Which place is cheaper, Prague or Telc?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Telc or Prague?
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 Telc and Prague. 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: Telc or Prague?
Telc
Telc is a small city located in the southern part of the Czech Republic. It is best known for its historical center, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, which consists of a unique cobbled square lined with colorful Renaissance architecture and surrounded by moats.
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, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Prague.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTelc $64Prague $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Telc is $64, while the average daily cost in Prague is $109. 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 Telc and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTelc $28Prague $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTelc $56Prague $134
Compare Hotels in Telc and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Telc or Prague? 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: Telc Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Telc $14Prague $8.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $4.95
- River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $16
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport: $24
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
- Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $27
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $36
- Private transfer to the airport (PRG): $38
- Kutná Hora and Bone Church with Round-Trip Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer to/from Václav Havel Airport: $40
- Prague Airport Transfers Taxi Transport from/to Airport: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Telc or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Telc 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 dayTelc $28Prague $26
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.20
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.59
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Cookies$0.33
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: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $39
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $56
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Telc $5.52Prague $16
Tours and Activities in Telc
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Telc are as follows:
- The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Telč: Painted Ladies Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
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$4.20
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$5.88
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Image Theatre for Two$40
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.74
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $2.95
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.00
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.00
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.04
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.04
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.08
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.08
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.12
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26
- Tour of the Castle and Malá Strana based on Tips: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTelc $5.04Prague $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$6.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Telc and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Telc much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Telc would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Telc 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 Telc.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Telc Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Telc or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Telc. When comparing the sizes of Telc and Prague, 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.