Mid-Range Travel Guide: Czechia

Accommodation

$45-120 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, well-located 3-star properties, apartment rentals

Food & Dining

$25-55 per day

Mix of traditional Czech restaurants, casual dining, some tourist-area establishments, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Public transport with occasional taxis, rideshares, some intercity trains, rental bikes

Activities

$20-60 per day

Paid museum entries, guided tours, castle visits, cultural performances, beer tours, day trips

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