Czech Republic
Prague on a shoestring: real budget breakdown
Plan €1175 for 7 nights in Prague, return flight from London included, or €509 travelling cheap. On the ground that works out at €160 per person per day in comfort, €66 travelling cheap.
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- From
- €66/day
- vs. London
- 83%
- Best month
- Jun
Your trip to Prague
Set the length, the number of travellers and the comfort level: the figures recompute here.
€1,175
per person, flight included
- on the ground
- €1,120
- flight from London
- €55
- per person per day, on the ground
- €160
In short, where the money goes
- The heaviest line
- Food41 % of the trip
- The strongest lever
- Accommodation€266 less travelling cheap
- Seven nights on the ground
- €1120excluding flights
Food
€462
Accommodation
€420
Activities
€98
Extras
€84
Transport
€56
Over seven nights, food accounts for 41 % of what you spend. The line where travelling cheap changes the bill most is accommodation, a €266 gap. The others are worth discussing, that one decides.
Basis: 456 hotel addresses surveyed for a 15 October 2026 arrival, 7 of twelve months of airfares, surveyed on 23 September 2026. The total excludes flights, insurance, personal shopping and any lodging split between several people.
InstantTripCost estimate
Full 7-night budget breakdown
Per-person estimate including flights from London, split across the six expense categories.
per person · Comfort
| Category | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | €47 | €55 | €83 |
| Hotel | €154 | €420 | €1260 |
| Food | €252 | €462 | €1050 |
| Transport | €21 | €56 | €154 |
| Activities | €14 | €98 | €350 |
| Misc | €21 | €84 | €336 |
| 7-night total | €509 | €1175 | €3233 |
Flight from London (annual median).
Unit prices
comfort
Enough to check the total yourself, line by line, at the comfort level you picked.
- €10
- Breakfast
- €19
- Lunch
- €37
- Dinner
- €3
- City ride
- €14
- Site admission
- €160
- A full day
Orders of magnitude derived from our measured ranges, not surveyed venue by venue. Prices vary by neighbourhood and season.
Real budget
What a trip to Prague actually costs
Let's break it down. Lodging: a hostel dorm or entry-level hotel runs around €22 per night, a well-rated 3-star around €60, and 4 to 5-star around €180. Food: around €12 a day eating local, €22 mixing canteens and restaurants, €50 if you sit down for dinner every evening.
Local transport: roughly €3 a day on public transit, €8 adding a few taxi rides. Activities: about €18 a day at a normal sightseeing pace, €42 if you stack paid entries and day trips.
On a 5-to-7-day trip, lodging accounts for roughly 35-45 % of total budget, food 15-20 %, flights 20-30 % depending on the booking window, with the remainder split between local transport, activities, and miscellaneous (visa, insurance, tipping, SIM card). A Prague trip that goes over budget is almost always because the hotel is oversized for the rest, rarely because of activities.
Practical info
Language, currency, and logistics in Prague
Language: Czech, English is understood in most hotels and restaurants in tourist areas. Currency: Czech Koruna (Kč) - plan €50-100 in cash for the first days and use a fee-free card for the rest.
The three tiers
What a budget traveller, a comfort traveller and a premium traveller typically spend.
Budget
€66
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €22
- Food / day
- €36
- Transit / day
- €3
- Sights / day
- €2
- Extras / day
- €3
Comfort
€160
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €60
- Food / day
- €66
- Transit / day
- €8
- Sights / day
- €14
- Extras / day
- €12
Luxury
€450
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €180
- Food / day
- €150
- Transit / day
- €22
- Sights / day
- €50
- Extras / day
- €48
When to go, and what the month changes
Average temperatures and conditions by month in Prague.
Mildest monthJune
The hotels we measured in Prague
The area changes the price of a night by more than half at equal comfort. See the median price by area in Prague
The hotels we measured
Accommodation picks by price range.
The RoadHouse Prague
Hostel, rated excellent (9.5/10) from 489 reviews.
White Wolf House Hostel & Apartments
Hostel, rated excellent (9.3/10) from 3,105 reviews.
Penzion Rodos - Café
guesthouse, rated excellent (9.3/10) from 671 reviews.
Villa na Vinici
guesthouse, rated excellent (9.6/10) from 300 reviews.
