How much does a trip to the Czech Republic cost?
The Czech Republic is one of Central Europe's better-value destinations, though Prague has crept upward. Prices outside the capital — Brno, Olomouc, Cesky Krumlov — are noticeably lower. The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro, and roughly 25 CZK equals 1 EUR.
Daily budgets
- Budget traveller: 900-1,400 CZK (about 36-56 EUR). Hostel dorm, tram pass, lunch menus, pub dinners.
- Mid-range: 2,200-3,800 CZK (about 88-152 EUR). Three-star hotel or apartment, restaurant meals, a few paid sights.
- Comfort: 5,000+ CZK (200+ EUR). Boutique hotel, taxis, fine dining and tours.
Sample prices
- Half-litre of Czech beer (Pilsner Urquell, Kozel) in a pub: 45-75 CZK
- Lunch menu with soup and main: 150-220 CZK
- Restaurant dinner main course: 220-400 CZK
- Coffee in a cafe: 60-90 CZK
- Prague 30-minute transit ticket: 30 CZK; 24-hour pass: 120 CZK
- Prague Castle ticket: around 250-450 CZK
- Intercity train Prague-Brno (RegioJet/Leo Express): from 200 CZK if booked early
Money and cards
Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay. Still carry some koruna for small pubs, markets and toilets. Avoid orange Euronet ATMs and any machine offering dynamic currency conversion — always choose to be charged in CZK, not your home currency, to dodge bad rates. Reputable banks (CSOB, Ceska sporitelna, Komercni banka) give better ATM terms. Never change money at street kiosks near Old Town Square.
Smart ways to save
- Eat the weekday lunch menu — same kitchen, half the dinner price.
- Drink in neighbourhood pubs rather than Old Town Square.
- Use trams and the metro instead of taxis; a day pass pays for itself fast.
- Travel by RegioJet or Leo Express buses and trains, booked in advance.
- Base yourself in Brno or Olomouc and day-trip to save on lodging.
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