Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Czechia

Accommodation

$12-35 per night

Dorm beds in hostels, budget guesthouses, shared rooms, basic private rooms in older establishments

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Street food, local pubs (hospoda), self-catering from supermarkets, traditional Czech canteens, lunch menus at local restaurants

Transportation

$3-12 per day

Public trams, buses, metro, walking, occasional regional trains, student transport passes

Activities

$5-25 per day

Free walking tours, public parks, some museum entries, self-guided exploration, occasional paid attractions

Eat lunch menus at local restaurants instead of dinner - typically 40-60% cheaper for the same establishments

Use public transport day passes instead of individual tickets - usually saves 30-50% on transportation costs

Visit museums on designated free days or reduced-price evenings - can save 50-100% on cultural activities

Shop at local supermarkets and prepare some meals yourself - reduces food costs by 60-80%

Book accommodation outside Prague's Bratislava but near metro lines - typically 30-50% cheaper with easy access

Drink beer at local pubs (hospoda) rather than tourist bars - usually 50-70% less expensive

Take advantage of student discounts if eligible - many attractions offer 25-50% reductions

Eating only in tourist areas around major attractions - typically costs 100-200% more than local neighborhoods

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using excellent public transport - increases transport costs by 300-500%

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season - can cost 50-100% more than advance bookings

Exchanging money at airport or tourist exchange offices - usually 5-15% worse rates than banks or ATMs