How much to take with you to Prague. How much does it cost to travel to the Czech Republic?
Prague is wonderful old City with stone-paved streets, with red trams familiar from childhood, with a castle hovering over the Vltava and bridges. People come here for a weekend or a week or two and sometimes stay for a month, and some for a year. Compared to neighboring European capitals, it is considered inexpensive city, where you can not deny yourself anything. How much money should you take to Prague in 2018 to enjoy your holiday? Let's find out!
To determine the required amount, you should understand what the tourist is going to do in Prague. Walking only in Prague and rare metro trips, buying groceries in supermarkets and avoiding excursions will allow you to save a lot of money. If the traveler’s plans include going to restaurants and tasting beer and Czech national dishes, buying souvenirs for all your friends and relatives, traveling to other Czech cities, you will have to take an impressive amount of money with you.
Many tourists organize one-day tours on their own: they go to the train or bus station and go to any Czech city. A bus trip to Karlovy Vary will cost 8 euros (200 CZK), to Liberec - 3 EUR (76 CZK), to about 5 EUR (120 CZK). Traveling without guides is much cheaper and more profitable.
Cost of food and drinks
There is no shortage of cafes and restaurants in Prague's Old Town. These are tourist places where prices are set accordingly. In Prague, as in many European capitals, the rule applies: the farther from the center, the lower the prices in the cafe. Therefore, if a tourist is short on money, but he wants to try Czech cuisine, then he should go or travel, for example, to the Zizkov region, where for a portion of delicious svickova with sour cream they will charge him half as much as in the center. Wonderful inexpensive restaurants can be found on Konevova Street. The first courses cost approximately 1-1.75 euros (28-45 crowns), the second - from 5 euros (125 crowns). To anyone meat dish in the Czech Republic they will also bring a side dish and salad, so you don’t need to order them separately.
Even in popular, so-called tourist places, famous for their rich history and famous visitors, they serve huge portions. In the famous cafe “Slavia” on the corner of the embankment and Narodni Tržida Avenue, the sandwich will be the size of our loaf. It costs 6.5 euros (168 CZK). The average bill in Czech restaurants is about 15.5 (400 CZK).
Prague is the place to try beer. It will be served in any cafe or restaurant, but the most colorful places for tasting this foamy drink are called pivnitsa, that is, beer halls. A glass of beer in such establishments will cost 1-1.5 euros (24-40 CZK). In addition to drinks, pubs also serve food - steaks, goulash, fried potatoes and much more.
Products in supermarkets
People on a tight budget prefer to buy food in stores and cook for themselves. The question arises: “How much do the hottest items cost in local supermarkets?”
Of course, you can’t have a full lunch with a piece of bread or chocolate, but such products are ideal for a snack or breakfast. A chocolate bar in Prague costs at least 0.7 euros (20 CZK), a baguette will cost 0.5 EUR (15 CZK). Beer can be found for 0.35 euros (9 crowns) for 1 bottle or can. Sliced cheese - about 0.4 euros (10 crowns), sausages - 1.5 euros (40 crowns) and more. Vegetables and fruits are cheap in Prague. You can buy a whole bag of apples, plums, tomatoes, cucumbers for 4-8 euros (100-200 CZK).
The choice of products in local supermarkets is simply huge, but you don’t have to go for a kilogram of apples big store. You can go to the nearest vegetable shop and buy the freshest from local farmers. Seasonal fairs are often held in Prague squares, where producers of cheeses, mead, sausages, honey, and bread sell their products. Before you buy something at such a fair, you must first try the product. All products at fairs are cheaper than in stores.
Gifts and souvenirs
What to bring from Prague, and how much does it all cost? An excellent gift for a woman of any age would be jewelry with Turnov garnets. Czech garnets are small, so if the offered rings and earrings contain large stones, know that they are imported. The cost of silver items with garnets starts from 50-60 euros. Gold with garnets is much more expensive. You can buy jewelry in special jewelry shops, of which there are many in the Old Town.
