Finding out how much a trip to the Czech capital in 2021 costs. We study food prices in Prague (shops, cafes and restaurants), fare, hotel and ticket prices, excursions and attractions. We calculate how much a week of rest in Prague costs.
Exchange rate: 1 Czech crown (CZK) ≈ 3 RUB.
How much is a ticket to Prague
Flights to Prague from Moscow are inexpensive - there are always direct flights for 9-13 thousand rubles round trip. To fly from St. Petersburg is a little more expensive - 11-16 thousand rubles.
The cheapest air tickets are usually for flights with a transfer (in Kiev, Riga and other European cities). For example, AirSerbia has inexpensive tickets with a stopover in Belgrade - from 8-9 thousand rubles.
Flights "Victory"... The Russian low-cost airline does not yet fly to Prague, but there are flights to Karlovy Vary and Bratislava - you can buy cheap tickets for a promotion, and get from these cities by bus. We were just returning to Moscow not from Prague, but went to Vienna for a day and Bratislava for a day - we saw the cities and flew away "Pobeda". It's quick and easy, plus you can see other cities in one trip.
Where can I find cheap tickets? Use the search engines Aviasales and Skyscanner - they compare prices of all airlines. Find out the secrets of finding cheap flights.
Don't forget about insurance! She will save you from expenses in case of emergency. Submit it on Sravn.Ru or Cherehapa services. Cost - from 300 rubles per week.
Prices for tours to Prague - 2021
How much does a tour to Prague cost? The tours are inexpensive. In spring and summer, the cheapest tours for two cost 30-40 thousand rubles. Vouchers to 3 * and 4 * hotels cost approximately the same - from 45-55 thousand, and in 5 * hotels it is already much more expensive - from 90 thousand rubles.
Last Minute Tours search on the services Level.Travel and Travelata - they will find the best deals among different tour operators. Want to save money? Learn our 7 rules for buying tours online.
You can save money by booking early and buying a hot tour. Traditionally, prices for vouchers are increased in summer and winter holidays.
Food Prices in Prague - 2021
Prices in cafes and restaurants in Prague
Food prices in Prague are not high. The cost of meals depends on the level of the establishment. We will be looking at budget cafes, pubs and mid-range restaurants.
How much does it cost to eat in Prague? A budget breakfast costs approximately CZK 70-140. Often in hotels, it is already included in the price. Lunch in Prague costs 70-200 CZK and is a business lunch (denní nabídka): main course, salad, dessert and drink. This is the main meal, the portions are filling and large. Dinner at a tourist restaurant costs 1000-1500 CZK for two. If you want to save money on dinner, look for pubs where you can not only drink beer, but also eat inexpensively (snacks cost about CZK 100-150 per person).
By the way, try the local hot dogs (15-40 CZK) for a good snack. A cup of coffee in a restaurant costs 40-60 CZK. It is cheaper to buy coffee from vending machines or to take away (20-40 CZK). Kebabs start at 70 CZK.
Prompt: to eat cheaper in establishments for local, beer and Asian restaurants, where there is a buffet. Read about where to eat cheap in Prague.
How much does beer cost in Prague
Beer in Prague is cheap (even taking into account the current ruble exchange rate). Drinks are presented in nápojový lístek... Prices vary depending on the variety and the brewery. Draft beer can be purchased in the range of 30-45 CZK for 0.5 liters. A bottle of beer in a shop costs 8-25 CZK.
We loved the pivnice U Járy in Zizkov, where they offer a dense Pardubice porter (Porter 19 °) for 45 CZK. We are not lovers of alcohol, but this porter has blown us away.
Food prices in Prague in 2021
Prices for food and groceries in Prague are average and may vary from store to store. Here's an example of prices at the Albert store where we used to buy groceries:
| Sausage (100 g) | from 20 CZK |
| Brie cheese and camembert (100 g) | 20-50 CZK |
| Niva blue cheese (100 g) | 15-20 CZK |
| Wine | from 80 CZK |
| "Becherovka" | 200-300 CZK |
| Beer (depends on the variety) | 8-25 CZK |
| Bread (360 g) | from 10 CZK |
| Oranges | 25-50 CZK |
| Bananas | from 20 CZK |
| Yogurt | from 8 CZK |
| Milk (1 l) | 18-25 CZK |
Prices for hotels in Prague in 2021
Hostels. Hostel prices in Prague start from 8 euros per person per night in a common room - for example, we recommend Residence V Tunich 14, it is located in Prague 2, not far from the Old Town. In general, there are hostels at every step in Prague.
