Why in the Czech Republic crowns. What is the currency in Prague? Paper money in Prague

Before a trip to the Czech Republic, everyone faces one of the most important questions: "What is the currency in the Czech Republic?". And it is not for nothing that this question worries so many. Although the Czech Republic is part of the European Union, the country is not part of the euro area and therefore the currency of the Czech Republic is not the euro, which can be bought at any bank in the homeland.

Based on the foregoing, tourists have a few more questions: “What currency should I take with me to the Czech Republic / Prague?”, “Where can I exchange currency in the Czech Republic / Prague? and, “How much money should I take with me to the Czech Republic (Prague and other cities of the country)?”.

In this article, we will answer all of the above questions in order and give some practical advice!

Czech currency! What currency to take with you to the Czech Republic?

The official currency and monetary unit of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown/Koruna ceska (CZK, Kč). In circulation are banknotes of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 crowns, coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50.

It is most profitable to pay in the Czech Republic in Czech crowns, although in almost all tourist places, for example, in the center of Prague, Karlovy Vary and other cities, Euros are also accepted for payment. But let's make a reservation right away, paying with the Euro in the Czech Republic is EXTREMELY UNFAVORABLE!!! When paying in euros, you overpay, sometimes several times, for example: entrance to a public toilet at the station costs 10 kroons or 50 euro cents, and in the city center 10 kroons or 1 Euro. The difference is palpable. Or another example, the classic Czech delicacy trdlo costs 60 Kč in kroons, 2.5 € in euros.

So, it is most profitable to take Czech crowns with you to the Czech Republic. But since it is practically impossible to find them in our country, although in the banks of some cities, for example, in Krasnodar, we saw that crowns can be purchased on order, but this is more an exception than a rule, and the exchange rate can be unprofitable, then it is better to take euros or dollars with you to the Czech Republic / Prague. We recommend the euro, the exchange in the Czech Republic will be more profitable.

Both cash and bank cards are accepted for payment in the country, with the exception of some street tents and small shops. It is better to have euro or dollar cards, so there are less losses on conversion.

Currency exchange in the Czech Republic/Prague

In Czech banks and exchange offices, they accept both euros and American dollars, as well as Russian rubles, and other currencies - yuan, Australian and Canadian dollars, Polish zlotys, etc.

We do not recommend exchanging Russian rubles for kroons in the Czech Republic, as well as buying kroons in advance, as the exchange rate is unfavorable. As mentioned earlier, it is better to buy euros back in your homeland and exchange them in the Czech Republic for local crowns. For example, with us, for 100 Russian rubles they gave only 12.5 Czech crowns, while for 1 euro in a good exchanger 26.95 crowns (on that day the official exchange rate of the euro against the ruble was 74.49).

It is most profitable to exchange euros for Czech crowns at exchange offices, there are a lot of them in the city, they are found at every step. Most exchangers do not take commissions, look for those with the inscription 0% commission.

For personal peace of mind and safety before the exchange, we advise you to follow a few simple rules:

1. First of all, without haste and fuss, calculate for yourself how much Czech crowns after the exchange you should receive in your hands.

2. Ask an exchange office worker: “How many crowns will I get for my 100 Euros?” He should calculate and show you the amount on the calculator.

3. If the amount shown by the cashier matches the exchange rate on the sign in the exchanger and it suits you, feel free to exchange currency.

4. Without leaving the window of the exchange office, even though a queue has already gathered behind you, carefully recalculate the amount received from the cashier and only after you make sure that it is correct, leave.

Exchangers are easy to recognize by the signs CHANGE.

The exchange rate in exchange offices in the center of tourist cities is unfavorable. It's best to move a couple of blocks away from the city center and look there. For example, in the historical center of Prague, we met exchangers, the rate of which was simply extortionate - 16 crowns for 1 euro.

An excellent dinner for two with beer will cost about 700-1500 crowns. Coffee and pastries about 150-200 CZK for two. Soups from 50 to 80 CZK per serving. Beer from 30 to 65 kroons for a glass of 0.5 liters. A knuckle in a restaurant weighing 1300-1500 grams - 300-450 kroons. Street food - 50 CZK for 100 grams of side dish and from 90 CZK for 100 grams of shank. Sausages in a roll or with bread - 70 kroons. Trdlo classic - 60 kroons. Ice cream - 30 CZK per scoop. Shopping in the supermarket for breakfast: two eco yoghurts, apples, bananas, drinking water, biscuits - 100 - 150 kroons.

