Tourists visiting the Czech Republic could soon pay more for their stay, as a group of lawmakers proposes to double the tourist fee from 50 CZK to 100 CZK per night.The measure is designed to help cities, especially Prague, cover the growing costs of cleaning, security, and maintaining public spaces impacted by mass tourism.

If approved, the capital could collect up to 1 billion CZK annually, a substantial increase from the 885 million CZK collected last year, according to the Czech Statistical Office.

Cities across Europe, they argue, already charge higher accommodation fees.

“Vienna, Paris, and Amsterdam all impose far steeper tourist taxes, yet their tourism sectors continue to thrive,” the proposal states. Lawmakers emphasize that visitors are willing to pay more when revenues clearly benefit local services.

The proposal allows municipalities to adjust the fee based on local demand. Tourist-heavy areas like Prague could raise it to the full 100 CZK (about 4 euros), while quieter towns could keep it low—or eliminate it entirely.

Prague: A City Under Pressure

Prague welcomed over eight million tourists last year, a 9% increase compared to 2023. Yet it remains one of the cheapest European capitals when it comes to tourist fees—charging just two euros per person per night, compared to five to seven euros in Barcelona or Brussels, or even 22 euros in Amsterdam.

Officials in Prague 1 have already called for an even higher increase—to 200 CZK per night—and have discussed the matter with Regional Development Minister Petr Kulhánek (STAN).

However, MP Michal Zuna says the 100 CZK cap is a political compromise. “Yes, it’s a 100 percent jump, but that still puts Prague in the mid-range of European cities. It’s not too low, not too high,” he told FORUM 24.

How Do Fees Compare Across Europe?

Tourist taxes vary widely:

• Rome: between 75–170 CZK per night
• Milan: from 50–125 CZK
• Florence: between 25–125 CZK
• Greece: charges 200 CZK per night, but only during the peak season
• Paris: rates vary by accommodation type, from 45 CZK to nearly 400 CZK

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