Is Pécs safe?
Safe and quiet. Minor theft and overpriced tourist spots are rare; violent crime against visitors is uncommon.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-04-14.
- Homicide rate in Hungary: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Hungary: 7.7 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 107 · Ambulance 104 · Fire 105 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Pécs at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional petty theft from bags and cars; drunken disputes around student bars at night. |
| At night | The center and student bars are lively and safe in term time; quiet on weeknights in summer. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare. Normal care with drinks. |
| Other risks | Icy hill roads in winter; Summer heat above 35°C |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis at the station quoting inflated fares
- Currency exchange booths with poor rates
Take care
- Train and bus station area late at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Validate paper tickets or use the BudapestGO app; inspectors fine on the spot.
- Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
- Drinking alcohol in public spaces is banned in many Budapest districts.
How Pécs compares in Hungary
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Budapest | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lake Balaton | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Eger | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pécs | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Pécs safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; harassment is rare. Normal care with drinks.
Is Pécs safe at night?
The center and student bars are lively and safe in term time; quiet on weeknights in summer.
What is the crime rate in Pécs?
Occasional petty theft from bags and cars; drunken disputes around student bars at night. Nationally, Hungary records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Pécs?
Police 107 · Ambulance 104 · Fire 105 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Pécs tourism
- MÁV trains
- University of Pécs Clinical Center
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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