We dealt with the "paper" issues. It's time to move on to something more pleasant - the study of everyday issues and the "cultural program". There are a few key points that I prefer to deal with at home, so that during the trip I need to bother with them as little as possible. I'll tell you about everything in order.

In what currency should I bring money to Prague?

To bring money to the Czech Republic in rubles, euros, dollars, kroons or on a bank card is a question that sooner or later confronts everyone. This time I immersed myself in it very carefully, and now I have something to say. :)))

On past trips, when the kroon exchange rate was more humane, and the First Czech-Russian Bank had not yet been deprived of its license, we bought kroons in Moscow and did not worry about anything. It was more convenient and eliminated the need for unnecessary body movements. Now we have decided to be more responsible.

As a result, through simple manipulations, we calculated several options for converting rubles into crowns:
1) buying dollars in Moscow - their exchange in Prague for crowns;
2) buying euros in Moscow -> their exchange in Prague for crowns;
3) purchase of crowns in Moscow;
4) purchase of crowns for rubles in Prague.

Result: it is most profitable to buy dollars in Moscow, and then exchange them in Prague for crowns.

This is also confirmed by the calculations made by one young lady on a travel forum, which can be viewed. In the same message you will find links to Arab exchangers where you can exchange money at the most favorable rate. I recommend visiting only them, because in other unverified places you can be knocked over by a very non-sour amount.

As for bank cards, the information on them is very muddy. Many write that it is quite profitable to pay with them in taverns or shops, but if you need to withdraw cash from an ATM, then options are possible. Conversions, exchange rate differences, withdrawing money from the card account not immediately at the time of withdrawing cash from an ATM, but 2-3 days after that ... In general, they took the card with them, but purely as a last resort.

In addition, do not forget that after you arrive, you will need to get to the city. In this case, we bought 500 crowns so that we could buy tickets for public transport and get to the center. Well, grab a beer on the way to the exchanger... 🙂

How much money to take with you to Prague?

This is a question that does not and cannot have a clear answer. Someone likes to drink beer more, someone eats more, someone walks and eats exclusively food from supermarkets. And then there are museums, excursions, shopping ... If you don’t take the payment for the hotel that I booked in advance on Booking, then according to my personal feelings, it’s quite a comfortable amount to go to taverns a couple of times a day, go to a couple of places purely for beer, buy some souvenirs, visit a couple of museums, is in the region of 2 thousand crowns per person per day.

As for excursions, then again, everything is very individual - you can buy a group tour, you can take a personal guide, or you can plan the route yourself and take the train or bus somewhere in Olomouc or Brno, as we did. The amounts will be completely different, so here again it is difficult to advise something.

The only advice is to try to plan everything in advance as much as possible, and take money, if possible, with a margin and change it to crowns in parts. If you don't need it, bring it home and exchange it back for rubles. This is much better than counting every penny throughout the rest.

Transport in Prague

The first logistical question that will arise in front of you after arrival is how to get to the center? Everything is pretty simple here.

Taxi— much more expensive, but a little more comfortable. I can’t tell you the prices because I prefer public transport.

Public transport— in my opinion, the best option. Depending on where your hotel is located, you have three bus options to take from the airport:
- 119 - goes to the metro Nadrazi Veleslavin (line A) about 17 minutes;
- 100 - goes to the Zlicin metro (line B) about 18 minutes;
- 225 - goes to the metro Nove Butovice (line B) about 53 minutes.

There is another airport express bus, but I never used it.

After we got to the metro by bus, we transfer and get to the desired station. The metro there is simple and clear, do not get lost.

Tickets can be bought at a special counter in the airport building from an uncle in a white shirt (if you have no change, but only paper money) or in a special machine. Do not miscalculate with time. If you do not go very far, then take a ticket for 30 minutes for 24 crowns, if you think that the bus + metro will take more than half an hour, then take a ticket for 90 minutes for 32 crowns. If you plan to drive a lot around Prague, then it will probably be more profitable to immediately take a travel card for a day or three days.

Someone will recommend not to buy tickets at all, since meeting the controllers is a great “luck”. In 5 trips to Prague, we met them only once in the metro. In general, this is at your own peril and risk, but I prefer to do without all this. :)))))

You validate the ticket once in a special piece at the entrance to the bus, putting the ticket into it with an arrow. The start time of the trip will be stamped there and the countdown of the time during which the ticket is valid will start. When transferring to the subway, you do not need to punch it a second time.

