Which place is cheaper, Castries or Prague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Prague or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Prague and Castries. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Prague or Castries?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Prague Prices
Czech Republic PricesCastries Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $147Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $147, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Prague and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $77Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $154Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Prague and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Prague or Castries? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Prague Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $9.27Castries $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague ZOO Transfer with AudioGuide & Opt. Admission Ticket: $21
- Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $26
- Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $41
- From Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague Private Transfer VIP: $45
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport: $49
- Private Prague Airport Transfer with Driver: $50
- Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $50
- PRAGUE AIRPORT - CITY TRANSFERS in Spanish: $53
- Prague City Private Transfer to Vaclav Havel Airport PRG: $53
- Prague Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $53
- Private Prague Airport Departure Transfer: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Prague change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPrague $51Castries $66
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.84
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Lunch for One$15
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Bananas$0.68
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Cookies$0.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $68
- Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide: $68
- Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $69
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $72
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $76
- Prague First Day Food Tour: Czech Tastings, Beer & Old Town: $77
- Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $77
- Folklore evening party with dinner, unlimited drinks and music: $79
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $83
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $88
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $18Castries $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.84
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.78
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Image Theatre for Two$46
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Centuries of History: Prague Castle Walking Tour 3€ + Tips: $2.13
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.54
- Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.54
- Prague Electric Trike Tour - Sightseeing, Viewpoints & Fun: $3.54
- E-Bike, E-Scooter Viewpoint Fun Tour: $3.54
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.54
- Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.54
- Self-Guided Tours In Prague With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing: $3.54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague: $3.54
- Prague's Highlights & Viewpoints, Sightseeing on Ebike: $3.54
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $13Castries $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Prague Pub Crawl with Karlovy Lazne Entry and Shots: $26
- Drunken Monkey Blaze Pub Crawl: 2hr Unlimited Drinks & Club EP!C: $38
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl ending at Duplex or Epic: $45
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar in Krizikova: $47
- 2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $52
- Drunken Monkey Prague Boat Party Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Club Entry: $56
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $58
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $62
- ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $62
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $65
- Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour: $83
- Prague Private Brewery Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries than you might in Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.