Czech Republic
Prague travel budget: what to plan for
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.
Bridges, castle, and affordable beer. Budget a weekend or a week with confidence.
- 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
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.
Why go
Why visit Prague
With a cost index of 83 % versus London, Prague sits comfortably in the middle of the price spectrum.
A standard 7-night trip averages €1120 per person at mid-range comfort, flights from London included. Booking off-season (February) saves up to 69 % on the airfare alone, freeing up budget to upgrade lodging or activities.
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.
Seasonality
When to go and what it costs
Peak season in Prague is summer (June through August): hotel and flight rates climb 30-60 % above winter levels. For an off-peak trip, July combines decent weather and still-reasonable prices.
Money saving
How to cut the Prague budget
Start with lodging, the heaviest line in the budget. In Prague, a hotel 1 or 2 metro stops from the hyper-center often costs half what an equivalent charges right in the middle. Booking timing matters too: aim for 6 to 8 weeks before departure, not the night before, not a year out.
Trip dates weigh as much as hotel choice. For Prague, a shoulder-season departure cuts the flight by 69 % versus peak. That leaves activities: one well-chosen guided tour or day trip per day beats a string of rushed paid tickets.
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
€61
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €22
- Meal
- €12
- Transit / day
- €3
Comfort
€134
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €60
- Meal
- €22
- Transit / day
- €8
Luxury
€352
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €180
- Meal
- €50
- Transit / day
- €22
Weather & best time to visit
Average temperatures and conditions by month in Prague.
Best month to visitJune
Where to sleep in Prague
The hotels we measured
Accommodation picks by price range.
Bed in shared dormitory near the city centre
Hostel, standard (4.7/10) from 35 reviews.
Travel&Joy backpackers
Hostel, decent (7.6/10) from 2,799 reviews.
Czech Inn
Hostel, well rated (8.2/10) from 3,824 reviews.
Drunken Monkey Hostel
Hostel, well rated (8.1/10) from 6,027 reviews.
Hotel Astra
Hotel, decent (7.9/10) from 4,862 reviews.
ARTHARMONY Pension & Hostel
Hostel, well rated (8.1/10) from 540 reviews.
Union Hotel Prague
Hotel, decent (7.7/10) from 6,332 reviews.
COLORFACTORY SPA Hotel - Czech Leading Hotels
Hotel, rated excellent (9.1/10) from 14,990 reviews.
Hotel Opera
Hotel, well rated (8.1/10) from 2,154 reviews.
All observed hotels in Prague
24 properties, nightly rate for a 2-night stay arriving 15 October 2026.
| Hotel | Category | Rating | From / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed in shared dormitory near the city centre | Budget | ★ 4.7 | €13 |
| Travel&Joy backpackers | Budget | ★ 7.6 | €14 |
| Czech Inn | Budget | ★ 8.2 | €15 |
| Clown and Bard Hostel | Budget | ★ 7.5 | €16 |
| Sir Toby's Midtown | Budget | ★ 8.5 | €16 |
| Drunken Monkey Hostel | Mid-range | ★ 8.1 | €16 |
| Hostel HOMEr - Old Town Square | Budget | ★ 7 | €17 |
| Hostel Jasmin | Budget | ★ 7 | €17 |
| Hostel DO-RE-MI | Budget | ★ 7.4 | €17 |
| Hotel Astra | Mid-range | ★ 7.9 | €37 |
| ARTHARMONY Pension & Hostel | Mid-range | ★ 8.1 | €43 |
| Hotel Wilhelm | Mid-range | ★ 8 | €44 |
| Union Hotel Prague | Luxury | ★ 7.7 | €50 |
| Hotel Legie | Mid-range | ★ 8.1 | €55 |
| HOTEL ARÉNA | Mid-range | ★ 8.4 | €55 |
| Botel Racek | Mid-range | ★ 8.6 | €58 |
| Vila Lanna | Mid-range | ★ 8.8 | €61 |
| COLORFACTORY SPA Hotel - Czech Leading Hotels | Luxury | ★ 9.1 | €83 |
| Hotel Opera | Luxury | ★ 8.1 | €92 |
| The Cloud One Prague | Luxury | ★ 8.6 | €107 |
| Hotel U Zlateho jelena | Luxury | ★ 8.2 | €108 |
| Wenceslas Square Hotel - Czech Leading Hotels | Luxury | ★ 9.1 | €111 |
| Hotel Garden Court | Luxury | ★ 8.7 | €111 |
| Metropolitan Old Town Hotel - Czech Leading Hotels | Luxury | ★ 9.1 | €119 |
Things to do 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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