You can also move around the city by buses, trams and metro. Tickets for all these modes of transport are the same, you can buy at metro stations and in some tobacco / newsstands. Transport is very convenient, it runs strictly on schedule, there are also night trams for those who like to walk until late. Detailed information can be found, for example,.

How to navigate in Prague?

So you have reached Prague. How to navigate in the city? Ideally, have a navigator with local maps. This time I used the service (the Czech analogue of our Yandex.Maps), which is also available as a mobile application. It is possible to download offline maps and use it without an internet connection.

For orientation and laying routes by public transport, you can install the Pubtran application.

Where to eat in Prague early in the morning?

Prague has an epic number of establishments where you can eat and drink everyone and enjoy the most diverse cuisine. However, if you arrive early in the morning, this can be a problem. Having studied a fairly large number of taverns, I realized that some of them open from 10-11 in the morning, and many in general from 16-00. In addition, there are features of the work schedule on Sundays - many establishments are closed, and those that work open later.

If you arrived early, but you already want to eat, study in advance the availability of bars or cafes near the hotel or in the center, which are open from early morning. In addition, sausages that are sold on Wenceslas Square can be a good option to kill a worm. Very suitable and satisfying in the format of hot dogs - they come in perfectly in the morning. You can also try burgers and fried cheese there, but I would still choose sausages.

The key at this point is that you need to work out the issue in advance in order to avoid headaches on the spot with finding a place to eat. So, having arrived on January 1, we went around 5 or 6 establishments that were on my list to visit, killed a couple of hours for this, and eventually sat down to eat at the first establishment that came across, where it was not super tasty and slightly more expensive than it could be.

For today, perhaps, enough information. :)))

We are looking for exchange offices on the streets of Prague away from its center and tourist areas. The best rate is right there. Look at the difference in buying and selling: if it is not more than 0.1-0.15 crowns, then feel free to change it.

The current exchange rate of the Czech crown

Pay attention to the following points

There are two banknotes that have been withdrawn from circulation, and it is no longer possible to change them even at the offices of the CNB (Czech National Bank). These are banknotes of 20 and 50 Czech crowns, which will fit only as. Remember this and carefully monitor the bills that are issued at the exchange office. There are times when our tourists slip this illiquid money. 20 and 50 crowns now in the Czech Republic "go" only in the form of coins.

These banknotes are better to "know in person". See the photo on the left, click on the photo to enlarge. Please note that the illiquid 20 crown note is very similar in color and design to the 100 crown note currently in circulation. Similarly, the 50-kroon note that has gone out of circulation is similar to the 500-kroon note currently in use. Once again, we urge you to be careful when exchanging money in the Czech Republic.

In bank branches and exchange offices, the exchange rate is indicated without commission. Show the banknote to be exchanged to the cashier or write the exchanged amount on the screen of a calculator, phone or on a piece of paper. Let him answer exactly how many crowns he will give out in his hands. This useful rule when exchanging currency should be observed not only in the Czech Republic, but also in any other country.

Some private exchanges allow you to bargain - feel free to do so. You can always negotiate up to an amount that suits both parties.

Do not exchange money with underground money changers or on the street. High chance of cheating. Do not rush to exchange banknotes at exchange offices located at airports, on tourist routes, in hotels, etc.: the farther from such places, the more profitable the exchange.

Many tourists argue that it is more profitable to change money with the Arabs, whose exchange offices are located, as a rule, in a block or even further away from the tourist routes.

Try to change small amounts, preferably with one bill of 50 or 100 euros, then the exchange will become clear, and if they are deceived, then the amount of “loss” will not be so significant.

A passport will be asked only at the cash desks of banks, and a receipt will be issued there. In exchange offices, documents are not required, and they “forget” about receipts.

Most exchange offices publish the exchange conditions only in English and Czech. Learn or write down a few English phrases: “rate” or “exchange rate” - translates as “exchange rate”; "commission" - translated as "commission"; the word “charges” is translated “fees”; the word "fee" is translated as "fee".

Some exchange offices have a different rate, depending on the amount of exchange. The rate can be published for the amount of exchange from 1000 euros, tourists “peck” at the favorable numbers on the scoreboard, try to change 100 euros, and the rate is no longer so profitable.

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The Czech Republic is a country where almost everything is sold. Therefore, even if you forgot something, do not be discouraged, because supermarkets and the market will amaze you with their variety of goods. In terms of mentality, the inhabitants of the country are similar to Russians. What is the best thing to take with you when going to this hospitable European country?

About backpacks and suitcases

How not to gain too much, and take everything that is useful and not heavy in order to feel comfortable while traveling. It is better to take with you and try to compactly pack only the necessary things.

