subject: Shipping to Budapest – Making Sure Your Important Parcel Arrives Safely [print this page] Many people will have relatives or friends living in Europe these days, whether this is family who they have left for work in the UK or the other way round where people have moved to Europe for a different pace of life or again work commitments. Hungary, specifically Budapest is a popular destination people will look to send letters or parcels to so they can stay in touch and so if you have to send anything special or important to Hungary then you will need to take all necessary precautions before you send it.
A poorly packed parcel is likely to be damaged as no matter how many fragile' or this way up' labels we put on the box there is always a chance the parcel could be dropped or bumped during its journey. Packing parcels securely should be done no matter what you are sending, if your parcel's contents are not protected then there's a chance it could arrive broken or smashed which may be covered by the carrier's insurance but with some sentimental and one of a kind items there can be no price tag on replace the broken item.
Making sure that you pack the parcel so the contents are unable to freely move about is important but so too is making sure the parcel is wrapped sufficiently and secured so it does not fall open during the delivery process. Heavy duty parcel tape and either parcel wrap or plastic mail bags are the best protection for your parcel even if it is inside a sturdy cardboard box.
Your parcel is going to be going a long way to Budapest so it is important you get all of the address details done correctly, any spelling errors could send the parcel to a completely different destination. It is worth double checking with the recipient to clarify the exact address but also to include your address and details as the sender too. This helps to make sure the parcel is returned to you if there are any problems, when shipping expensive items you will want to ensure your parcel isn't left gathering dust in a sorting office somewhere.
Parcel couriers are the best choice when it comes to international parcel delivery, with their prices being much lower than they were in the past there are many people who are now using couriers regularly and getting their parcels sent and delivered incredibly quickly, as little as a day or two when sending to European destinations.