Tourists from the CIS countries are partial to Czech crystal and Bohemian glass. Small glass figurines cost about 12 euros (300 CZK), dishes - from 20-30 EUR (500-750 CZK). Crystal chandeliers, which used to be a sign of prosperity, are still in high demand. Their prices start from 100-150 euros (2500-3750 CZK).
Czech shopping centers often have sales. Then you can buy high-quality blouses, trousers, sweaters, etc. for 20% of their cost. The most persistent buyers can wait for the maximum price reduction. In this case, trousers from Next or H&M can cost 6 euros (150 CZK), and blouses generally cost 3-4 EUR (75-100 CZK).
So, how much money should you take on vacation to Prague? If we ignore the cost of living, then 700-800 euros per person will be enough for a week. Of course, this doesn't mean you'll spend it all. You will just feel more confident with this money.
When going on a trip, everyone plans a budget and this action is absolutely correct. Based on how you are going to spend your vacation, the total cost of the vacation for each tourist may vary, because everyone plans a vacation within their budget.
Very often, when visiting Prague for the first time, tourists wonder how much money to take to Prague. In this article we will tell you, based on our own experience, how much money to take to Prague in order to have a joint vacation with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or wife.
The average stay of a tourist in Prague is a week, and we will start from that, based on two people.
Fare
This is where it all begins. To move around Prague, we will need to purchase a ticket for public transport. A weekly pass for one person will cost 670 CZK. Read more about how and where to buy a ticket.
Total: 1340 CZK.
Excursions
No information site or guidebook compares to a live guide. Therefore, I recommend booking one of the. Prices vary greatly, from 260 to 5000 CZK per person. average price excursions for 2-3 hours - 500 CZK.
Total: 1000 CZK.
Accommodation
Everything is individual here, everyone chooses according to their needs and abilities. We will help you choose the right hotel in Prague. We will not include living expenses in the final estimate; the cost usually depends on the location, as well as the amenities provided, and everyone’s concept of them is different.
Shopping / Souvenirs
This cannot be taken away from us; Russians in Prague are famous for buying everything without hesitation. Don't give in to temptation and make rash purchases in the center. In big ones you can buy everything much cheaper. Plan time for shopping, dedicate half a day to it, preferably the first half. We have a separate section about shopping in Prague. Let's average this expense column to 2000 crowns. The average price of a good souvenir does not exceed 200 CZK. Prices for branded clothing do not differ from prices throughout Europe. Once you get the discounts, you can get fully dressed for 100 euros.
Total: 2000 CZK
Nutrition
Almost every hotel includes a free breakfast; this is a seemingly insignificant, but very important detail. A good breakfast is the key to a good mood for the whole day. As practice shows, lunch comes down to a light snack between sightseeing. We will allocate 500 CZK per day for this. The main meal is in the evening. You'll be on your feet all day and by the evening you'll definitely feel tired. Be responsible when choosing the restaurant where you'll have your evening meal. You shouldn’t give in to “enticements” and go to attractions. Use ours, read reviews, choose the establishment that suits you. For example, " " is a win-win option. A full dinner for two, plus 5 glasses of beer per person, will cost about 800 CZK. Eating in Prague for one person is a little more expensive than for two people, since the dishes are often huge, and one portion is enough for two. It’s worth taking this into account, and calculate approximately the same amount as for two.
Total: 1300 CZK / 1 day, 9100 CZK / week
Attractions
If you use the information from our website about, you will be able to find out everything that guides usually talk about on foot or bus excursions. You can always type out the basic information and explore the city with your own guidebook.
If you move away from the center, you will see a significant difference in prices for the same dishes in different restaurants. It’s paradoxical, but more often in beer bars “for their own people” the food and service is much better than in central bars. Not everywhere, but generally, small bars are much cozier and the atmosphere is friendlier.
We wish you a good holiday!
This question is as slippery as watermelon rind. He is funny in his naivety, but also natural, like teenage acne...
