🇨🇿 Tipping in Czech Republic
Tipping appreciatedIn Prague and across the Czech Republic, 10% at table-service restaurants is a comfortable norm if you are happy, especially as a foreign visitor. Tell the total you want to pay in koruna as you hand over money or before the card is charged—tipping is often in the one transaction. Pubs, beer halls, and small rounds may only need a small round-up. Carrying CZK for small tips avoids awkward euro conversions.
Round up or tip 10% in the Czech Republic
In Prague and other cities, tipping 10% is standard at restaurants. Tell the waiter your total (including tip) when paying rather than leaving cash on the table — this is how locals do it.
When to tip
When paying for sit-down meals, longer taxi rides, and private tours—state your rounded total in koruna to the person serving you.
Where & how much
| Venue / service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | State the total when paying cash. |
| Bars / pubs | Round up | Leave small change. |
| Taxis | Round up | Add 10% for good service. |
| Hotels | Kč20–50/night | Optional. |
| Tour guides | Kč100–200 | Standard for tours. |
Work out a tip in Czech koruna
Enter the bill in Kč — the local currency for Czech Republic.
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People
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- Total bill
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Get Wise free →Frequently asked questions about tipping in Czech Republic
How do I tip when paying by card in the Czech Republic?
Tell the server your desired total before they process the payment, just as in Germany. Say "three hundred and fifty" if you want to tip 30 Kč on a 320 Kč bill. You cannot add a tip after the card transaction at most Czech restaurants.
Should I tip in Czech koruna or euros in Prague?
Koruna is always preferred. While many Prague restaurants accept euros, staff receive far more value from koruna tips since they don't need to exchange them. Carry small Kč notes specifically for tipping.
Is tipping expected at Czech pubs?
Yes, modestly — rounding up your tab is the normal approach. At a traditional Czech hospoda (pub), leaving Kč 10–20 on a round of beers is perfectly normal. Large percentage tips are unusual in pub settings.