Which place is cheaper, Cusco 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 Cusco?
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 Cusco. 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 Cusco?
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.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.
The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.
Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.
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Prague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $140Cusco $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $140, while the average daily cost in Cusco is $65. 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 Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $74Cusco $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $148Cusco $50
Compare Hotels in Prague and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Prague or Cusco? 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 Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $8.81Cusco $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $25
- Prague Private Transfer to / from Prague Airport: $28
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $40
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $46
- Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $46
- Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $48
- Prague Airport (PRG) Departure Transfer from Prague City: $51
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $53
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $53
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $53
- Prague Airport Transfers: $56
- Private Prague Airport Departure Transfer: $56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
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Taxi Ride$1.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- One-Way Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $7.00
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.00
- Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $9.50
- Cusco Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup from Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel in Private vehicle: $9.52
- Private transfer from your hotel in downtown Cusco to the Airport: $11
- Private Airport transfer to centrally located hotels in Cusco: $11
- Private transfer from the airport to central hotels in Cusco: $11
- Private transfer from Cusco Airport to your city-center hotel: $11
- Private transfer from your hotel in downtown Cusco to the Airport: $11
- Cusco Airport to hotel Transfer: Fast, Reliable Drop-Off: $12
- Cusco Airport Private Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco 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 $49Cusco $24
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.60
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Lunch for One$14
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Bananas$0.65
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Cookies$0.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Prague Comedy Walking Tour with Unlimited Drinks & Dinner: $56
- Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $60
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $73
- Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $74
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $80
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $81
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $84
- Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $86
- Prague Crystal Dinner: 3-Hour Panoramic Glass Boat Cruise: $92
- PragueWay Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $95
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich$2.33
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Mango$0.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Cooking Class in Sacred Valley 8 Recipes and Drinks: $29
- Multi-Course Dinner with Live Folk Show Performance: $35
- Bilingual Cooking Class with Pisco Cocktail in Cusco: $40
- Cusco Billingual Cooking Class at 6pm: $40
- Market tour & Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $54
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- High-End Peruvian Cooking Class, Pisco Sour & San Pedro Market: $57
- Short Immersion Cooking Class: $60
- Cooking classes A tour through the flavors in Cusco: $60
- Cusco Cooking Class Experience: $61
- Cusco Collective Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $18Cusco $31
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$4.60
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.45
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Image Theatre for Two$44
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Electric Trike Tour in Prague - City Sightseeing & Fun Riding: $2.90
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.41
- Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing: $3.41
- Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague: $3.41
- Prague's Highlights & Viewpoints, Sightseeing on Ebike: $3.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague: $3.41
- Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.41
- Prague Electric Trike Tour - Sightseeing, Viewpoints & Fun: $3.41
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.41
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.41
- Prague Castle Tour: $3.42
- Prague Segway Fun & Beer tour with a guide: $3.42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
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Salsa Class$2.91
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- Half Day Walking Tour of Cusco: $5.00
- Cusco City Walking tour: Historia, Tradition, Culture: $5.00
- Cusco Self Guided Walking Tour Landmarks, Audio and Quiz: $7.98
- Cusco Walking Tour with an Experienced Local Guides: $10
- City Tour - Cusco: $10
- Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local Drinks: $10
- Half Day City Tour in Cusco: $10
- Shared City Tour in Cusco & Visit Museum South American Camelid: $10
- Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins: $12
- Cusco City Tour Explore Four Inca Ruins in Half Day: $12
- Explore Cusco Highlights in a Half Day City Tour: $12
- City Tour Cusco: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $12Cusco $10
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$7.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Drunken Monkey Blaze Pub Crawl: 2hr Unlimited Drinks & Club EP!C: $36
- Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry: $39
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar in Krizikova: $46
- 2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $50
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $59
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $62
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $63
- Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $71
- Drunken Monkey NYE Pub Crawl with Open Bar & Club Entry: $122
- 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $125
- Glass and Brewery Day Trip from Prague: $136
- Pilsen and Pilsner Brewery Private Guided Tour: $137
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Cusco Bar Hopping Experience: $22
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with more than 10 Benefits: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Cusco, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe and Cusco is in South America, 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 Cusco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cusco 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Cusco.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Cusco?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Prague and Cusco, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.