For Visa gold card holders, figuring out these details is a complete hassle. To the lucky owners of the only hundred bucks, I suppose, too. However, the vast majority who carefully plan excursions in the Czech Republic and Prague do not.
Having been a guide in Prague for many years and regularly observing Tourists in their natural tourist environment, I boldly assert that the statistical majority of casinos, brothels and flights hot-air balloon may be interesting solely from an educational point of view. Having excluded from the program such Tsar Cannons, which turn the vacation budget into a pile of ashes with one shot, we will discuss something between “economy” and “business” class.
So. Expenditure.
1. Excursions.
This refers to excursions around Prague and outings around the Czech Republic. The excursions themselves. My pricing policy is “Golden Mean”. The excursion prices presented may well close the expendable part of this section.
2. Eat.
Part of the vacation of any normal Tourist involves a detailed study of the culinary flavor of the experimental country.
The Czech Republic is not only a Beer country, but also, definitely, Unexpectedly Tasty and Interesting. Studying Czech cuisine is doubly pleasant because it is so inexpensive. I have already shared my sacred knowledge that in frankly touristic places the prices are higher and the portions are smaller. If you don’t care about this aspect, then don’t pay any attention to restaurant geography. If you want to eat more for less money, turn off the trampled hiking trails. However, remember – in the Czech Republic every Tourist walks on a razor’s edge. The worst Tourist rapist is Mr. Gastronomic Suicide. Wise Georgians have a word for this occasion: “shemomejamo”, which loosely translated means “I accidentally ate all this” . So in the Czech Republic, not everyone is able to stop in time and push the plate away with a confident gesture, loudly saying “No” to it...
The average price of Dining Mountain is 10 euros. This is not the price of one separate dish, but something to accompany the beer and a plate with the main dish. A mug of beer, commonly called a půllitrom, will shoot a hole in the budget of 2.5 euros maximum. Products from well-known breweries range from 1.5 to 2.5 euros. A glass of beer delicacy will cost a little more.
Total. Starting from a moderately trained stomach, one Dining Mountain and a couple of liters is the volume that will still allow you to continue exploring Prague’s sights. Without taking into account superstandards in the form of the final compote with a bun, a piece of about 15 euros will be broken off from the vacation budget at a time and irrevocably.
Py. Sy. warns that eating this way more than twice a day is dangerous to health.
3. Moving in space.
Options.
- On foot,
- Using public transport,
- Taxi,
- Teleportation.
On foot. The cheapest and most reliable. During a period of careful exploration of the center of Prague with all its attractions, I recommend choosing this transport. As a result, you will visit everywhere and train your legs.
Public transport. Quite suitable and cheap. But... You have to work hard to understand how to get from point “A” to point “B” and take care of the preliminary acquisition of indulgences in case of an unforeseen meeting with the transport inquisitor. A few words about tickets and transport.
Taxi. The simplest, but more expensive than everything else. The average price per “km” is euro. This is if it's on the counter. It's better to call by phone. +42014014, for example. If you habitually catch a taxi on the street, you risk unexpectedly blowing a hole in your budget.
4. Shopping.
No topic in slipperiness compares to shopping.
Everything is completely intuitive. That's why I'll leave it without comment. A few words to ease the suffering.
5. Souvenirs from the Czech Republic.
A tourist who returns home without a souvenir is a strange tourist. I ranted on the topic “What to bring from the Czech Republic.” We agreed in today's discussions to balance between “business” and “economy”. Therefore, I hasten to inform you that the minimum that increases the weight of a flying suitcase is a magnet. For magnets, moles, plates and other souvenir tinsel, I recommend visiting Havelská Street. The souvenir market stretches its arms along the entire street. Absolutely the entire range of tourist jewelry is presented here at more than low prices than in souvenir shops. According to my observations, during short raids on this Field of Miracles, the “rander” loses an average of 30 euros.
6. Cultural recreation and entertainment.
We agreed not to discuss discos, nightclubs, casinos and brothels. But all sorts of museums, educational exhibitions, attractions and a zoo - yes. Entrance, of course, is paid in most cases. The approximate entry price is 8 euros for an adult. Children under 15 years old are, of course, cheaper. And for children under 6 years old, as a rule, it’s completely free.
