Cheap Prague
Prague is one of Europe's most beautiful medieval cities and at the same time one of the most affordable. Wizz Air flies direct from Eindhoven in about 1 hour 45 minutes, the trolleybus and metro to the centre cost about 2 euros and a traditional goulash with dumplings comes to 6-7 euros. Here are all the budget tips for an affordable weekend in Prague.
A long weekend in Prague (3 nights) costs around 200-260 euros per person in shoulder season, including a return flight from Eindhoven. Wizz Air flies direct in about 1 hour 45 minutes, with tickets from around 44 euros return. Trolleybus and metro take you from the airport to the centre for 2 euros. Goulash with dumplings costs 6-7 euros.
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and combines medieval architecture, historic bridges and a vibrant nightlife with surprisingly low prices. Also check our comprehensive Prague travel guide for neighbourhoods, sights and the best day trips.
Cheapest months and flights
- Low season: January and February Flight tickets to Prague are cheapest then, from around 44-80 euros return from Eindhoven. Hotels are 30-40% cheaper than in summer. Temperatures of 0-5 degrees: dress warmly but perfect for cosy pubs and Prague blanketed in snow.
- Flights from Eindhoven: Wizz Air direct Wizz Air operates up to 18 flights per week directly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Prague (PRG) in about 1 hour 45 minutes, with return fares from around 44 euros when booked early. Ryanair and Transavia also fly this route. From Schiphol, KLM, Czech Airlines and Transavia fly daily.
- Best value: March-April and October Temperatures of 8-18 degrees, little mass tourism and significantly lower prices than the summer peak. In April Prague is covered in blossom. Avoid Christmas and New Year (the most expensive weeks of the year).
Free and cheap attractions
- Charles Bridge: free day and night, most beautiful before 08:00 The medieval bridge with 30 baroque statues is free 24 hours a day. Early morning before 08:00 the bridge is almost empty: that is when photos are most beautiful and the atmosphere most impressive.
- Prague Castle grounds and gardens: free The castle courtyards and gardens (open 06:00-22:00 in summer) are free to enter. You pay separately for museums and the cathedral interior (typically 12-15 euros for the combination package). The view over the city is free and spectacular.
- Astronomical Clock (Orloj): free show every hour In the Old Town Square the medieval astronomical clock strikes every hour with a free show of moving figures. The bell tower costs about 7 euros, but the show itself is free to watch from outside.
- Vysehrad fortress: free alternative to the castle area The medieval Vysehrad fortress offers free panoramic views over the Vltava, medieval ruins and the cemetery with graves of Antonin Dvorak and Bedrich Smetana. No tourist crowds.
- John Lennon Wall: free iconic photo opportunity in Mala Strana The colourful peace wall in the Mala Strana district is always accessible and free.
Cheap transport in Prague
From the airport to the centre, the combination of trolleybus 59 and metro is the cheapest option: about 2 euros per trip (90-minute ticket 50 CZK). Take trolleybus 59 to metro station Nadrazi Veleslavin (Line A), then continue to Mustek or Staromestska in the centre. Journey time about 35-45 minutes. Within the city a day pass costs 5 euros (120 CZK). Trams run through the night.
Budget eating in Prague
Prague is wonderfully affordable outside the tourist streets. In the neighbourhoods of Vinohrady, Zizkov and Smichov you pay no tourism surcharge. A goulash with dumplings costs in a local pub 130-180 CZK (5-7 euros).
Half a litre of local beer in a non-tourist cafe costs 30-50 CZK (1.20-2 euros). The Zizkov neighbourhood is the insider tip: more pubs per head of population than anywhere else, with beer for 1.20 euros and meals for 6 euros.
How much does a cheap weekend in Prague cost?
In low or shoulder season a long weekend in Prague (3 nights) costs around 200-260 euros per person: return flight from Eindhoven about 80 euros (book early via Wizz Air), hostel dorm about 13-18 euros per night (40-55 euros for 3 nights), trolleybus and metro return from airport about 4 euros, food about 20 euros per day including goulash and beer, 24-hour public transport pass about 5 euros per day, and 1-2 paid attractions about 15 euros. In true low season (January-February) the weekend budget can sometimes stay below 180 euros.
Similar Central European destinations
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Frequently asked questions about cheap Prague
When is the cheapest time to visit Prague?
January and February are the cheapest months for both flights and hotels in Prague: tickets from around 44-80 euros return from Eindhoven, hotels 30-40% cheaper than in summer. The best value is in March-April and October-November: pleasant weather for city walking, few crowds and significantly lower prices. Avoid December (Christmas markets, highest prices) and July-August.
Can I fly direct from Eindhoven to Prague?
Yes. Wizz Air flies direct from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Prague (PRG) in about 1 hour 45 minutes, with up to 18 flights per week. Ryanair and Transavia also fly this route. From Amsterdam Schiphol there are also daily connections from KLM, Czech Airlines and Transavia. Booking early gives return fares from around 44 euros in low season.
How do I get cheaply from the airport to Prague city centre?
The cheapest option is trolleybus 59 combined with the metro: together about 2 euros per trip (90-minute ticket 50 CZK). Take trolleybus 59 from the airport to metro station Nadrazi Veleslavin (Line A, green) then continue to the centre (Mustek or Staromestska). Journey time about 35-45 minutes. The Airport Express bus costs 8 euros single but is faster and handier with luggage.
What are the best free attractions in Prague?
Prague has much to see for free. Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) is free 24 hours a day and most beautiful before 08:00. The castle courtyards and gardens of Prague Castle are free, though you pay for museums and the cathedral interior. The Astronomical Clock (Orloj) puts on a free show every hour. The Vysehrad fortress offers a free alternative: panoramic views, medieval ruins and the cemetery of Dvorak and Smetana. The John Lennon Wall in Mala Strana is a free iconic photo opportunity.
How much does a cheap weekend in Prague cost?
In shoulder or low season a long weekend in Prague (3 nights) costs around 200-260 euros per person: return flight from Eindhoven around 80 euros (book early via Wizz Air), hostel dorm around 13-18 euros per night (40-55 euros for 3 nights), trolleybus and metro return from airport around 4 euros, food around 20 euros per day including goulash and beer, and 1-2 paid attractions around 15 euros. In true low season (January-February) the weekend budget can sometimes stay below 180 euros.
🗺️ Cheap accommodation in Prague
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