You should not stuff your backpack to capacity with some things you will have to sacrifice, and the missing things can be bought on the spot. In the Czech Republic, the climate is different from Russia. In winter it is never colder than -17 degrees, and in summer it is never hotter than 30 degrees. Clothing should be taken depending on the season, in no case do not take the entire wardrobe with you.

To view the castles of the Middle Ages, you will not need a lot of things, so a backpack will be more appropriate. Do not forget to take a first aid kit, a few comfortable sets of clothes, as you will have to walk a lot.

For ski fun, you need to have equipment. Equipment rental here is quite acceptable, the prices here are lower than Swiss and Austrian ones.

We're going on the road. What documents are needed

It would be nice to have with you not only Russian and foreign passports, but also their copies. In addition, bring your driver's license, printed e-ticket, hotel voucher and child's birth certificate if your spouse is not traveling with you.

As for paying for a train with a bank card, not only do you need to take care of the availability of money on the card, banks can block cards at the slightest suspicion of international transactions. This often happens when tourists are abroad. It is good practice to notify your bank of your trip.

Before you visit the sights, print out a route map, as well as a Prague metro map, and it would be nice to have train and bus schedules. If you are used to using Google or Yandex maps, this will be an additional plus.

Hand luggage, what do we take with us?

Flying to the Czech Republic is nothing, some 2.5 -3 hours and you are already in Prague. So we only take what we need with us. It is advisable to eat before departure, and you can take cookies and juice with you. If you can endure hunger, have no stomach problems, and are traveling without children, then you can endure hunger. First aid kit and wet wipes are the most important things, let's talk about the first aid kit in detail.

The less wardrobe the better.

Many travel to this European country to enjoy the natural beauty of the Czech Republic, as well as beautiful architecture. Clothing should be light and comfortable. Shoes should be comfortable so that there are no problems with corns. It is especially important to have comfortable shoes when going to Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or Vysehrad. It is cool in the Czech Republic in the evening, and if you go boating, then warm clothes are a must, especially for the underground river Punkva or an excursion to the Macochowa abyss.

Decided to visit Czech castles, dress appropriately. For men, in this case, standard trousers are suitable, and women need to take a scarf or scarf.

First aid kit and its contents

We take a standard first aid kit with us. Be sure to check the availability of drugs for pain, lowering fever, antiemetics and something for allergies.

If you have children, you can take children's medicines based on syrups (). In addition, you need to take dressings, a band-aid and a mosquito spray. As you know, Czech cuisine is famous for fatty and colorful dishes with a lot of spices, so you need to think carefully about the availability of medicines to improve digestion. Another option is not to rely on eating habitual food.

Be sure to take a cream to avoid sunburn. If you are in large cities, you are unlikely to get burned, but being in the Czech Paradise reserve is acceptable. In addition, in the Czech Republic there are mountains and crystal lakes, where the sun's rays become more dangerous. Take the collection of first-aid kit with all seriousness - after all, it will not be so easy to buy medicines in the Czech Republic, since our preparations have some differences from Czech ones, and it will not be easy to explain to the seller about your desires.

What products do we take with us?

You shouldn't bother with this at all. Czech supermarkets have everything you need. If you are traveling with children, then food for them should be enough to the hotel. Having reached the Czech Republic, you can buy everything you need on the spot, there will be no difficulties with this.

Attitude towards cigarettes

The Czech Republic is one of the leaders in tobacco smoking, it ranks 11th in the world in terms of tobacco consumption. There are countless outlets selling cigarettes here, so buying cigarettes will not be a problem. As for the import of cigarettes into the country, there is a restriction. The maximum you can take:

• 200 cigarettes;
• 50 cigars;
• 50 grams of tobacco

Do I need alcohol with me

Don't even think about it, the Czechs simply won't understand you. This is a country that is famous for its elite beers for every taste. It is sold almost everywhere: in pubs, on the street, in cafes, restaurants. As for the import of alcohol, it is allowed to take with you:

• 1 liter of strong alcohol
• 2 liters of wine

What currency to take to the Czech Republic

It is good to have euros with you, it is easier to change them for Czech crowns. In addition, many shops and restaurants accept this particular currency. How much money to take with you? This is a separate conversation, we will consider this topic in detail in the next article.

