"Why Tea" wrote in message
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> I'll travel to Hungary before the end of August. I found some
> apartment in the city center and I sent in an email about the dates
> I'd like to stay. The reply I got was to pay cash upon arrival and he
> could also arrange for an airport pickup. I have never been to Eastern
> European countries, so I am a little bit apprehension about it. Should
> I be worried? I'd like to hear your experience in Hungary and Prague
> about what to do, what not to do and what to look out for. Thanks.
>
> /Why Tea
>
That's pretty common in Central/Eastern Europe. I've got the same deal going
to Bucharest in a few weeks, and I've been through it in Bosnia and Croatia.
They may not accept credit cards, which is why they don't ask for a deposit.
Double check that and make sure you have enough cash on you to pay, whatever
currency they're asking for.
Have a great time. Budapest is wonderful!
Sarah
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