Free Walking Tour Prague - How to eat in Prague on a budget (2024)

FAQs

How much is an average meal out in Prague? ›

A normal meal (not a beef steak or similar expensive stuff) is somewhere from CZK 70 (cheap restaurant/pub) to 150 in normal casual restaurant. An of course up to hundreds in more luxurious ones. Meal of the day may be somewhere around CZK 100-150 including soup.

Yes, compared to other European cities, eating out in Prague is relatively inexpensive. You can find a variety of budget-friendly options, from street food vendors to traditional pubs and restaurants. It's a great city for foodies on a budget!

If you plan paying cash in Prague, one person should have around 2000 – 2500 CZK / day. To cover all standard meals, drinks, tickets. But of course you can perfectly survive here with less than that. On the other hand 2500 CZK will not be enough for someone…

Depends on what kind of coffee and where you buy it. You should be able to get a good black coffee for about 50Kc. Lattes, mochas, and other "coffee plus other stuff" can be up to 100Kc and maybe more.

Tipping is very easy in the Czech Republic. Tips are usually never included in the final price (shouldn't be!) that's why it's polite to leave 10 % as a tip. However, only if you were satisfied. Tipping is not mandatory and you can leave whatever you think the service deserves.

Czech people are proud of their currency. If you wish to pay in cash, the majority of shops, bars, cafés and tourist attractions in Prague only accept Czech Crowns (CZK). Some larger hotels, shops and restaurants accept Euros (EUR) too, but not all.

Czechs tend to eat light at breakfast. A roll (rohlik -more like a mini-bagette) with a bit of cheese or butter, perhaps some ham; or perhaps a little sweet cake or a doughnut…or a bowl of cereal or musli. Or a few pieces of fruit.

What you Cannot miss in Prague? ›

Don't sleep on the deep-fried cheese sandwiches (smažený sýr). These thick slices of breaded Edam or Gouda cheese are breaded, fried, and served on a thick bun with mayo or tartar sauce. This may look like an upscale filet-o-fish, but it's one of the most authentic street foods you can find in Prague.

If you prefer cash in Prague and don´t want to pay by card at all, one person should have around 2500 CZK / pp / day. To cover all meals, drinks, tickets, basic grocery. This is equal to ca 110 euro. But of course, it also depends on your standards.

Many hotels list their rates in euros for the convenience of foreign guests, though of course you always have the option of paying in crowns. Long gone are the days when Czech merchants would accept U.S. dollars as payment for goods. Changing money is not a problem in the Czech Republic.

Covid hasn't changed the general cash preference. However, only very few places will not accept cards these days. I live in Prague and I don't even carry any cash on me most of the time. Most places that don't accept cards have some shady reasons for that, so it's better to avoid them anyway.

For budget travelers, planning ahead and researching activities and costs is crucial. On average, a budget traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $70 per day, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and activities. However, keep in mind that this can vary depending on your preferences and travel style.

Plan to tip around 10-15% in Prague restaurants. However, the exact tip amount when eating out in Prague depends on the place, occasion, and order size. It's customary to give your waiter or waitress a slightly higher tip than you would a bartender, as they are likely sharing their tip with the kitchen staff.

Most of the co*cktails are less than 200 CZK which is less than 6 GBP. So you should be fine.

Czech people are proud of their currency. If you wish to pay in cash, the majority of shops, bars, cafés and tourist attractions in Prague only accept Czech Crowns (CZK). Some larger hotels, shops and restaurants accept Euros (EUR) too, but not all.