Prague from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Prague, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Prague tripDay to day in Prague, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$31 | A$44 |
| A balanced mix | A$61 | A$74 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$89 | A$102 |
- Local transport: about A$12 a day. Taxi: A$4 to start, then A$2.29 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$20 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$3 a person a night, paid at your stay.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, pid.cz, prague.org; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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26°A
25°S
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14°N
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The most pleasant months are May to September. February is the driest month (32 mm of rain) and August the wettest (81 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Prague
Charles Bridgebridge · a couple of hoursGo at dawn to have it almost to yourself
Old Town Squaresquare · a couple of hours
Josefov Jewish Quarterneighbourhood · a couple of hours
Petřín Hill and Lookout Towerviewpoint · a couple of hours
Golden Lanestreet · a couple of hours
Prague Castlecastle · half a dayCome early; the noon guard change includes a fanfare
Old Royal Palace and Golden Lanepalace · a couple of hours
Karlštejn Castlecastle · a full dayBook ahead. Train S7 from Prague, 40 minutes; the inside is by guided tour only
Konopiště Castlecastle · half a day
Křivoklát Castlecastle · half a day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a 10-night trip to Prague cost from Australia?
About A$4,083 per person. Our planner priced 10 nights for 2 adults from Sydney, leaving 10 May 2027, at A$8,167 for both, home to home: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa; the lowest-cost version came to A$7,635. Priced on 2026-10-27; flight prices are estimates from recent fares.
How much does a day in Prague cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$44 a person a day eating street food, A$74 with a balanced mix and A$102 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Prague?
The most pleasant months are May to September. February is the driest month (32 mm of rain) and August the wettest (81 mm); daytime highs run from 1 to 26 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Czechia?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Prague?
Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Josefov Jewish Quarter, Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower, Golden Lane.
A real 10-night trip from Sydney, priced by our planner
A$8,167 for 2 adults, home to home, about A$4,083 per person
Leaving 10 May 2027: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa. The lowest-cost version came to A$7,635.
Priced on 2026-10-27; flight prices are estimates from recent fares. Your own dates and budget change the total.
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