Local Accommodation TaxTourist Tax (turistický poplatek)
Tourist Tax (turistický poplatek)
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What is the turistický poplatek?
The turistický poplatek (local accommodation tax, or místní poplatek z pobytu) is a municipal tax charged per overnight stay in accommodation facilities across the Czech Republic. It is governed by Act No. 565/1990 Coll. on local taxes. The accommodation provider typically collects the tax on behalf of the guest and remits it to the municipality.
Who is exempt:
- •Children under 18 years of age
- •Persons with a disability card (ZTP or ZTP-P)
- •Persons accommodated in healthcare or social facilities
- •Soldiers and police officers on duty
How is the tourist tax calculated?
Formula
Nights × Municipal rate × Guests = Tax
Each municipality sets its own rate by ordinance, up to a legal ceiling of CZK 50 per person per night.
Indicative rates in major tourist destinations
Rates are indicative — always verify the current municipal ordinance as rates can change.
| Municipality | Indicative rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Prague (Praha) | CZK 50/night/person | per current ordinance |
| Karlovy Vary | CZK 21/night/person | spa town |
| Brno | CZK 15/night/person | indicative value |
| Český Krumlov | CZK 30/night/person | tourist area |
| Other municipalities | max. CZK 50/night/person | legal ceiling |
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