Revelton Studios Prague
Hotel, rated excellent (9.5/10) from 1,984 reviews.
Penzion Rodos - Café
guesthouse, rated excellent (9.3/10) from 671 reviews.
Hotel Residence Agnes
Hotel, rated excellent (9.9/10) from 1,297 reviews.
Hunger Wall Residence
Hotel, rated excellent (9.7/10) from 492 reviews.
MOOo by the Castle
Hotel, rated excellent (9.7/10) from 1,522 reviews.
All observed hotels in Prague
36 of 523 surveyed properties shown, the cheapest in each tier. Nightly rate for a 2-night stay arriving 15 October 2026.
| Hotel | Category | Rating | From / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus Prague | Budget | ★ 8 | €11 |
| Hostel Fontana | Budget | ★ 5 | €11 |
| Bed in shared dormitory near the city centre | Budget | ★ 4.9 | €11 |
| Czech Inn | Budget | ★ 8.2 | €11 |
| Czech Inn | Mid-range | ★ 8.2 | €11 |
| Easy Housing | Budget | ★ 7.5 | €12 |
| Travel&Joy backpackers | Budget | ★ 7.5 | €12 |
| Sir Toby's Midtown | Budget | ★ 8.5 | €13 |
| NEW GENERATION HOSTEL Prague center | Budget | ★ 6.3 | €13 |
| Alba Hostel | Budget | ★ 5.4 | €14 |
| Drunken Monkey Hostel | Budget | ★ 8.1 | €14 |
| Sir Toby's Hostel | Budget | ★ 8.4 | €14 |
| Hostel Jasmin | Budget | ★ 7 | €14 |
| Drunken Monkey Hostel | Mid-range | ★ 8.1 | €14 |
| Sir Toby's Hostel | Mid-range | ★ 8.4 | €14 |
| Sophie's Hostel | Mid-range | ★ 8.5 | €17 |
| Hostel Little Quarter | Mid-range | ★ 8.5 | €18 |
| a&o Prague Rhea | Mid-range | ★ 7.5 | €20 |
| Hostel Downtown | Mid-range | ★ 8.5 | €23 |
| Luma Terra Prague Hostel | Luxury | ★ 8.9 | €27 |
| Stylish Apartment with Terrace - Prague Center | Mid-range | ★ 8.7 | €28 |
| Prague Dream Hostel | Luxury | ★ 8.6 | €31 |
| Pension Kern | Mid-range | ★ 8.2 | €37 |
| Hotel STARÝ PIVOVAR | Mid-range | ★ 7.7 | €40 |
| Gallery Hotel SIS | Mid-range | ★ 6.7 | €42 |
| Flat white flat | Mid-range | ★ 7.8 | €43 |
| Post 120 Suites | Luxury | ★ 8.6 | €61 |
| Ametyst Hotel Praha | Luxury | ★ 8.2 | €72 |
| Factory Suites | Luxury | ★ 8.8 | €74 |
| Hotel Troja | Luxury | ★ 8.8 | €75 |
| Figaro Suites | Luxury | ★ 8.8 | €78 |
| HONEST Smichov | Luxury | ★ 8.9 | €78 |
| Prague Urban Apartments 48 | Luxury | ★ 9.1 | €79 |
| EA Hotel Crystal Palace | Luxury | ★ 7.4 | €80 |
| Hotel Hartig | Luxury | ★ 8.8 | €80 |
| The Cloud One Prague, part of the Motel One Group | Luxury | ★ 8.6 | €81 |
What sightseeing costs in Prague
Recommended activities and tours.
Prague Castle
Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad; [ˈpraʃskiː ˈɦrat]) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia.
Castle
National Museum in Prague
The National Museum (NM; Czech: Národní muzeum) is a public museum dedicated to natural scientific and historical collections of the Czech Republic, its history, culture and people, among others. The museum was founded in 1818 by Kašpar Maria Šternberg.
National museum
Powder Tower
The Powder Tower or Powder Gate (Czech: Prašná brána) is a Gothic tower in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of the original city gates.
Tower
Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall (Czech: Staroměstská radnice) in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the city's most visited monuments. It is located in Old Town Square.
Museum
Basilica of St Peter and St Paul
The Basilica of St. Peter and St.
