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🇨🇿 Czech Republic

Prague's spires and astronomical clock, hilltop castles, spa towns and the world's best (and cheapest) beer — the Czech Republic is Central Europe's gem.

Schengen visa 📅 Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct 💵 $100/day avg
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Capital
Prague
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Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
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Language
Czech
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Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$45 – $300
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Prague (PRG)
Overview

Why travellers love Czech Republic

Prague is the star — its Old Town, Charles Bridge and castle are pure fairytale — while Český Krumlov and the spa towns reward day trips.

It's beautiful, walkable and excellent value for Europe.

Where to go

Top places in Czech Republic

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Prague

Prague

🗓 3 days

Old Town, castle and Charles Bridge.

CultureRomanceNightlife
Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov

🗓 1 day

A perfectly preserved medieval town.

RomanceHistory
Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora

🗓 1 day

The eerie bone church and silver history.

History
Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

🗓 1 day

Elegant colonnaded spa town.

Relax
Plan day by day

Czech Republic itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Prague → Český Krumlov → Kutná Hora
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$225 – $1,500
1–2

Prague

Old Town, castle and Charles Bridge.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance · Nightlife
3–4

Český Krumlov

A perfectly preserved medieval town.

🗓 2 days✨ Romance · History
5

Kutná Hora

The eerie bone church and silver history.

🗓 1 day✨ History
Route
Prague → Český Krumlov → Kutná Hora → Karlovy Vary
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$315 – $2,100
1–2

Prague

Old Town, castle and Charles Bridge.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance · Nightlife
3–4

Český Krumlov

A perfectly preserved medieval town.

🗓 2 days✨ Romance · History
5–6

Kutná Hora

The eerie bone church and silver history.

🗓 2 days✨ History
7

Karlovy Vary

Elegant colonnaded spa town.

🗓 1 day✨ Relax
Route
Prague → Český Krumlov → Kutná Hora → Karlovy Vary
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$450 – $3,000
1–3

Prague

Old Town, castle and Charles Bridge.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · Romance · Nightlife
4–6

Český Krumlov

A perfectly preserved medieval town.

🗓 3 days✨ Romance · History
7–8

Kutná Hora

The eerie bone church and silver history.

🗓 2 days✨ History
9–10

Karlovy Vary

Elegant colonnaded spa town.

🗓 2 days✨ Relax
✨ Build a custom Czech Republic itinerary →
Visa & entry

Czech Republic visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Czech Republic immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Czech Republic visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Czech Republic budget guide

Budget

$45/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$300+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Czech Republic budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Czech Republic

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Charles Bridge

Prague's statue-lined medieval bridge.

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Prague Castle

The world's largest ancient castle complex.

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Astronomical Clock

The Old Town Square's hourly show.

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Czech beer

Pilsner's birthplace, famously cheap.

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Český Krumlov

A riverbend fairytale town.

Get outside

Nature in Czech Republic

All nature
Blog

Czech Republic travel articles

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