Tipping in Czech Republic: 2026 Guide for Travelers
Updated October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
- Tipping
- Appreciated
- Restaurants
- Round up–10%
- Currency
- CZK
| Service | Tip in the Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Restaurants (central Prague) | About 10%, unless service is on the bill |
| Local restaurants & pubs | Round up to a tidy number |
| Cafés | Round up |
| Taxis, Bolt & Uber | Round up |
| Hotel porters | 20–50 CZK per bag (about $1–2) |
| Walking tours | 100–300 CZK per person (about $5–13) |
| Hairdressers | Round up or about 10% |
The traditional Czech custom is to round up the bill — a habit locals still follow in neighborhood pubs. In Prague’s tourist core, though, 10% has become the norm for good service, and some restaurants there add a service charge to the bill for foreign diners. Knowing which situation you’re in is most of the battle.
A tip is spropitné (or colloquially dýško). Like in Germany and Austria, you don’t leave it on the table — you tell the server the total you want to pay. Prices below use a rough rate of 22–23 CZK to the dollar.
How Tipping Works at a Czech Restaurant
Ask for the bill with “Zaplatím, prosím” (I’ll pay, please). The server comes to the table with the bill and often a handheld card terminal, and may ask “Dohromady, nebo zvlášť?” — together or separately?
State the total including the tip. On a 437 CZK bill, hand over 500 CZK and say “480,” and you’ll get 20 CZK back. If you want them to keep all the change, say “To je dobrý” (that’s fine). With a card, say the amount before the server types it in, or use the tip screen if one appears.
Service Charges and Tourist-Trap Bills in Prague
Around Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, and the approaches to Charles Bridge, some restaurants add a service charge of 10% or more, labeled “servis” or “obsluha,” sometimes in small print. If it’s there, you don’t need to tip on top. Some bills also carry a printed line in English such as “tip not included” — that’s a suggestion, not a charge.
Read the itemized bill before paying. Check for a service line, a cover charge (couvert), and bread, nuts, or extra drinks you didn’t order. It’s fine to politely ask for anything wrong to be removed.
Similar service-charge habits exist in Budapest — see tipping in Hungary if you’re continuing on.
Pubs and Beer Halls
In a traditional hospoda, the server often tracks your beers with tally marks on a paper slip left on the table, and a fresh glass may arrive as soon as yours is empty (put a beer mat on top to stop). When you pay, round up to a tidy number — a 195 CZK tab becomes 200 or 220 CZK. Nobody expects 10% on a few beers.
At a self-service beer hall or brewery counter, where you collect your own glass, no tip is needed at all. In cafés, leaving the small change from your coffee is the norm.
Taxis, Hotels, and Guides
- Taxis: use Bolt, Uber, or Liftago, or a taxi called by your hotel, to avoid inflated street-hail fares. Rounding up is plenty.
- Hotel porters: 20–50 CZK per bag (about $1–2). Housekeeping: optional 50–100 CZK per night.
- Free walking tours: these depend on tips; 100–300 CZK (about $5–13) per person is common. For paid tours and day trips to Kutná Hora or Český Krumlov, a tip is optional. More in our tour guide tipping guide.
- Hairdressers: round up or about 10%.
Tip in Koruna, Not Euros
The Czech Republic uses the koruna, not the euro. Some tourist-area businesses accept euros, but usually at a poor rate, and euro coins are hard for staff to exchange. Keep some 20 and 50 CZK coins and 100 CZK notes for tipping.
When a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in US dollars, choose CZK — the dollar option usually comes with a worse exchange rate. Check current prices with the currency converter.
Tipping in Czech Republic: FAQ
Do you tip in Prague?
Yes. Round up at pubs and casual places, and leave about 10% at sit-down restaurants in tourist areas for good service, unless a service charge is already on the bill.
How much do you tip in the Czech Republic?
Around 10% at restaurants with table service, and rounding up to a tidy number at pubs, cafés, and taxis. Locals outside the tourist areas usually just round up.
Is service included in Prague restaurants?
Usually not, but some tourist-area restaurants add a service charge labeled servis or obsluha. Check the itemized bill, and don’t tip again if it is already included.
Can I tip in euros in Prague?
It is better not to. The currency is the Czech koruna, and euro coins are hard for staff to exchange. Tip in CZK whenever possible.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Prague?
Rounding up is enough. Use an app such as Bolt, Uber, or Liftago, or a taxi booked by your hotel, to avoid overcharging.
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