Hotels. Prices for hotels in the center of Prague in high season start at about from 35 euros... It's cheaper to rent a double room in a hostel (from 23 euros), but the bathroom will be shared. In a 3 * hotel - from 40 euros. It is cheaper to live outside the center - hotel apartments cost from 21 euros. We have a selection of cozy apartments and budget hotels in the center of Prague.
Personal experience. We stayed in an excellent Royal Court Hotel 3 * for 32 euros not far from Wenceslas Square. We also rented a cozy apartment in Zizkov for 27 euros per day.
Look for hotels with discounts on Rumguru. Here are the main rules for finding hotels. Do you want to live at home in Prague? Then rent an apartment on Airbnb.
Fare in Prague - 2021
It is better to get around the city by public transport - fares are low. There are metro, buses and trams. Here's how much transport tickets cost in Prague:
- for 30 minutes - 24 kroons;
- for 90 minutes - 32 CZK;
- for 24 hours - 110 CZK;
- 3 days - 310 CZK;
- for 1 month - 670 CZK.
Tickets are valid for all types of transport. During the specified time, you can change as much as you like. At the entrance, the ticket must be validated. You can buy a ticket at a machine, ticket office or kiosks.
How much does a taxi cost in Prague? Boarding - 40 CZK, price per km - 20-28 CZK. A taxi to Prague airport costs 400-800 CZK, so use public transport. If you have a lot of luggage, you can order a transfer on the Kiwi Taxi website - you can choose the type of car on the service.
Prices for excursions in Prague - 2021
Look for author's interesting excursions on the sites Sputnik8 and Tripster. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
In Prague, locals offer many interesting excursions. There are even free ones in English. Groups usually gather at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
Here's how much tours in Prague cost:
- "Magic and mysticism of Prague" - 15 euros.
- Cesky Krumlov and Hluboka nad Vltavou castle - 33 euros.
- "Hidden Prague and the underground" - 15 euros.
- Beer quest in Prague - 40 euros.
Many excursions are offered from Prague, mostly in groups. They are inexpensive: to Vienna - from 47 euros, Dresden - from 26 euros, Paris - from 110 euros, to Bavaria for 2 days - 122 euros.
Prices for attractions in Prague
The main attraction for all tourists in Prague is the Old Town Square. From there it is easy to get to the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge (and from there to Mala Strana).
Much can be seen for free, many are cheap. Here are the prices for some popular attractions:
| Prague Castle | 250-350 CZK |
| Tyn temple | 25 CZK |
| Town Hall Tower | 250 CZK |
| Jewish Museum | 330-550 CZK |
| Alphonse Mucha Museum | 250 CZK |
| Franz Kafka Museum | 200 CZK |
| Exhibition Palace | 200 CZK |
| National Gallery | 300 CZK |
How to save money on attractions? Read our article Prague: 8 Free Museums and 17 Points of Interest.
How much does a 3, 5 and 7 day trip to Prague cost?
It is difficult to calculate how much a trip to Prague for 3, 5 and 7 days costs - there are many nuances that are difficult to take into account. Someone is not ready to live in a common room in a hostel, and someone does not want to eat in budget establishments. In addition, everyone has different spending on transport and entertainment. But we still calculated the minimum that would be obtained with a budget independent trip to Prague.
The minimum includes:
- flight from Moscow with a transfer and back - 3200 kroons (9000 rubles);
- visa and service fee - 1530 kroons (35 + 25 euros);
- three meals a day at minimum prices - 270 kroons per day (10.5 euros);
- hotel accommodation for one person - 450 kroons per day (17.5 euros);
- main attractions - 825 CZK (32 euros).
Everyone's needs are different, so the amount is conditional. However, it gives an idea of how much a week in Prague costs, if you are content with little and save.
How much does a trip to Prague cost per person:
- for 3 days - 7,720 kroons (303 euros or 23,500 rubles);
- for 5 days - 9160 kroons (360 euros or 28,000 rubles);
- for 7 days - 10,600 kroons (415 euros or 32,000 rubles).
The cost of our trip to Prague amounted to 35,000 rubles (at the euro rate - 70 rubles) for 8 full days for two without air tickets (we flew to Prague from Amsterdam - we had a big euro tour). Our expenses were as follows:
| Hotel and apartment | 20,000 rubles |
| Food (cafes and supermarkets) | 10 400 rubles |
| sights | 3 200 rubles |
| Transport (metro + train) | 1,400 rubles |
| Total | 35,000 rubles |