Church
Wenceslas Square
Wenceslas Square (Czech: Václavské náměstí, pronounced [ˈvaːtslafskɛː ˈnaːmɲɛstiː] , colloquially Václavák, pronounced [ˈvaːtslavaːk]; German: Wenzelsplatz) is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings.
Square
Old Town Square
Old Town Square (Czech: Staroměstské náměstí [ˈstaroˌmɲɛstskɛː ˈnaːmɲɛsciː] or colloquially Staromák [ˈstaromaːk] , German: Altstädter Ring) is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.
Square
Church of Our Lady before Týn
The Church of the Mother of God before Týn (in Czech Kostel Matky Boží před Týnem, also Týnský chrám ("Týn Church") or just Týn), or Church of Our Lady before Týn, is a Gothic church and a dominant feature of the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic. It has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century.
Church
St. George's Basilica
St. George's Basilica (Czech: Bazilika sv.
Church
Jewish Museum in Prague
The Jewish Museum in Prague (Czech: Židovské muzeum v Praze) is one of the oldest Jewish museums in Europe. Established in 1906, it preserves and presents the Jewish cultural heritage of Bohemia and Moravia.
Museum
Places referenced on Wikidata. Admission prices vary by season - check each venue's official site.
Paying less in Prague
What moves the needle
What each decision takes off the €1183 total, strongest lever first.
- − €658
Travel cheap rather than mid-range
Hostel or entry-level hotel, local canteens, public transport. Accommodation is where the gap opens up.
- − €320
Stay five nights instead of seven
Two fewer nights also removes two days of meals, transport and sightseeing.
- − €210
Travel as a pair
The room is shared, nothing else is. Travellers themselves name this as the strongest lever.
Differences computed from our own measurements, for a 7-night mid-range stay, excluding flights.
FAQ
FAQ - Prague
- How much should I budget for a trip to Prague?
- For a 7-day trip to Prague, expect roughly €509 - €3233 per person depending on your travel style, flights included. The budget profile (hostels, local food, public transit) sits at the lower end ; mid-range comfort sits in the middle ; luxury (premium hotel, fine dining) approaches the top.
- When is the best time to visit Prague?
- The best value is in June, with pleasant temperatures and usually cheaper flights than during peak tourist season. This window combines moderate crowds and lower airfare.
- How do I get around in Prague?
- Local transport (metro, bus, taxi) costs an average of €3 - €22 per day depending on your style. Public transit stays the cheapest option ; a day or weekly pass usually pays off after just two rides per day.
- How can I do Prague on a budget?
- For a cheap trip to Prague, target around €66 - €160 per day per person excluding flights: a hostel or budget hotel, meals at local eateries, public transit, and 1-2 free activities per day. Across a week, plan to land below the lower bound of the global range.
- What's the budget for a weekend in Prague?
- For a 3-day / 2-night weekend in Prague, plan around €252 - €543 per person, flights included. Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead and flying out Thursday evening / back Sunday evening cuts the total by 10-20 % on average.
- Is Prague an expensive or affordable destination?
- At 66 % of our reference index, Prague ranks among the most affordable destinations we track. In practice, a daily budget about 34 % below the average destination we track.
- How many days do you need in Prague?
- Plan 4 days for the essentials. A full week lets you add the surroundings without rushing, for roughly €480 more per person. Beyond ten days the cost grows linearly: each extra night adds about €160, lodging and daily spending included.
- Do you need a car in Prague?
- Our estimates assume public transport, which covers the centre and its near surroundings. Rental, fuel, parking and tolls are not included: if your route leaves the served area, add them as a separate line.
- How much cash should you bring to Prague?
- Bring €50 to €100 for the first days, until you see where cards work. When paying or withdrawing, decline the conversion into your home currency that terminals offer: it applies its own rate, consistently worse than your bank's.
At a glance
Wikidata, Wikipedia and Open-Meteo data
- Population
- 1.4M
- Area
- 496 km²
- Elevation
- 235 m
- Language
- Czech
- Currency
- Kč
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Founded
- 800
- Avg. July temp.
- 20°
- Avg. Jan. temp.
- 0°
- Rainy days / year
- 124
inhabitants
Czech Koruna
15° - 24°
-3° - 3°
About
Prague in brief
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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