Prague city tax and the Czech tourist tax (turistický poplatek)
Rates, exemptions and automatic calculation
How much is the Prague city tax and the Czech tourist tax (turistický poplatek), who is exempt, and how accommodation providers collect and remit it — with Hostivio calculating it automatically per municipal ordinance.
What is the turistický poplatek?
The turistický poplatek (local accommodation tax, or místní poplatek z pobytu) is a municipal tax charged per overnight stay in accommodation facilities across the Czech Republic. It is governed by Act No. 565/1990 Coll. on local taxes. The accommodation provider typically collects the tax on behalf of the guest and remits it to the municipality.
Who is exempt:
- •Children under 18 years of age
- •Persons with a disability card (ZTP or ZTP-P)
- •Persons accommodated in healthcare or social facilities
- •Soldiers and police officers on duty
How is the tourist tax calculated?
Each municipality sets its own rate by ordinance, up to a legal ceiling of CZK 50 per person per night.
Indicative rates in major tourist destinations
Rates are indicative — always verify the current municipal ordinance as rates can change.
| Municipality | Indicative rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Prague (Praha) | CZK 50/night/person | since 1 Jan 2022 |
| Karlovy Vary | CZK 50/night/person | spa town, since 1 Sep 2024 |
| Brno | CZK 21/night/person | since 1 Jan 2025 |
| Český Krumlov | CZK 50/night/person | tourist area, since 1 Jan 2023 |
| Other municipalities | max. CZK 50/night/person | legal ceiling |
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