Prague from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Prague, when to go, the visa for British travellers 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 | £17 | £23 |
| A balanced mix | £32 | £39 |
| Mostly restaurants | £47 | £54 |
- Local transport: about £7 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £1.21 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £11 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £2 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 GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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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.
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 day in Prague cost?
Food and getting around come to about £23 a person a day eating street food, £39 with a balanced mix and £54 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.
What should I not miss in Prague?
Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Josefov Jewish Quarter, Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower, Golden Lane.
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