To summarize, I will deliberately not draw a line and write some number under it. I saw my task only as approximate information about the costs for each day.
Dear Anya, if you decide to come to Prague in March-April, the prices for accommodation, food, and excursions may pleasantly surprise you. To avoid unnecessary living costs, you can stay in one of the many hostels in Prague itself or in the nearest suburbs. The infrastructure here is very well developed.
You can choose one of those whose services we ourselves have used. I give "spring" prices. In the summer months the price increases by 1-1.5 euros per person.
1. Advantage Hostel - located in the very center of Prague, at the intersection of Sokolska and Romanianska streets. All rooms are secured with a key card. Located 100 meters from the I.P.Pavlova metro station (line C) and 7 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti). An ideal starting point for exploring historical center cities:)
Prices - from 9.09 euros per person in a 5-6 bed room with all amenities to 10 euros in a 3-4 bed room. The price includes a very extensive buffet breakfast. For an additional (purely symbolic) fee of 1 euro, it is possible to take a “brake” with you on the excursion.
There is free Wi-Fi, TV in the lobby, a safe at the desk, luggage storage, a free map of Prague!
2. Old Prague Hostel - also located in the very center of Prague, only the prices here are slightly higher. The hostel is located a 3-minute walk from the Old Town, 5 minutes from the Jewish Quarter, 5 minutes from Wenceslas Square. International standard - there are non-smoking rooms.
Address: Benedictinskaya street, building 2.
The price includes a buffet, Wi-Fi, luggage storage in the room, lounge with TV/sat, DVD. You can take sandwiches to take away - payment is 1.1 euros. There is a cafe and a mini supermarket.
Daily price for one person:
In a room for 6-8 people - 10.47 euros;
In a 3-4 bed room - 11.40 euros.
In March-April, Prague guides also conduct excursions at a discount. If this is your first time in Prague, I recommend taking advantage of the “First Time in Prague” and “Prague at Night” excursions. Both last 4-4.5 hours. The cost for groups of 10-15 people is 320 Czech crowns (about 11.80 euros).
The joy of meeting a new country for the first time can easily be overshadowed on the very first day. After all, the inexperienced traveler is surrounded by tourist traps at every step - you just have to go to a cafe, store or currency exchange office without knowing certain nuances. However, every scrap has its own trick... Our tips will certainly help you not only save money, but also avoid becoming a victim of Prague scammers.
Trap #1. What is the first thing you do when you arrive in new country? Change money. And here the first Prague trap awaits you - one of the most important in Prague. There is a hidden commission in exchange offices in the capital of the Czech Republic. Even if “0% commission” is written on the window, this does not at all guarantee that you will receive as many crowns as you calculated at the specified rate. Therefore, ask about the amount you will receive BEFORE you hand over the currency at the window. Because then you won’t be able to do anything - the banking operation cannot be reversed. And neither scandals nor calling the police will help you.
You can protect yourself from the nervous procedure of currency exchange - go to Arab exchange offices. Yes, the Arabs are the most honest in Prague! There they will not charge you any commission; the employee will first show you the final amount on a calculator.
Here are some Arabic addresses exchange offices in Prague:
1. Provaznická Lane;
2. Panská 6;
3. Panská 4;
4. Náměstí Republiky 1 in mall Palladium
Trap #2. The second trap also relates to the exchange of money. Never, under any circumstances, change money in Prague on the street, from your hands - they will slip you Hungarian forints, which are vaguely similar to Czech crowns and cost practically nothing, or Bulgarian levs.
Trap #3. Portions in Prague cafes are huge. With a few exceptions, one serving is enough for two - dishes in Prague are not only large, but also very filling. However, the waiters are unlikely to warn you that it is better to order boar's knee for two. Therefore, if a dish is unknown to you, order one first. If it’s not enough for you, you can always order more. This will allow you to save some money. If you still haven’t calculated your strengths, you don’t have to languish over a plate like Koschey over gold - you can always take what you haven’t eaten with you by asking the waiter to pack the food.
