How much is the accommodation fee in Czech cities? Unlike Slovakia, Czechia has a statutory cap of 50 CZK per person per night — but municipalities position themselves below it surprisingly differently: from the full 50 CZK in Prague to a symbolic 6 CZK in Říčany. Here is an overview of the rates we have verified directly in the generally binding municipal decrees.
Verified rates
| City | Rate / person / night | Remittance cadence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague (Prague 1) | 50 CZK | monthly | 08/2026 |
| Kutná Hora | 50 CZK | quarterly | 07/2026 |
| Ostrava (Poruba) | 45 CZK | monthly | 08/2026 |
| Brno (Brno-střed) | 40 CZK | quarterly | 08/2026 |
| Říčany | 6 CZK | monthly | 08/2026 |
We verified each rate against the current decree in the central Collection of Legal Acts of Territorial Self-Governing Units — for each municipality in our municipality comparison you will also find a citation of the specific article of the decree. Decrees typically change as of 1 January; that is why we state the verification date for each entry.
How the fee works
The mechanism is the same everywhere: the fee is paid by the guest for each started day of the stay (except the day it begins), the host collects it and remits it to the municipality on the cadence set by the decree, and keeps an evidence book for it — including records of exempt guests, because the entitlement to an exemption must be documented. For the full context of the obligations, see our host obligations overview.
The 50 CZK cap: a Czech specialty
The Local Fees Act sets an upper limit that no municipality may exceed — today 50 CZK per person per night. This is a fundamental difference from Slovakia, where no nationwide cap exists and rates in tourist municipalities climb higher. The practical consequence of the Czech cap: large tourist cities have already hit it (Prague collects the full 50 CZK), so any future statutory increase of the cap would likely translate into rates immediately.
It’s not just about the rate
For hosts with multiple properties, the trickier part is the remittance and reporting cadence — Prague monthly, Brno quarterly — and the scope of exemptions, which municipalities broaden by decree beyond the statutory baseline (under-18s, ZTP/P, hospitalized patients, seasonal workers). Two properties in two municipalities mean two separate regimes.
How Best Guest helps
Best Guest maintains rates and exemptions as verified, cited data per municipality: the accommodation fee is computed automatically for each stay according to your municipality’s decree, the evidence book maintains itself from online check-in, and the municipal report is ready in one click — plus you can send guests a QR code to pay the fee directly to your account. Check your municipality’s rate in the municipality comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum accommodation fee rate?
The Local Fees Act sets a cap of 50 CZK per person per started day of the stay (the day the stay begins does not count). Municipalities set their rate anywhere below the cap by their own decree — large cities typically use it in full or nearly in full, while smaller municipalities tend to sit well below it.
Does the same rate apply across all of Prague?
The rate is set by the capital city's decree — in our verified data it is 50 CZK per person per night with monthly remittance. What always applies, though, is the current wording of the decree; before the season, check it in our municipality comparison or directly in the Collection of Legal Acts.
Why do rates differ so much between municipalities?
Because the law gives municipalities free rein anywhere below the 50 CZK cap. Big tourist cities aim for the cap (Prague 50 CZK), regional cities choose mid-range values (Ostrava 45 CZK, Brno 40 CZK), and smaller municipalities often only symbolic amounts (Říčany 6 CZK). Beyond the rate, the remittance cadence differs too — monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Who is exempt from the fee?
The law exempts, among others, persons under 18, ZTP/P card holders, hospitalized patients and persons performing seasonal work in the municipality. A municipality can broaden the exemptions by decree — and you must be able to document the entitlement in your evidence book.
How do I find the rate for my municipality?
What is binding is always the current generally binding decree of your municipality, published in the Collection of Legal Acts of Territorial Self-Governing Units. We continuously add verified rates for specific municipalities to our municipality comparison — and if yours is missing, you can request that we verify it.
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This page is provided for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Rates, deadlines and exemptions are set by law and municipal ordinances and can change — always verify current requirements with your municipality or a qualified advisor.