black market?
A. No. It's illegal and always a scam. You'll either be given old Romanian notes, or newspaper cuttings.

Q. Which hotels do you use?
A. We only use accommodation in the centre of Budapest. Some of our competitors use hotels conveniently close to the airport. The downside is you'll then need taxis to get into town all the time. With our hotels the nearest bar is only ever a few metres away.

Q. Is it true that Hungarian women are incredibly attractive?
A. This is a non-sexist site and we refuse to comment.

Q. Oh go on.
A. Alright it's true.