Trap #4. Also connected with food, cafes and waiters. And where the waiters are, there are tips. Remember: in Prague it is forbidden to include tips in the bill. They are at the discretion of the visitor. Therefore, if on the check you see the line “сouvert” or “сouvertа” with a certain amount opposite, cross it out if you do not agree with the indicated amount. Some establishments may include a 15% or 20% tip in the bill. Even if they start arguing with you, call the police - you are right!
Trap #5. Controllers in public transport Prague is not recognizable in any way - no badges, no corporate uniform. A man with a token in his hand will simply appear in front of you. The fine for traveling without a ticket in Prague is up to 1200 Czech crowns, or €50. Therefore, if this money in your wallet is not superfluous, buy coupons!
The fare payment system in Prague is different from what we are used to. In the capital, there are uniform coupons for all types of transport, differentiated by travel time. If you do not plan to travel a lot by metro, you can buy a ticket for 30 minutes - 24 CZK. 30 minutes is enough to travel by metro from the center of Prague to a remote residential area - for example, Prague 10. If you expect to travel by metro often, buy a three-day pass or a week pass.
Important! If you plan to return to the hotel later, leave some change for the machines in the metro - the ticket offices close at 20.00 and after this time you can only buy a ticket from the machine.
Trap #6. You can pay for purchases in some stores in Prague not only in Czech crowns, but also in euros. But in this case, the seller tells you the course he wants. Naturally, it will be beneficial to him, not to you.
Trap #7. Be careful when making payments in shops and especially in taxis - instead of a coin with a face value of 50 crowns (about €2), you may be given a 10 or 20 crown that looks similar to it in change.
Trap #8. In Prague, unlike, for example, Krakow, entrances to almost all churches and cathedrals are paid. Yes, Czechs do not hesitate to take money, and sometimes considerable money, for visiting shrines. Add this expense item to your list of expected expenses.
Trap #9. Tax free in Prague, in some stores you can return it on the spot - directly to the card. However, it is very easy to get into trouble here, since this service is best used by those who plan to fly from the Czech Republic by air. In the store you will be given a long orange receipt, which you need to “redeem” at the airport and throw in a special box. The catch is that you can ONLY redeem it at the airport. If you are leaving by land transport, this cannot be done at the border - it is not provided for by the procedure. When you arrive home, the check will have to be mailed back. And if it does not return in time or gets lost somewhere along the way, the money returned to you from the purchase will simply be debited from the card. Therefore, in the case of a land departure, issue a regular Tax free check at a Czech store. The minimum purchase amount must be 2000 CZK (€73) in one store on one day.
Trap #10. The limit for importing alcohol into Belarus is 3 liters INCLUDING beer. Therefore, anything that is above the norm, even if it is Pilsner Urquell straight from the factory in Pilsen, will either have to be drunk on the spot at the border or thrown away. There is no third.
Trap #11. Inflated prices in tourist places are common. Therefore, so that you do not overpay, we offer you a certain price indicator. Using it, you can determine whether the prices in the cafe are too high. Yes, in a cafe acceptable prices, if: a glass of Czech beer costs up to 35 CZK, and a glass of Czech wine costs up to 40 CZK.
But the famous Czech Becherovka, which many take as a souvenir, should cost no more than 180 Czech crowns per bottle. Everything else is the machinations of greedy businessmen. By the way, it is best to buy Becherovka in its homeland - in Karlovy Vary, in a company store.
Trap #12. Turkish gold is most often sold in Prague jewelry stores.
Trap #13. When going for a walk around Prague, be sure to take documents with you - passport, insurance. Leave photocopies of your passport at the hotel. Travel agency managers often advise doing the opposite, but in Prague this rule works exactly like this: take only original documents with you.
We wish you a pleasant first acquaintance with Prague. As, in fact, the second one - rest assured, you will return there again! Tested for myself.
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