How much does a trip to Czechia cost?

A tailor-made Czechia trip with travoHolidays starts from about US$1,090 per person for 5 nights, or about US$1,320 per person for a 4-night Christmas markets break, two sharing, land only. Budget separately for international flights, any visa you need, meals and the Prague tourist fee if it is not already included.

Package prices are travoHolidays package prices, November 2026. Other figures come from official sources listed at the end. Czechia's currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro.

Our Czechia package prices

These are starting prices per person, based on two sharing, land only, excluding international flights. Prices vary by travel date, hotel and room type. The Christmas trip costs more per night (roughly US$330 per person against roughly US$218 for the castles route) because Advent is one of Prague's busiest and most expensive periods.

Official fixed costs: visas, ETIAS and entry

What you pay to enter depends on your nationality. Czechia is in the Schengen area. Travellers who need a short-stay visa pay EUR 90 per adult and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11, with children under 6 exempt, according to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of November 2026). Fees are set in euros and may be collected in local currency at consulates.

As of November 2026, the official EU ETIAS website states that ETIAS is not yet in operation; it is expected to start in the last quarter of 2026. Once it launches, visa-exempt visitors will pay EUR 20, and applicants under 18 or over 70 will be exempt. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational since 10 April 2026 and is free.

Taxes and sightseeing costs

Prague charges a local tourist fee of CZK 50 per person per night, in force since 1 January 2022 according to the City of Prague, and the first day of a stay is not charged. Hotels collect it, so check whether your quote already includes it.

The Prague Castle main circuit includes the cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane. Castle prices are reviewed periodically, so confirm the current rate on the official website before you go.

What drives the price of a Czechia trip

• Season: Christmas, New Year and summer are the priciest periods in Prague; January to March is usually the cheapest.
• Location: hotels within walking distance of Old Town Square cost more than those a tram ride away.
• Excursions: private guided days to Český Krumlov or Karlštejn Castle add more than scheduled trains.
• Hotel class: boutique and 5-star hotels in historic buildings come at a premium.
• Trip length: adding a second base outside Prague often improves value per night.

Ways to save

• Travel in spring or autumn; our month-by-month Czechia guide shows the quieter periods.
• Pay in koruna rather than accepting a euro conversion at card terminals or shops.
• Use trams and the metro in Prague instead of taxis for most journeys.
• Spend part of your stay in a smaller town, such as Kutná Hora or Karlovy Vary, where hotels are often better value.
• Change money only at banks or official exchange offices; UK government advice warns that cash offered on the street is often counterfeit.

Putting it together: an example budget

Take two adults on the 5-night Prague and Bohemian Castles trip, starting from about US$1,090 each. If the Prague tourist fee is not already in the quote, it adds up to CZK 100 per night for the couple (CZK 50 each), or up to CZK 500 over five nights, depending on how the first day is counted. Two adult main-circuit tickets for Prague Castle add CZK 900 on the castle's official price list.

On top of this, set aside money for meals, local transport, optional concerts and shopping. These vary widely with your style, so your specialist can suggest a realistic daily budget for the hotels and areas you choose.

Money: koruna, cards and cash

Czechia uses the Czech koruna (CZK). Cards are widely accepted in Prague and larger towns, while smaller cafés and market stalls may prefer cash. Use bank ATMs, and when a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, choosing koruna usually gives a better rate. For more practical advice, read our Czechia travel guide for first-time visitors or explore the regions on our Czechia destination page.

Want a quote for your own dates and hotel style? Ask our specialists to price your Czechia trip.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic — Visa fee schedule
2. European Union — What is ETIAS
3. European Union — What you need to apply for ETIAS
4. City of Prague — Local tourist fee
5. Prague Castle — Price list
6. GOV.UK — Czech Republic travel advice: entry requirements
7. GOV.UK — Czech Republic travel advice: safety and security