Important little things

• The number of stars in a hotel matters a lot. A small number of stars is a big chance that you will not see an iron or a hair dryer in the room.
• Batteries and a charger from the phone must be in the package, otherwise they may be confiscated, and you will have to buy new ones, this is an extra waste.
• You should not think about adapters for sockets, sockets with Type type are used here.
• There are a lot of souvenirs in the Czech Republic, if you need porcelain or Bohemian glass, then stock up on pimply film, which is not easy to find in the Czech Republic.

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The Czech Republic has retained the national currency, although it is a member of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen visa. The national currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech crown. Almost all shops, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops accept crowns, and euros are accepted only in some large hotels and restaurants, but the exchange rate is unfavorable, so you need to exchange currency in advance.

The history of the national currency in Prague begins in the 14th century. In 1340, for the first time they began to issue coins "kuronndor". This was the first crown. Then they released the “ecu with the sun”, and the sun was depicted on the coins above the crown. The coin got its name because of this symbolic image of the crown. Crowns were also distributed in other states.

The production of the first silver coins began in the middle of the 16th century in England, and the crown was on a par with the gold coin. Crowns were also issued in Germany, and images of German rulers were present on the coins. But in 1918, production was stopped.

The krone has long been the main currency in Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Austria-Hungary. After the collapse of the last state, the crowns ceased to be issued, but switched to shillings.

In 1928 kroons began to be issued in Estonia instead of stamps, but production was stopped in 1940. Now the krone is the monetary unit of such states as Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

Interesting facts about the Czech crown

After the Czech Republic became a member of the European Union and the Schengen visa, there was a question about the transition to a new currency - the euro. A survey was conducted in the country, but the majority of respondents spoke negatively about the transition, and also emphasized the importance of the national currency for the Czech Republic. Also a large process of respondents emphasized that the external design of the euro is not as interesting and unique as the Czech crowns.

The banknote of 1,000 kroons is the most common, and is also recognized as the most secure in terms of the quality of the signs. The banknote was designed by Maximilian Shvabinsky and was recognized as one of the best at the International Exhibition in Paris.

The 5,000 crowns banknote was designed by the famous Czech artist Alfons Mucha. In total, there are only 27 such banknotes in the world, so every numismatist dreams of getting it in his collection. The banknote depicts the daughter and wife of Alphonse Mucha, and there is also a sign of the Masons to which the artist belonged.

What currency to take with you to the Czech Republic?

Before traveling to the Czech Republic, it is best to exchange the national currency for the euro, and upon arrival, exchange the euro for kroons. The exchange and purchase of the national currency of the Czech Republic is carried out in banks. If necessary, you can buy crowns in Russia at the current rate. If you exchange dollars for crowns, then the exchange rate may be less profitable, because the national Czech currency is pegged to the euro, and the Czech Republic is also part of the European Union (EU). But the most unprofitable exchange is from rubles or hryvnias, because the loss will be from 10 to 15%.

In the Czech Republic, you can use an international card, which is accepted in almost all establishments, hotels and chain stores. There are also many terminals, so you can withdraw cash anywhere in the city.

Exchange rate to the ruble for today

Exchange rate in the Czech Republic on 01/01/2019:

• 1 Czech crown = 3.09 Russian rubles;
• 1 Czech crown = 0.044 US dollars;
• 1 Czech crown = 0.039 euros;
• 1 Russian ruble = 0.32 Czech crowns.

Currency exchange in the Czech Republic

Czech banks exchange euros and US dollars, as well as other national currencies, such as Russian rubles, Ukrainian hryvnia, Belarusian rubles, Dominican pesos and others.

The exchange of Russian rubles is unprofitable, so experienced travelers buy euros in their homeland, and then exchange them for Czech crowns. One has only to compare: 200 Russian rubles - 25 Czech crowns, 2 euros - 54 Czech crowns.

In many exchange offices in the Czech Republic, currency exchange is carried out without a commission.

Important rules to keep in mind:

1. In advance, you need to calculate the approximate amount at the rate that should be obtained after the exchange (the current rate can be found on the Internet or on signs at exchange offices).
2. Clarify with an exchange office employee the amount that you will receive for 100 euros.
3. If everything matches and suits, then you can make an exchange.
4. Be sure to recalculate to be sure that the amount matches.

Every exchange office in the Czech Republic has a "Change" sign. But it is worth remembering that the exchange in tourist places may be less profitable than in other points.

If you make an exchange at a bank, then the amount received will be with a commission, which can reach up to 130 crowns, and this is a significant amount for Prague. Another option is on the street, but this is the least secure exchange, so it is better to find a special point, of which there are many in the Czech Republic. You don't have to worry and exchange euros for Czech crowns already in Prague.